Life Weekend Picks

Bookmark This! Ep 22: Lurkers and lingering spirits in Sandi Tan and Zen Cho's new novels

17:38 mins

Synopsis: A monthly literary podcast by The Straits Times featuring titles in the headlines and sizzling reads.

In the latest episode of this literary podcast, The Straits Times journalists Olivia Ho and Toh Wen Li look at two new genre-bending novels that mix horror and humour, Lurkers by Singapore-born film-maker Sandi Tan and Black Water Sister by Malaysian author Zen Cho.

Listen at:

1. Lurkers by Sandi Tan (0:35)

2. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho (9:42)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li and Fa’izah Sani

Edited by: Fa'izah Sani

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 127: The one where the cast of Friends reunites

9:58 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's episode, journalist Jan Lee breaks down the much-awaited reunion special and whether it lived up to the hype. (0:58)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the ongoing social media campaigns that encourage people to buy from hawkers. (5:42)

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Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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#PopVultures Ep 47: The return of Bennifer (OG edition)

27:27 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene. 

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back together and the #PopVultures have all the juice on the Hollywood power couple. Hosts Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo relive the real-life soap opera that is Bennifer - from how they met while filming the box office flop Gigli, to when they postponed their wedding and eventually broke up.

They also trace the chain of events leading to the couple's reunion, including Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez's cringeworthy Instagram story and Affleck's unsuccessful fling with Ana de Armas and dating app Raya.

Finally, Jan and Sam Jo wonder why people seem to be so besotted with Bennifer. Could it be nostalgia, parasocial interaction or Jenny From The Block's undeniable star power?

Here's a quick look at what they cover:

Bennifer origins: From Gigli to their break-up (2:23)

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez (4:56)

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas (8:28)

Bennifer returns: From Los Angeles to Montana (13:14)

Why are people besotted with Bennifer? (17:12)

Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]) and Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) 

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 126: Stage play by S'pore's leading theatre companies goes virtual

7:22 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's Life Picks, we cover activities that you can do without leaving your home, including watching a renowned stage production online and the best way to tar pau roast meats. 

Senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern shares more on The Commission, a stage play by Singapore's three leading theatre companies which can be enjoyed online. (0:30)

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun reviews a roast meats stall in Ang Mo Kio. (3:05)

Film correspondent John Lui discusses the upcoming Singapore Mental Health Film Festival, which features five films that can be watched online. (5:20)

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Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah 

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#PopVultures Ep 46: Shane Pow & Channel 8’s Succession Crisis

25:56 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week, #PopVultures Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo give an update to the previous episode: Elvin Ng has responded to Dasmond Koh and Angel Lim, who claimed that he flared up at Lim on set.

Then, they move on to another local actor - Shane Pow - who recently had his contract with Mediacorp terminated after he was charged with drink driving. Pow will also be replaced midway through the upcoming series The Heartland Hero, with James Seah taking over the second male lead role.

Jan and Sam Jo talk about his chances of mounting a comeback and how Mediacorp's Channel 8 seems to be in a succession crisis with its roster of young actors.

They also discuss other notable cases of actor replacements due to scandals, including Ji Soo in River Where The Moon Rises and Kevin Spacey in All The Money In The World. Finally, they share their thoughts on whether replacing Pow mid-series will work out for the best.

Here's a quick peek at what they cover:

Elvin Ng's response to Dasmond Koh and Angel Lim (0:19)

Shane Pow's drink driving charge and James Seah (1:49)

Channel 8's succession crisis (8:23)

Actor replacements in Korea, Hong Kong and Hollywood (15:17)

Will replacing Shane Pow work? (20:32)

Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]) and Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) 

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 125: New National Gallery exhibition spotlights veteran local artists

9:14 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's Life Weekend Picks, journalist Toh Wen Li shares more on the new exhibition at National Gallery Singapore, which showcases works by six veteran local artists. (0:22)

If you’re a fan of Emmy-winning Disney series Gravity Falls, chances are you will love new film The Mitchells vs The Machines. Film correspondent John Lui shares his quick review. (3:38)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 124: Chihuly's glass sculptures in bloom

10:04 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's episode, senior culture correspondent Ong Sor Fern previews the much-anticipated Dale Chihuly showcase at Gardens by the Bay. She also details how the intricate works of art made it all the way to Singapore, from Seattle in the US. (0:17)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek shares more on the JalanJalan.me website, which offers curated online guides in five Singapore neighbourhoods. (3:50)

Looking for your next binge-worthy Korean drama? Journalist Jan Lee tells us why Sell Your Haunted House is a good option. (6.17)

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 123: Action thriller Nobody turns Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk into next John Wick

5:20 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this episdode, film correspondent John Lui reviews Nobody, an action thriller with Bob Odenkirk in the lead role. Odenkirk is most known for portraying Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad. (0:21)

Food correspondent Eunice Quek also shares more about 800° Woodfired Kitchen, the famous Los Angeles pizza franchise in Singapore. (2:40)

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#PopVultures Ep 45: Elvin Ng, Patrick Lee & Bullying in Showbiz

32:00 mins

Synopsis: The Straits Times examines the ins and outs of pop culture in the Asian entertainment and Hollywood scene.

This week the #PopVultures trace the highs and lows of the ongoing feud between Elvin Ng and Patrick Lee.

Both actors fell out after Elvin alleged on a talk show that he was once antagonised by a co-star, which netizens deduced to be Patrick.

Jan and Sam Jo recap the two's most pointed social media posts and uncover Patrick's infamous reputation in Taiwan.

They also weigh in on hosts Dasmond Koh and Danny Yeo's decision to get involved, and discuss the wider, worrying phenomenon of bullying in showbiz.

Here's a quick peek at what they cover:

Elvin Ng versus Patrick Lee (1:57)

Patrick Lee's past feuds with Zax Wang and Amanda Chu (8:41)

Danny Yeo and Dasmond Koh wade in (13:08)

Romeo Tan and others stick up for Elvin Ng (17:59)

Sora Ma's bullying accusations (19:50)

Thoughts on bullying in showbiz (22:45)

Produced by: Jan Lee ([email protected]), Yeo Sam Jo ([email protected]) & Penelope Lee

Edited by: Penelope Lee

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 122: Up your Instagram game at over-the-top cafe

9:42 mins

Synopsis: Every Thursday, The Straits Times recommends lifestyle and food picks for the coming weekend in Singapore. 

In this week's episode, journalist Jan Lee reviews Gong Yoo's new sci-fi action movie Seo Bok. (0:05)

Food editor Tan Hsueh Yun shares more about Cafe de Nicole's Flower, which has style and substance. (2:45)

Travel correspondent Clara Lock suggests where you can get a taste of Korean and Japanese snacks and produce. (5:55)

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