Film Bulletin // THU, 16 JUL - WED, 22 JUL 2026

        
          
          
            FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #16
THU, 16 JUL - WED, 22 JUL 2026

          

            Arco (2025)
SGIFF and Filmhouse are teaming up to bring you SGIFF Replay, with a selection of films from last year's edition of SGIFF you might have missed. Some screenings come with panel discussions or Q&As if you're looking for a more involved moviegoing experience this week! I've heard good reviews for Arco which I've yet to see, and also recommend Late Fame if you're looking for a talky affair bolstered by the quiet star power of Willem Dafoe.
Otherwise, it's a quiet week for fresh programming, with programmes and films playing from last week still continuing! Maybe everyone's giving a wide berth for what is to be the blockbuster splash of July, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and yours truly will be (IMAX) seated day one. 🫡
—Ben from Filmbulletin
 

          

            LISTINGS
The Apartment (1960)
Dir: Billy Wilder
A minor office clerk climbs the corporate ladder by lending his apartment to executives for their affairs. His scheme hits a snag when he is left to deal with the aftermath of a messy situation.
Capitol Theatre
SUN JUL 19 / 17:00
 
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE
Ballerina (2016)
Dir: Eric Summer, Éric Warin
An orphan girl with a passion for dance escapes to Paris to pursue her dreams. Alongside her inventor friend, she fights to overcome every obstacle to become a prima ballerina at the Paris Opera.
Alliance Francaise
SUN JUL 19 / 14:00
Opéra d’été – Madame Butterfly
Experience a mesmerizing recording of the Paris Opera Ballet’s acclaimed Madame Butterfly. This classic opera tells the tragic story of a young geisha abandoned by her American lover in lush detail.
Alliance Francaise
SUN JUL 19 / 16:00 [Free]
MINT MUSEUM
Kamen Rider ZO (1993)
Dir: Keita Amemiya
After being used in a genetic experiment, Masaru Aso transforms into the grasshopper-like Kamen Rider ZO. He awakens from a coma to protect the son of the scientist who created him from new threats.
MINT Museum
SAT JUL 18 / 15:00
Superior Ultra 8 Brothers (2008)
Dir: Takeshi Yagi
Ultraman Mebius is joined once again by Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack, and Ultraman Ace, as well as three later Ultramen (Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia) to fight more powerful versions of familiar Ultra Monsters.
MINT Museum
SUN JUL 19 / 15:00
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Miss Bulalacao (2015)
Dir: Ara Chawdhury
In this surreal debut, a young drag queen becomes pregnant after a mysterious forest encounter. As rumors of an immaculate conception spread, he and his family struggle with his newfound miraculous power.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUL 18 / 14:00 [Q&A]
Mysterious Skin (2004)
Dir: Gregg Araki
Two boys share a traumatic childhood event that haunts them into adulthood. Years later, one man’s recurring dreams of alien abduction lead him to confront the dark truth of what really happened to them.
Oldham Theatre
SAT JUL 18 / 18:00
AiyA! Aliens in Your Area – Short Films + Powerpoint Presentation Party
Join us for an intergalactic gathering featuring short films and a Powerpoint party. We’ll swap alien sightings and conspiracy theories in this unique community event for all space-loving earthlings.
Oldham Theatre
FRI JUL 17 / 20:00 [Short Film Programme, Special Event]
2046 (2004)
Dir: Wong Kar-wai
Women enter and exit a science fiction author’s life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
Oldham Theatre
SUN JUL 19 / 14:00
ARTSCIENCE MUSEUM
Future Council (2024)
Dir: Damon Gameau
Filmmaker Damon Gameau takes eight children on a road trip across Europe to explore climate solutions. This coming-of-age journey aims to bring the voices of the next generation into the boardroom.
Artscience Cinema
THU JUL 16 / 11:00 [Free]
THU JUL 16 / 15:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 17 / 11:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 17 / 15:00 [Free]
SAT JUL 18 / 11:00 [Free]
SUN JUL 19 / 11:00 [Free]
MON JUL 20 / 11:00 [Free]
MON JUL 20 / 15:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 21 / 11:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 21 / 15:00 [Free]
WED JUL 22 / 11:00 [Free]
WED JUL 22 / 15:00 [Free]
How Deep Is Your Love (2025)
Dir: Eleanor Mortimer
As deep-sea mining threatens the abyss, biologists race to document undiscovered species. This poetic documentary reverses the human gaze, imagining the ocean from the perspective of its hidden creatures.
Artscience Cinema
SAT JUL 18 / 14:45 [Free]
Climate in Therapy (2025)
Dir: Nathan Grossman
Seven climate scientists gather for group therapy to confront their shared anxiety. This inventive experiment asks if emotional honesty can help solve the crisis that these experts study every day.
Artscience Cinema
SAT JUL 18 / 19:45 [Free]
Blue Carbon (2023)
Dir: Nicolas Brown
Marine biologist Jayda Guy explores how coastal habitats store carbon and protect our planet. This vibrant documentary combines science and music to highlight the urgency of restoring our oceans.
Artscience Cinema
THU JUL 16 / 13:00 [Free]
THU JUL 16 / 17:00 [Free]
FRI JUL 17 / 13:00 [Free]
SAT JUL 18 / 13:00 [Free]
SUN JUL 19 / 13:00 [Free]
MON JUL 20 / 13:00 [Free]
MON JUL 20 / 17:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 21 / 13:00 [Free]
TUE JUL 21 / 17:00 [Free]
WED JUL 22 / 13:00 [Free]
WED JUL 22 / 17:00 [Free]
Ocean with David Attenborough (2025)
Dir: Colin Butfield, Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey
Sir David Attenborough delivers a powerful message of hope in this visually stunning look at our oceans. He highlights the vital role of marine life in stabilizing the planet against climate change.
Artscience Cinema
SUN JUL 19 / 14:45 [Free]
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
Blue Velvet (1986)
Dir: David Lynch
The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.
GV Cineleisure
FRI JUL 17 / 19:30
