Film Bulletin // THU, 4 JUN - WED, 10 JUN 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #10
THU, 4 JUN - WED, 10 JUN 2026

          

            Backrooms (2026)
For classics this week, the boxing classic Rocky plays outdoors at the Somerset Youth Park, free! And if you need a Spielberg refresher before the release of Disclosure Day, his classic alien family film, ET the Extra-Terrestial, is playing at Capitol.
AFA's Reciprocal event also begins with shorts programmes from Japanese filmmaker Tarō Nakayama and Singaporean filmmaker Rajendra Gour with rare theatrical screenings.
Filmhouse opens a few highly anticipated screenings with the urgent The Voice of Hind Rijab, as well as a new horror contender, Backrooms, that has people abuzz (already one of A24's biggest films). They're also screening Look Back, which is a personal favourite from 2024. Sure you could stream it... but you could instead watch this beautiful little (and short) animated film with a friend and cry in public together ;) For more animated film, Spirited Away is also screening, and their Pink Screen programme continues!
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—Ben from Filmbulletin
 

          

            LISTINGS
Hedgie (2026)
Join the opening of A Voyage of Box Boy with CK Koh’s silent short, Hedgie. Follow the curious Box Boy on a heartfelt journey to find his lost toy, discovering themes of longing and connection along the way.
Objectifs Centre
THU JUN 04 / 19:00 [Short Film Programme]
Rocky (1976)
Dir: John G. Avildsen
A struggling Philadelphia club fighter gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot at the heavyweight championship. Rocky Balboa must find the courage to go the distance and prove his worth in the ring.
Somerset Youth Park
SAT JUN 06 / 19:30 [Outdoor, Free]
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Dir: Steven Spielberg
When a gentle alien is stranded on Earth, a young boy named Elliott hides him at home. Together with his siblings, they form an unbreakable bond while trying to help their new friend return home.
Capitol Theatre
SUN JUN 07 / 15:00
Barry and Me (2026)
Dir: Markus Welter
In the unforgiving Swiss mountains, a lonely 12-year-old boy finds solace while working with monks. His life changes forever when he rescues a starving puppy, sparking a deep, life-saving bond.
Capitol Theatre
TUE JUN 09 / 18:30
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Tarō Nakayama: Short Film Programme 1
This programme showcases the early experimental works of Tarō Nakayama. From documenting traditional Japanese crafts to introspective 8mm films, it offers a rare look at his artistic evolution.
Oldham Theatre
FRI JUN 05 / 20:00 [Short Film Programme]
5 Restored Shorts by Rajendra Gour
Experience five restored shorts by Singaporean pioneer Rajendra Gour. These experimental films reflect a deeply personal approach to cinema, exploring perception, daily life, and humanity.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUN 06 / 17:00 [Short Film Programme]
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
The Iron Giant (1999)
Dir: Brad Bird
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.
Artscience Cinema
FRI JUN 05 / 11:00 [Free]
MON JUN 08 / 11:00 [Free]
Contours of Being: Margaret Tait / Naomi Kawase
Margaret Tait and Naomi Kawase explore the nuances of aging through intimate, relational lenses. Their films find dignity and beauty in the everyday gestures of those they hold most dear.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUN 07 / 14:00 [Short Film Programme]
Contours of Being: Gladys Ng / Kimi Takesue
This programme examines shifting masculinity in elderly men across Hawaii and Singapore. Through domestic life and personal struggle, it highlights how presence defines connection and resilience.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUN 07 / 16:30
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
Omukade (2025)
Dir: Chalit Krileadmongkon, Pakphum Wongjinda
Trapped in a cursed mine during 1941, Japanese soldiers and their prisoners must set aside their bitter conflict. They are forced to unite against a terrifying, ancient monster in the shadows.
GV Cineleisure
THU JUN 04 / 19:30
SAT JUN 06 / 19:30
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
This stunning documentary explores the cultural and emotional heritage of tea in China. Filmed across 13 provinces, it captures the wisdom of 58 tea masters and the history of iconic brews.
GV Cineleisure
FRI JUN 05 / 19:30
SUN JUN 07 / 16:00
