ACTRESS, singer and former Teen Wolf star Arden Cho was in Melbourne recently and Natalie Ng caught up with the all-round talent to discuss everything from the start of Cho’s acting journey, the struggles of being an Asian face in Hollywood, stereotypes and her dream roles.
ONE of the biggest film festivals in the country returns for its 65th edition. Natalie Ng has your highlights from this year’s program for the Melbourne International Film Festival!
HAVE some Winter Treats in the Wilson Botanic Park, enjoy an adults-only day at Inflatable World, shop around at the Melbourne Mystery Market or honour the brave troops at the Reserve Forces Day Parade. Natalie has your guide for the weekend.
EASTERN education is known as being a pressure-cooker while Western education is more laidback by comparison. But are there lessons that one education culture can learn from the other? Natalie Ng reflects on her own Singaporean education upbringing and compares it to her current experiences as an international student in Australia.
ONE of cinema’s most influential giants will be celebrated at ACMI’s new major exhibition, SCORSESE. Natalie Ng has attended the exhibit and has the highlights.
INDULGE in an abundance of chocolate, celebrate Free Comic Book Day, taste your way around Indonesia or head down to Markit and admire its unique items on offer. Natalie Ng has your plan for the weekend.
IN need of some style inspiration this season? Natalie Ng was at the recent Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival’s inaugural Famous For Fashion: Street Style Runway Show and brings you the coolest Autumn/Winter 2016 trends.
WHAT does a young Irish immigrant in 1950s America have in common with an international student today? Natalie Ng reflects on new film Brooklyn and how its heroine’s new life abroad and journey of self-discovery has mirrored her own.
THE BBC First British Film Festival returns for its third year in Australia with an array of new and classic films that represent the best of British cinema. Natalie Ng spoke to festival director Kim Petalas about the festival and offers her highlights.
VIDEO has not killed the radio star! Music videos are still relevant today as evidenced by the bold short films and stories that are now being told about LGBTIQ people and their issues. Natalie Ng examines the significance of the modern music video.
Coming of age films that focus on LGBTQ youth are particularly hard to find, but they are such necessary stories that need to be told and shared. Natalie Ng spotlights a selection of films focusing on the sexuality and coming of age of queer youth.
WE had barely scratched the surface after talking to author C.S. Pacat for SEXtember. Natalie Ng has the the second part of her interview with the Captive Prince author who talks about her five years living in Japan, fan fiction and her upcoming projects.