Film Bulletin // THU, 28 MAY

Film Bulletin // THU, 28 MAY - WED, 3 JUN 2026
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 FILMBULLETIN.SG // SHOWTIMES // #9
THU, 28 MAY - WED, 3 JUN 2026
 
 To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
This
 weekend, Weekend Culture, FFIGS and Film Nerve, do an avengers-style 
team-up to bring to you a tiger balm inspired performance art event 
along with 16mm screening, called Camphor, Menthol, Jungle, Claw at the Goethe-Institut for a very interesting mash-up event. Don't know what any of that means? I guess you're going to have to go to find out.
Asian Film Archive's Reel Singapore programme
 wraps up this weekend, be sure to check out a selection of shorts and 
features you won't likely get to see on the big screen again anytime 
soon. Also, the week after, they kick off their June programme, Reciprocal, which
 collaborates with the Fukuoka City Library Film Archive to bring to you
 a month of films from both film archive collections. Check out the 
programme here.
This weekend also sees the beginning of Filmhouse's Pink Screen programme as part of this year's Pink Fest that celebrates Pride month! The programme kicks of with To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) starring Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo as drag queens! The tender Indian romance Cactus Pears (2025) from last year also plays this weekend. Check out the rest of the programme here.
Enjoy the long weekend! 
—Ben from Filmbulletin
 