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This immersive documentary follows the rehabilitation of a rescued sun bear in Malaysia. Through rare access and scientific inquiry, it tells a powerful, character-driven story of conservation.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUN 06 / 13:30
SAT JUN 06 / 16:00
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A widowed man prepares to move abroad, forcing him to sell his beloved car. An unexpected encounter leads him on a journey to confront his complicated past and face an uncertain future ahead.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUN 07 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
Flow (2024)
Dir: Gints Zilbalodis
After a great flood displaces him, a solitary cat finds refuge on a boat with other animals. Together, they must navigate the challenges of surviving and adapting to a transformed, new world.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 04 / 16:00
SAT JUN 06 / 13:30
SUN JUN 07 / 14:30
TUE JUN 09 / 17:00
The Drama (2026)
Dir: Kristoffer Borgli
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 04 / 17:00
FRI JUN 05 / 17:10
SAT JUN 06 / 19:00
SUN JUN 07 / 20:45
TUE JUN 09 / 16:30
WED JUN 10 / 20:30
Look Back (2024)
Dir: Kiyotaka Oshiyama
Two young artists with different temperaments find their lives intertwined through a shared passion for comics. What begins as professional jealousy evolves into a deep, creative connection.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 04 / 20:20
FRI JUN 05 / 16:30
SAT JUN 06 / 16:30
SUN JUN 07 / 17:00
TUE JUN 09 / 20:30
WED JUN 10 / 17:30
Spirited Away (2001)
Dir: Hayao Miyazaki
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 06 / 14:00
SUN JUN 07 / 13:30
TUE JUN 09 / 19:30
Backrooms (2026)
Dir: Kane Parsons
A furniture store owner vanishes into a physics-defying, infinite maze known as the Backrooms. When his therapist follows him inside, she becomes trapped in the same surreal, nightmarish reality.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 06 / 19:45
SUN JUN 07 / 19:30
TUE JUN 09 / 16:30
WED JUN 10 / 16:50
WED JUN 10 / 20:30
La La Land (2016)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
An aspiring actress and a jazz musician fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. As success grows, they face difficult choices that threaten to tear their fragile romance apart.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 06 / 20:15
SUN JUN 07 / 17:45
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Dir: Edgar Wright
Scott Pilgrim finds the girl of his dreams, but there is a catch: he must defeat her seven evil exes. This high-energy film blends garage-rock vibes with epic, reality-bending combat sequences.
Filmhouse
SUN JUN 07 / 14:00 [Q&A]
Amoeba (2025)
Dir: Tan Siyou
At an authoritarian all-girls school, four misfit teens form a secret gang. Their fumbling rebellion unearths buried desires and the quiet violence of growing up in contemporary Singapore.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 04 / 16:30
SUN JUN 07 / 19:00
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
Dir: Kaouther Ben Hania
A harrowing account of a five-year-old girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza. Red Crescent volunteers struggle to keep her on the line while desperately attempting to coordinate a rescue.
Filmhouse
THU JUN 04 / 20:00
FRI JUN 05 / 17:30
FRI JUN 05 / 20:30
SAT JUN 06 / 14:30
SAT JUN 06 / 17:30
SUN JUN 07 / 16:30
TUE JUN 09 / 17:30
TUE JUN 09 / 20:00
WED JUN 10 / 19:30
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Dir: Ang Lee
In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.
Filmhouse
FRI JUN 05 / 20:00
Montreal, My Beautiful (2025)
Dir: Xiaodan He
At 53 years old, Feng Xia, a Chinese immigrant in Montreal, finally confronts her repressed desire for women and begins a secret affair with a young Québécoise.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 06 / 17:00
No Other Choice (2025)
Dir: Park Chan-wook
After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.
Filmhouse
SAT JUN 06 / 19:45
SUN JUN 07 / 19:30
WED JUN 10 / 16:30
Mother Mary (2026)
Dir: David Lowery
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm on the eve of her comeback performance.
Filmhouse
WED JUN 10 / 16:50
Cactus Pears (2025)
Dir: Rohan Kanawade
After his father's death, Anand travels to rural India for mourning rites. He finds unexpected intimacy with a local farmer, leaving him conflicted as his return to city life draws closer.
Filmhouse
WED JUN 10 / 20:00

          

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