transmedia

April 2008
	BORDER BOOK REVIEW: World Without End by Ken Follet Set in the 14th Century, a time of plague, pestilence and war, World Without End offers pure escapist pleasure in the form of love, hate, political scheming, intrigue and much more.
	NUS Arts Survey the ridge transmedia takes a closer look at the NUS arts scene. Read on to find out more.
	Is there an NUS Rock Scene? Will our university have a rock scene comparable to that in other universities around the world?
March 2008
	Dramafest Producers Mourn for Play’s Loss Not all is peachy at the CFA. the ridge gets the inside story on the effective censorship from the MDA in relation to Dramafest
	Be an Esplanade Youth Artist Liaison Officer Intern Ever wanted to be in the thick of things in the arts? Esplanade offers you the opportunity to do so with an internship as an Esplanade Youth Artist Liaison Officer (EY ALO intern). To find out more, we speak to Sharon Chan Ci’En, 21, who has worked with Esplanade under this internship program.
	Death of a Hero In a strange land in an uncertain time, a hero will emerge to battle demons, including the 100th demon which wreaks havoc and threatens to eliminate him. It has to be destroyed to restore peace and is not what it seems to the eye.
	An Interview with The Rakes With their first ever performance in Singapore at the Heineken Green Room Sessions only a week away, The Rakes take time to answer a few questions for the ridge. They talk about their music, fashion, books, booze and much more…
	Top Ten Songs for an Instant Lift A countdown of some of the best feel-good songs. With a selection of titles from oldies, contemporary music and soundtracks, these tunes are bound to lift your spirits.
	Not An Inkling of Sunshine In This Dark Drama
	Orpheus Read the review of Jean Cocteau’s Orpheus, a bizarre tale of mystery, murder and desire. Set in 1930s Paris, myth and reality blend into each other as poets, muses and legends walk the streets in broad daylight.
	I Left My Heart At Outram Park We talk to the cast and crew from NUS Kent Ridge Hall about their upcoming original musical I Left My Heart At Outram Park. They fill us in on the preparations and tell the ridge why they stand out from the other hall productions.
	The Academy Awards 2008 It’s a little late, but we weigh in on the somewhat recent Academy Awards and wax lyrical about this year’s contenders and Penelope Cruz’s… ahem.
February 2008
	Walking Into Doors - An Interview We talk to director Eleine Ng and the bubbly and endearing cast from NUS Thespis about their upcoming production, Walking Into Doors, a decade-old play about emotional and physical abuse by Haresh Sharma.
	Dim Sum and History! Dim Sum Dollies in The History of Singapore! returns to the Esplanade Theatre for a second run, playing to enthusiastic full houses night after night. This writer reviews the show and shares a theory that the Dim Sum Dollies might be working for the Singapore government.
	One Foot Off the Ground Directed by Chinese director, Chen Da Ming, One Foot Off the Ground tackles China’s struggle with tradition and modernity in the form of a Chinese opera troupe with loads of humour (think cock-related jokes) and affection.
	Open House and Beyond The NUS Museum Open House which happened on Fri, 31 Jan was a successful event that attracted the art aficiando with their outstanding exhibits and free booze.
	NUS Arts & Entertainment Festival 2008 NAF 2008 starts this Friday with Love is in the Air featuring alumnus and Singapore Idol runner-up Jonathan Leong alongside veteran performers Jacintha Abhisheganaden, Jeremy Monteiro, Rani Signam and Iskandar Ismail. We speak to Leong as well as find out what’s in-store for you.
	BORDERS BOOK REVIEW: The Book of Other People by Zadie Smith In this book of other people, Zadie Smith indulges the kay-poh in you. Poking your nose into other “people’s” lives has never been more fun.
	BORDERS BOOK REVIEW: Deception by Philip Roth Author Philip Roth observes a relationship begotten by desire and despair in his novel Deception.
	This Film is Not Yet Rated - Censorship Uncensored Talking to a panel of speakers from both ends of the media industry – the filmmaker and the censor – a baffling discovery about the censorship board’s attitude towards local films is made. the ridge watches as MDA, like a shy girl, skirts the issue and beats around the bush.
	Tilting Our Plates to Catch the Light Poet Cyril Wong reads two poems from his latest collection of poetry, Tilting Our Plates to Catch the Light.
	A Clean Breast This February, we pay tribute to filmmaker/pornographer Russ Meyer who walked the fine line between art and smut and came out tops.
	Switchfoot Splashes into Singapore At once a rock concert and an intimate affair, Switchfoot’s first-ever Singapore gig was an experience for the senses.
	Love is in the Heir Eusoff Hall celebrates their 50th anniversary with their satirical tragicomedy Love is in the Heir. the ridge graces the event and review the show.
	Beautiful Beasts Kick off the year with a blast into Java’s mythic past.
	Dick Su On Singapore Dreaming Dick Su, the protagonist of local film Singapore Dreaming discusses the movie at In-Fusion 2008.
	Love in the Time of Cholera In anticipation of our February print issue NYMPHO, the ridge reviews Mike Newell’s adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez’s much-loved classic.