 
 LISTINGS
Secret Film (The Big Picture) (2013)
Dir: Paul Greengrass
In
 this thriller film based on a true incident, an unarmed US cargo chip 
is hijacked by a crew of Somalian pirates. The ship’s captain must keep 
and employ his wits to get his crew home safe.
Imagination Room, Level 5, NLB Building
THU MAY 28 / 18:30 [Free]
Camphor,
 Menthol, Jungle, Claw: Performance, Screening and Rave Presented by 
FFIGS & Film Nerve | WEEKEND CULTURE: THE MAY EDITION
Experience
 a unique tiger-themed performance art piece exploring labor and 
history. Follow this with a rare 16mm screening of the 1933 thriller 
Samarang, featuring a discussion on film archives and local history.
Goethe-Institut Singapore
SAT MAY 30 / 19:30 [Special Event, Analog Film]
MINT MUSEUM
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
Dir: Ishirō Honda
Astronauts
 travel to Planet X to save Earth from a terrifying monster. They soon 
discover the aliens have ulterior motives, forcing them to rely on 
Godzilla and Rodan to secure humanity's future.
MINT Museum
SAT MAY 30 / 15:00
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
Dir: Jun Fukuda
After
 shipwrecking on a mysterious island, three teenagers discover a 
terrorist group enslaving locals. To survive and liberate the island, 
they decide to awaken the legendary monster, Godzilla.
MINT Museum
SUN MAY 31 / 15:00
ASIAN FILM ARCHIVE
Cyber Wars (2004)
Dir: Jian Hong Kuo
In
 the dystopian city-state of Sintawan, a bounty hunter and a police 
inspector navigate a high-tech world of holograms and neuro-morphs. They
 must uncover the dark secrets hidden within the Cyberlink.
Oldham Theatre
FRI MAY 29 / 20:00
Tourism (2018)
Dir: Daisuke Miyazaki
After
 winning a trip to Singapore, Nina finds herself lost and alone in an 
unfamiliar city. Her accidental detour turns into a series of random, 
touching encounters as she searches for her missing friend.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 30 / 14:00
A selection of shorts on Speculative Futures
Explore
 speculative visions of the future through this collection of shorts. 
From dystopian thrillers to meditations on grief and neurochemistry, 
these films challenge our perceptions of time and space.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 30 / 17:00 [Short Film Programme, Discussion]
A selection of shorts on History-Memory
This
 selection of shorts interrogates Singapore’s past and present. Through 
archival footage and personal narratives, the films examine how history,
 memory, and urban change shape our collective identity.
Oldham Theatre
SAT MAY 30 / 20:00 [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
THU MAY 28 / 11:00 [Free]
FRI MAY 29 / 11:00 [Free]
SAT MAY 30 / 11:00 [Free]
SUN MAY 31 / 11:00 [Free]
Robot Dreams (2023)
Dir: Pablo Berger
A
 lonely dog’s friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when 
an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will
 Dog ever meet Robot again?
Artscience Cinema
FRI MAY 29 / 19:00 [Free]
SUN MAY 31 / 15:00 [Free]
Contours of Being: Margaret Tait / Naomi Kawase
Naomi
 Kawase and Margaret Tait explore the aging process through intimate, 
poetic lenses. These films capture the beauty of memory, stillness, and 
the enduring bonds that define our later years.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 30 / 14:00 [Short Film Programme]
Contours of Being: Gladys Ng / Kimi Takesue
These
 films examine the evolving masculinity of elderly Asian men in Hawaii 
and Singapore. Through domestic portraits, they reveal how strength and 
independence shift as life enters its final chapters.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 30 / 16:30
Jane B. by Agnès V. (1988)
Dir: Agnès Varda
Agnès
 Varda crafts a playful, intimate portrait of Jane Birkin that 
dismantles the concept of a cultural prime. Through costumes and 
conversation, she reveals a new ideal of self-ownership.
Artscience Cinema
SAT MAY 30 / 19:00
SINGAPORE FILM SOCIETY
2000 Meters to Andriivka (2025)
Dir: Mstyslav Chernov
From
 the team behind 20 Days in Mariupol, this visceral documentary follows 
Ukrainian soldiers fighting for a single mile of forest. It is a 
haunting, intimate look at the true cost of the ongoing war.
GV Cineleisure
THU MAY 28 / 19:30
Grease (1978)
Dir: Randal Kleiser
Summer
 sweethearts Sandy and Danny are reunited at high school, but their 
romance faces new challenges. Can they navigate the pressures of their 
eccentric friends and keep their love alive?
GV Cineleisure
FRI MAY 29 / 19:30
Itam: A Sun Bear Story (2025)
Dir: Raymond Tan
This
 deeply researched documentary follows the rehabilitation of a rescued 
sun bear in Malaysia. It blends immersive cinematic storytelling with 
scientific inquiry to highlight vital conservation efforts.
GV Cineleisure
SAT MAY 30 / 13:30
SAT MAY 30 / 16:00
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
Dir: John Badham
Tony
 spends his Saturdays at a disco where his stylish moves raise his 
popularity among the patrons. But his life outside the disco is not easy
 and things change when he gets attracted to Stephanie.
GV Cineleisure
SAT MAY 30 / 19:30
The Old Man and His Car (2025)
Dir: Michael Kam
A
 widower preparing to emigrate must sell his beloved car. An unexpected 
encounter and his son’s abandonment turn this simple task into a 
poignant journey of self-reflection and uncertain futures.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 31 / 16:00
Miraculous Leaf (2026)
Dir: Pan Weiping, Xia Zhongjing
Tea
 is a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. This beautiful documentary, 
seven years in the making, travels across 13 provinces to interview tea 
masters and explore the deep history of the craft.
GV Cineleisure
SUN MAY 31 / 19:30
FILMHOUSE
Sentimental Value (2025)
Dir: Joachim Trier
Sisters
 Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, a director planning
 his comeback. When he casts a Hollywood star instead of Nora, family 
tensions rise in this sharp, intimate drama.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 28 / 16:30
SUN MAY 31 / 19:30
TUE JUN 02 / 17:00
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 MAY 28 / 17:00
SUN MAY 31 / 20:10
TUE JUN 02 / 16:30
WED JUN 03 / 16:30
Michael (2026)
Dir: Antoine Fuqua
Experience
 the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson. This film traces his journey
 from the Jackson Five to global superstardom, capturing his creative 
ambition and the man behind the iconic music.
Filmhouse
THU MAY 28 / 20:00
FRI MAY 29 / 20:30
SAT MAY 30 / 17:30
SUN MAY 31 / 14:30
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
THU MAY 28 / 20:30
FRI MAY 29 / 17:00
SUN MAY 31 / 20:30
TUE JUN 02 / 17:30
WED JUN 03 / 17:30
Flow (2024)
Dir: Gints Zilbalodis
When
 a great flood displaces a solitary cat, it finds refuge on a boat with 
various animals. Together, they must navigate the challenges of survival
 in a transformed and unfamiliar world.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 29 / 17:30
SAT MAY 30 / 14:30
SUN MAY 31 / 18:00
WED JUN 03 / 19:30
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Dir: Beeban Kidron
Three
 fabulous drag queens embark on a madcap road trip across America to 
reach a national competition in Los Angeles. This heartwarming journey 
proves that family is often found in the most unexpected places.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 29 / 19:30
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
THU MAY 28 / 17:20
SAT MAY 30 / 16:30
TUE JUN 02 / 20:00
WED JUN 03 / 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 MAY 28 / 19:30
FRI MAY 29 / 16:00
SAT MAY 30 / 13:30
SUN MAY 31 / 16:30
TUE JUN 02 / 19:30
WED JUN 03 / 20:40
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 nears, they face difficult choices 
that threaten to tear their fragile romance apart.
Filmhouse
FRI MAY 29 / 20:00
SAT MAY 30 / 20:30
SUN MAY 31 / 17:30
WED JUN 03 / 20:10
Cactus Pears (2025)
Dir: Rohan Kanawade
While
 mourning his father in rural India, Anand finds unexpected solace in a 
tender bond with a local farmer. As his return to Mumbai nears, he must 
confront the uncertain future of their connection.
Filmhouse
SAT MAY 30 / 20:00
Yi Yi (2000)
Dir: Edward Yang
A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 31 / 13:30
Whiplash (2014)
Dir: Damien Chazelle
Under
 the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins
 to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.
Filmhouse
SUN MAY 31 / 14:00
TUE JUN 02 / 20:30
 
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