Life Weekend Picks

Bookmark This! Ep 21: Shedding light on Kazuo Ishiguro and Ethan Hawke's novels

14:57 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 put the spotlight on two novels by celebrity authors - Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke's A Bright Ray Of Darkness and Klara And The Sun by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro.

Listen at:

A Bright Ray Of Darkness (0.43)

Klara And The Sun (4.18)

Produced by: Olivia Ho, Toh Wen Li, Aleemah Basirah & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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#PopVultures Ep 44: Blowing Raspberries with the Razzies

31:04 mins

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

As awards season goes into full swing, the #PopVultures take a close look at the film industry's most notorious ceremony: The Razzies, or Golden Raspberry Awards, which recognises the worst in cinema.

What started as a makeshift parody of the Academy Awards in someone's living room is now celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Jan and Sam Jo look back on Razzie favourites like Sylvester Stallone and Madonna, and recount iconic moments, like Halle Berry accepting her Worst Actress award for Catwoman in 2005.

The hosts also discuss this year's nominees, from Sia to Anne Hathaway, and wonder if the Razzies are still relevant in a world where misogyny has no place and art has become increasingly subjective.

Finally, they bite the bullet and give out their very own Golden Wolfberries to some of Asia's most underwhelming performers. Here's a quick look at this episode:

History of the Razzies (2:40)

Famous alumni and sporting celebrities (5:50)

Notable nominees this year (12:19)

Why the Razzies still matter (or not) (16:26)

Who should get a Golden Raspberry/Wolfberry? (24:20)

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

Edited by: Aleemah Basirah

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 121: Why Mortal Kombat fans should not expect much from latest movie

6:48 mins

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

In this week's Life Picks, assistant Life editor Olivia Ho looks ahead to the Singapore International Festival of Arts in May. There will be 60 shows by local and international acts. (0:28)

Film correspondent John Lui warns fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise not to expect too much from the latest movie. (3.26)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah 

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 120: Get introduced to forest bathing concept in Singapore

10:46 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 Jan Lee shares more on the small-scale Leslie Cheung film festival at Golden Village theatres. (0:45)

STFood online editor Hedy Khoo raves about a new French bistro along the Rail Corridor. (3:45)

Also, journalist Toh Wen Li tells us how to get into nature with "forest bathing" in Singapore. (7:35)

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah 

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#PopVultures Ep 43: On Patty Hou, her mother and mistresses

18:41 mins

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

In this episode, the #PopVultures look to Taiwan, where television host Patty Hou and her mother, veteran actress Lin Yue Yun, have come under fire after crying on the reality show My Dearest Ladies.

Jan and Sam Jo give a too long; didn't read rundown of Lin's checkered past as a mistress (not once, but twice) and unpack why netizens are upset with the mother and daughter - from the duo being paid to be on the show, to them seemingly glorifying extramarital affairs.

They also discuss sexist double-standards when it comes to adultery, and wonder if some of the vitriol ought to be directed at the cheating husbands instead. Here's a peek at what they cover:

Lin Yue Yun's extramarital affairs (2:02)

Backlash over My Dearest Ladies (6:27)

Sexist views on adultery (10:46) (15:46)

Patty Hou's "collapsed" public persona (人设) (14:25)

A special shoutout to loyal listeners (17:20)

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 119: Modern Chinese fare at TungLok's newest offering

12:41 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, senior food correspondent Wong Ah Yoke shares the must-try dishes from Qin restaurant, TungLok's newest offering.

Music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi predicts the young musicians that will emerge as the big winners at the upcoming Youth Music Awards.

Journalist Jan Lee shares whether Broadway hit Hamilton translates well on the Disney+ streaming service.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team and Aleemah Basirah 

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 118: Can Minari win Best Picture at next month's Oscars?

11:28 mins

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

In this episode, we get a glimpse into a new book uncovering 130 under-the-radar spots in Singapore, review Tablescape's new menu, and dissect Oscar Best Picture nominee Minari.

Travel correspondent Clara Locks flips the pages of Secret Singapore, an upcoming book that explores Singapore's hidden gems.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team, Aleemah Basirah & Penelope Lee

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#PopVultures Ep 42: Dissecting Oprah's bombshell interview with Meghan & Harry

17:16 mins

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

This week, Jan Lee and Yeo Sam Jo discuss the interview that has rocked the world - Oprah Winfrey's exclusive sit-down with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex spilled the English Breakfast tea on stepping back as senior royals and on alleged racist comments about their son Archie.

The #PopVultures recap what went down before, during and after the bombshell interview, including bullying accusations against Meghan, her claims of suicidal ideation, anti-Meghan personality Piers Morgan and the problematic Prince Andrew.

Finally, they chat about their favourite memes, moments and Oprah gestures to emerge from this television special.

Here's a look at what they cover:

1. Biggest bombshells from Oprah's interview, the responses that followed (1:38)

2. Biased coverage of Meghan and similarities to Princess Diana (5:13)

3. Why Prince Andrew continues to undermine Buckingham's position (7:53)

4. Meghan's revelations that she had contemplated suicide and counter-claims that she is lying (10:02)

5. Best memes and moments: From Humphrey Yogart to Oprah's "silent" lasagne (13:59)

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 117: New heritage menu by renowned chef Damian D'Silva

6:47 mins

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

On this week's Life Picks, food editor Tan Hsueh Yun tells us her top picks from Kin's new heritage menu.

Journalist Toh Wen Li gives more details on the Arts in Your Neighbourhood festival, which starts March 11.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Aleemah Basirah

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Life Weekend Picks Ep 116: The Substation's arts festival opens, possibly for final time

11:32 mins

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

In this week's Life Picks, journalist Toh Wen Li shares more on SeptFest, The Substation's arts festival which returns after a six-year hiatus.

It could be the last edition as The Substation is poised to permanently close.

Journalist Jan Lee then reviews snappy K-drama How To Be Thirty.

Find out from journalist Anjali Raguraman too, about the cocktail offerings at Roxy, set to reopen on March 10.

Produced by: ST Life desk & ST Video team

Edited by: ST Video team & Penelope Lee

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