January 2008
	Away From Her Directed by 29-year old actress and director, Sarah Polley, Away From Her tells the story of Grant and Fiona, a couple whose 50-year old marriage dissolves and disappears when Fiona begins to lose her memory and self to Alzheimer’s.
	Mindee Sings the Blues the ridge talks to Mindee Ong of 881-fame after the actress’s long day at rehearsal for the musical, Shanghai Blues. Despite the fatigue, the amiable Ong, amongst other things, promises a grand show.
	Start Spreadin’ the News Zhen Goh reviews the latest Cat Power album Jukebox - released by Matador Records 22 Jan 08.
	Of dry places in jaded hearts When the Soviet Union collapsed, more than just Communism lay forgotten in its resulting rubble. A young woman tells her story of the lives affected and spirits crushed forever by it.
	The King of Beale Street Dubbed “The King of Beale Street”, Grammy-nominated guitarist Preston Shannon, brings some soul to the UCC Theatre.
	Mr. Average This little French movie which is natural and delivered as smooth as vanilla, confronts and pleasantly surprises the jaded viewer.
	Welcoming 2008 the ridge ushers in the New Year at the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown held at the Esplanade. We present you, our dear reader, the night of revelry (and debauchery) in more pictures than words.
December 2007
	Local Bands Rock Out to Usher in 2008 Local bands Allura, Bismuth and PeepShow rock out at the Esplanade along with fireworks, wishing spheres and a stunning visual arts display. Allura and Bismuth talk about their wishes and resolutions for the coming year.
	My Blueberry Nights Marking Wong Kar Wai’s English-language initiation, this arthouse offering lacks real depth and is often trite in exposition.
	Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas Held at Esplanade Bay 4 days before Christmas, the NUS Jazz Band Concert whipped up a magical night for all present.
	Vexille Set in Japan in the year 2077, this edgy animation film asks one question: Is there hope for humankind?
	Citizen Dog An oddball romance comedy, this Thai flick sparkles with its Amelie-like charm.
	Becoming Jane Becoming Jane takes a look at Jane Austen’s life, the author of some of the most well-loved novels today (and possibly the mother of all chic lit).
	Photographing ‘The Body’ Be a part of the month-long NUS Art Festivel 2008 by submitting your entry for the Open Art Show.
	Poetically Speaking Poets Madeleine Lee and Eleanor Wong put their poetry in action at this year’s Singapore Writers Festival with y grec, a performance of literature directed by Natalie Hennedige from Cake Theatrical Productions. Find out why you should watch it.
November 2007
	2 Days in Paris Set where they kiss on Main Street and speak the language of love, 2 Days in Paris is not your average romantic comedy. Starring Julie Delpy and Adam Goldberg, the film’s humour is spot-on witty and dead hilarious.
	Oh, you pretty Chitty Bang Bang! From The West End and Broadway comes multi-award winning musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang! We tell you why you should go watch this musical, now playing at the Esplanade Theatre.
	The Glass Castle In anticipation of our November print issue Monochrome, we review The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, a memoir of the author’s dysfunctional family.
	Redefining the black, white and grey We talk to Resident Playwright Haresh Sharma and Director Alvin Tan of The Necessary Stage about the former’s latest play Good People. Set in a hospice, the play explores the moral and ethical questions raised when a dying patient is addicted to marijuana.
October 2007
	Asian Film Archive collection made available for reference in library@esplanade The Asian Film Archive has made its collection of more than 150 Asian film titles available for public reference in the library@esplanade. Films in the collection include Labour of Love (1974) (pictured in thumbnail) by Singaporean pioneer filmmaker Rajendra Gour and Gie (2005) by Indonesian filmmaker Riri Riza.
	Revolutionary Times and Revolutionary Minds Last weekend, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory held its first music festival, Revolutionary Times, as part of the Singapore Sun Festival. What is the role of music in society, particularly in times of revolution?
	Your Name Is Justine Your Name Is Justine is a Polish-language film by Venezuelan director Franco de Peña that exposes the ugliness of forced prostitution in Eastern Europe. Fact: a quarter of a million women are sold into prostitution everyday.

	Raffles Hall holds Annual Concert at UCC 137 residents of Raffles Hall stage their annual concert in the University Cultural Centre where they sing their hearts out in the musical Filadoksia.
	Singapore’s Shining Star Back for a second run in the theatres, The Campaign to Confer the Public Service Star on JBJ by Eleanor Wong has proven to be a smash hit, touching a vein with students, civil servants and Singaporeans in general.
September 2007
	Making a Point with Pieds Taking place over the month of September in the University Cultural Centre, Dance Reflections 2007 was a roaring success showcasing diverse choreography performed by various dance ensembles in NUS.
	Playing with Heart American violinist and former child prodigy, Rachel Barton Pine plays at the Conservatory Concert Hall to rapturous applause, an auspicious start to CFA’s new concert series Ones to Watch.
	A Harry Potter Tribute: Our Salute to a Decade of Magic It’s been a decade since J.K. Rowling published Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Sorcerer for Americans out there). With the series concluding in July this year with Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, two writers/fanatics from the ridge pay a tribute to the writer and the boy wizard who has captivated and left the world with something magical.