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[Movie Review] Fabricated City

Movie Synopsis:  Hardcore gamer Kwon Yu (JI Chang-wook) wastes his life away playing video games at internet cafes. But after he returns a lost phone, he is arrested and given life imprisonment for sexually assaulting and murdering a minor. With the help of his online team mates, he has a chance to clear his name. As they dig into his case, they uncover a massive plot and a shadowy organization that puts innocent people to prison on behalf of powerful men in the country. Review:  do I begin? The plot of the movie is reminiscent of familiar Hollywoods movies we have seen before, but the execution of this particular film is worth commending. An average Joe kind of guy gets framed for a heinous crime he did not commit, and sets out to clear his name, even if the price to pay is high.  This film seems to be set beyond our current day, with high end cutting edge technology orchestrating the whole film. Besides being promised adrenaline-fueled...

NEWLY LAUNCHED IN POPULAR BOOKSTORES: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM UPDATED WITH NEW CONTENT

Harry Potter fans, hope you have caught some beast? POPUAR recently releases the updated edition of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander in its retail outlets in Singapore. Hurry catch them before they are gone!!! This collectible hardback updates the original book with new content that reflects exciting developments of the Wizarding World. Six new magical creatures lurk within, and Newt Scamander delivers a new foreword that hints of the Magizoologist’s adventures and relationships. This essential companion to the Harry Potter stories will also bring a beautiful line of illustrations from artist Tomislav Tomic. To achieve a more cohesive look, Jonny Duddle was also engaged to create a new jacket design that complements the covers of the Harry Potter novels, as well as the new look for Quidditch through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. POPULAR has always been the go-to bookstore for fans of the Wizarding World with its Pre-Order ...

Movie Review: Shock Wave

Special thanks to Clover Films for an invite to this exhilarating and heart pounding movie, starring Andy Lau as the bomb disposal expert who works with the Hong Kong Police Force. Here’s a movie that sets you thinking about your life’s work and how far you would go to fulfil your responsibilities. In the case of the protagonist, Cheung Choi-san (Andy Lau), he is certainly grateful that he is in a position to protect lives with his life. Cheung is a fearless cop who draws admiration for his strong sense of righteousness and sacrificial actions, even to the point of risking his own life. Seven years ago, Cheung was an undercover cop and had successfully disintegrated a gang of robbers, which include a pair brothers, Blast and his younger brother, Biao. Biao was arrested and Blast, the prime criminal, felt betrayed. Seven years later, Blast is out for revenge, creating havoc on the streets and roads of Hong Kong with bomb threats and armed gang to hold hostage of hundreds of...

Feet Haven Opens 3rd Outlet in Bukit Timah!

Relax, rejuvenate and sooth away all your aches and pains. You'll never feel better. We rec ommend y ou t o check  out   Feehaven at Upper Bukit Timah   (NEW)! ! The masseurs here are all very experienced and friendly!  If y ou drive, d on't w orry because  it is f ree parking there. A passage to heaven on earth... The r o oms are clean with c ozy ambiance.  They have c ouple room available with private shower facilities. Check  out the different packages available!!! I usually g o for the  Shi ok  Bpdy  90 minutes or more. Get a Shi ok C ombi if y ou can't decide  on  one. If y ou are  one wh o like t o massage very regularly, j oin the  Feet Haven Club and enj o y these Flexible Package. Package are transferable t o y our friends, family members and can be used at all their 3 branches.     The purpose of massage is to relax the tissue, i...

Ellenborough Market Café at Swissotel, Merchant Court

Be dazzled by this revamped brightly-lit, classy and modern European-Peranakan style Ellenborough Market Café that is located in Swissotel, Merchant Court, right next to Clarke Quay MRT. Slip into a relaxing day/evening at Ellenborough Market Café with family, friends and colleagues while delighting in a melange of local and Peranakan favourites that spreads out from one end to the other end of the spacious restaurant! The thoughtful Ellenborough Market Café has specially planned out an exciting line of dining promotions for the coming months as well as special occasions like Easter and Mothers’ Day. Extensive selection of food available at the buffet The uniqueness of Ellenborough Market Café lies in its Straits Chinese heritage.  However, you will still find some of your favourite salads, Japanese sushis or Western dishes! Seafood indulgences Penang Laksa live station.  Live stations where food is freshly prepared accor...

Each A Cup - Hearty Drinks and Food Pairing!

Keeping oneself cool and hydrated in this sweltering weather in Singapore is becoming increasingly vital lately… What if we tell you that you can now enjoy a quenching cup of bubble tea that contains an assortment of wellness benefits? Each A Cup’s founder has passionately researched both local and Taiwan markets to craft a series of tasty yet healthier bubble tea to suit Asia’s taste buds, bringing together top quality ingredients and preparation techniques! At the media tasting event, we were even informed of the various food pairing options that could further enhance the entire eating experience. Try them out and see for yourselves! Here is a list of 10 recommended drinks from Each A Cup! 1.       Golden Buckwheat tea (suggestion: pair with Curry puffs) We had our Golden Buckwheat tea served with 20% sugar and it tastes light, earthy and refreshing. Buckwheat contains a bioflavonoid called ‘rutin’ that helps fight off free radical, as a...

Experience the world with Samsung

Pushing the boundaries of innovation, the new Galaxy S8 and S8+ bring a new level of functionality and convenience to users, while opening up a galaxy of possibilities. With a range of Samsung companion devices and services that seamlessly complement the new Galaxy S8 and S8+, users can discover new ways to explore, experience and interact with their world. Gear VR with Controller  Priced at $188 Powered by Oculus, the gear VR with Controller is Samsung's first-ever Gear VR headset with a controller, expanding Samsung's VR ecosystem. The Gear VR with Controller allows users to be more engaged and immersed in VR content comfortably with its ergonomic and curved design. Its Touchpad provides quicker selection and interaction in VR apps, enabling various forms of motion, while the Home, Volume and Back keys located on the Controllers give users everything they need within easy reach. The Controller is also compatible with older generations of Gear VR, so users of...