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Culture

I was in Crazy Rich Asians, and it showed me how I want to live

Yes, that’s right. I was in Crazy Rich Asians, the movie that’s recently made history for minority representation with an almost all-Asian cast – andĀ placed our little red dot on the...

Relationships

Pornography was my escape

I had my first girlfriend, A, at 18. It was wonderful. I loved her and accepted her for who she really was. We were happy until the day I realised that A was seeing someone else without my knowledge....

Culture

THIR.ST TALKS: Getting real with Hillsong Young & Free

Formed in 2012, Hillsong Young & Free is known for their contemporary electropop worship tunes that have been played in churches worldwide. Thir.st sat down with two of their members, AodhƔn...

Culture

Frightened to death: The high cost of horror films

As someone who lovesĀ films, I’ve always had a soft spot for the horror genre. I especially respected the auteurs who could subtly unsettle you without having to resort to jump-scares. Despite...

Culture

Battleship Island: The war wages on, but we have hope

WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND. IF YOU HAVEN’T WATCHED THE MOVIE, GO WATCH IT FIRST. DON’T SAY OPPA DIDN’T WARN YOU! ā€œHow was the movie?ā€ My mom asked me after I’d came home from watching...

Culture

I live to fight another day: Reflections on Dunkirk

Sometimes, after a movie,Ā I find myself walking outĀ of the cinema feeling the same way I leave church services on good days. I got this same feeling again when I sawĀ Dunkirk. Nolan’s latest...

Movies & TV

The Game of Thrones of the heart

BasedĀ on the best-selling series of books,Ā Game of ThronesĀ (GoT) has returned withĀ itsĀ 7th season and is taking the world by storm. For those who’ve managed to escape its reach on social...

Singlehood

When will my Song Joong Ki come?

K-drama fan or not, who could forget 2016 – the year of Korean blockbuster series Descendants of the Sun? I’ll be able to look back fondly and tell my grandchildren one day that I was right there...

Movies & TV

Life lessons from Wonder Woman

WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND! GO WATCH FIRST THEN COME BACK, CAN? Wonder Woman (2017) introduces us to strong fierce Amazonian women who were created by Zeus to restore peace and stability to a war torn...