WED JUL 22 / 19:30
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A grieving widower prepares to leave his home, but selling his beloved car triggers an unexpected journey. This poignant drama explores a man's complicated past as he faces an uncertain future abroad.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 18 / 13:30
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
Filmed in Sabah, this documentary follows the rescue and rewilding of a sun bear named Itam. Through rare archival access, the film offers a character-driven look at Southeast Asian conservation efforts.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 18 / 16:30
The Towering Inferno (1974)
Dir: John Guillermin
At the opening party of a colossal—but poorly constructed—skyscraper, a massive fire breaks out, threatening to destroy the tower and everyone in it.
GV Cineleisure
SAT JUL 18 / 19:30
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
Spanning seven years and thirteen provinces, this documentary explores the cultural heritage of Chinese tea. It features interviews with 58 tea masters, celebrating a tradition passed down for ages.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUL 19 / 16:30
The Waves Will Carry Us (2025)
Dir: Lau Kek-huat
When a man returns home for his father's funeral, a religious dispute over the burial sparks chaos. This darkly comedic journey follows his family as they fight to reclaim their father's body.
GV Cineleisure
SUN JUL 19 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
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 JUL 16 / 16:30
The World of Love (2025)
Dir: Yoon Ga-eun
Jooin is an unpredictable high school student whose life is upended after she refuses to sign a neighborhood petition. As anonymous notes appear, the cracks in her peaceful world begin to widen.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 16 / 17:00
SAT JUL 18 / 13:30
SUN JUL 19 / 20:30
TUE JUL 21 / 16:30
WED JUL 22 / 16:30
Obsession (2026)
Dir: Curry Barker
After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 16 / 17:30
THU JUL 16 / 20:30
FRI JUL 17 / 17:30
SAT JUL 18 / 20:30
SUN JUL 19 / 17:30
TUE JUL 21 / 20:30
WED JUL 22 / 19:30
Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition (2026)
Dir: Kane Parsons
A furniture store owner discovers a doorway to the Backrooms, an infinite, physics-defying maze. When he vanishes, his therapist follows him into the surreal, mind-warping nightmare of the yellow walls.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 16 / 19:30
FRI JUL 17 / 16:00
SAT JUL 18 / 16:30
TUE JUL 21 / 17:30
WED JUL 22 / 17:00
The Invite (2026)
Dir: Olivia Wilde
Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Filmhouse
THU JUL 16 / 20:00
FRI JUL 17 / 17:00
SAT JUL 18 / 19:30
SUN JUL 19 / 20:00
TUE JUL 21 / 19:30
WED JUL 22 / 17:30
Cold War (2018)
Dir: Paweł Pawlikowski
Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, two musicians fall into a star-crossed romance. This beautifully shot black-and-white drama captures a love that yearns like a heartbreaking jazz ballad.
Filmhouse
FRI JUL 17 / 20:30
TUE JUL 21 / 20:00
Arco (2025)
Dir: Ugo Bienvenu
After stealing a time-traveling suit, ten-year-old Arco is stranded in a climate-ravaged 2075. He must team up with a local girl to evade robotic police and race home before a massive wildfire hits.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 18 / 14:00 [Talk]
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
Dir: Kaouther Ben Hania
In January 2024, a five-year-old girl trapped in a car in Gaza calls for help. This harrowing film documents the desperate efforts of volunteers to keep her on the line and send a rescue team.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 18 / 14:30
SUN JUL 19 / 19:30
TUE JUL 21 / 17:00
Mo' Better Blues (1990)
Dir: Spike Lee
Self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gilliam balances his passion for jazz with a messy personal life. When his manager and childhood friend faces a crisis, Bleek realizes his world is far more fragile.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 18 / 17:30
Late Fame (2025)
Dir: Kent Jones
A young writer introduces an aging, forgotten poet to the vibrant New York literary scene. Willem Dafoe stars in this exploration of bohemian vanity as a man steps from quiet obscurity into the spotlight.
Filmhouse
FRI JUL 17 / 20:00 [Q&A]
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
SAT JUL 18 / 17:00
Two Seasons, Two Strangers (2025)
Dir: Sho Miyake
A writer suffering from creative block retreats to a snowy resort to find escape. Her tentative connection with a local innkeeper begins to mirror the fiction she is struggling to complete in this drama.
Filmhouse
SAT JUL 18 / 20:00
Let's Get Lost (1988)
Dir: Bruce Weber
This documentary captures the rise and fall of jazz legend Chet Baker. Through archival footage and intimate interviews, it contrasts the young, beautiful star with the tragic figure of his final years.
Filmhouse
SUN JUL 19 / 13:30
The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo (2025)
Dir: Diego Céspedes
In 1982 Chile, a young girl navigates a village gripped by a dark superstition that love between men spreads disease. She embarks on a quest for truth as her queer family faces mounting hostility.
Filmhouse
SUN JUL 19 / 14:00
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
SUN JUL 19 / 14:30
La La Land (2016)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
An aspiring actress and a jazz musician struggle to balance their love affair with their ambitious career goals. As they find success, the pressure threatens to tear their fragile relationship apart.
Filmhouse
SUN JUL 19 / 16:30
WED JUL 22 / 20:30
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
SUN JUL 19 / 17:00
Tokyo Drifter (1966)
Dir: Seijun Suzuki
A loyal yakuza operative refuses to join a rival gang and becomes a target for assassination. As he is hunted through the countryside, he suspects betrayal from within his own former organization.
Filmhouse
WED JUL 22 / 20:00

          

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