Exposure
Welcome to NTU Film Society’s in-house publication.
Reviews of works, especially positive, that help an audience regard the film deeper.
Op-eds or dissenting pieces that provide something different from the mainstream.
Reviews, criticisms or pieces that view the art through a new, specific or varied lens.
Essays that delve deeper into the theoretical aspects of film, often academic in nature.
The Solitary Gourmet Goes Global
Staff Writer Kuo Yi Quan reviews The Solitary Gourmet (2024), the latest addition to the beloved Japanese culinary series.
Hit Man (2023): All’s Fair in Love and War
Guest writer Henrique Bravo reviews the Glen Powell-starrer Hit Man (2023), and explores how it is more than just a rom-com, but also a giant lecture on the philosophy of life.
Revisiting Good Will Hunting: A Missed Opportunity for Greater Emotional Exploration
Staff writer Tan Yan An looks back at the cult classic that propelled Matt Damon and Ben Affleck into Hollywood, and reflects on how its portrayal of emotional journeys should have been more profound.
A Defence of Crowe’s Aloha (2015)
Guest writer Adrian Ho makes a case for the widely contentious Aloha (2015), and argues that there is more to it than meets the eye.
In The Monkey (2025), (Almost) Everyone Dies. And That’s Funny.
Staff Writer Ezekiel Sen reviews Osgood Perkins’ latest film, The Monkey (2025), starring Theo James, Oz Perkins, and Elijah Wood.
I’ve Watched All 50 Oscar-nominated Films: Who Will Win?
President Daryl Cheong lists his predictions for the 97th Academy Awards, both the expected winners and the surprises.
Babygirl (2024) Proves to be a Good Time Even though She Wasn’t a Very Good Girl
If I had to describe Babygirl (2024) in one sentence, I’d say it’s a movie about people telling each other to sit down.
Resilience and Revolution at the Heart of The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
Staff Writer Tan Yan An reviews The Seed of the Sacred Fig, nominated for Best International Feature at 97th Academy Awards. Following the tense war in Iran and the uprising, an internal family conflict boils over — where blind faith is privileged over blood ties and true justice.
They Love Me, They Love Me Not: A Retrospective on the Will They/Won’t They Trope
Staff writer Rachel Goh examines the will they/won’t they trope, its addictive pull, and the complexities of villainising side characters in sitcoms.
Film Review: A Different Man (2024)
Staff Writer Jeff Chay reviews A Different Man (2024), a hauntingly absurd exploration of identity via a Kafkaesque metamorphosis.
The Joy of Old People in Saim Sadiq’s Joyland (2022)
Content Creator Dexter Lok finds joy in Joyland (2022), Saim Sadiq’s debut film which was screened at last semester’s Queer Week!
The Matryoshka Moment: 3 Films in 2024
Editor-in-Chief Hannah Jade reflects on 3 films that were integral to her year.
Film Recommendation: Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)
As the Christmas season approaches more closely, Guest Writer Adrian Ho offers a Christmas film rec.
6 Stories To Check Out If You Love Netflix’s Arcane (2021-2024)
Missing Arcane (2021 - 2024)? Honorary Financial Secretary Venesya Ko has you covered.
Defying Gravity in the Box Office or just “holding space”?
Staff Writer Angelica Ng reviews the latest adaptation of the beloved classic, Wicked (2024), directed by Jon M. Chu, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Ervio.
SGIFF Review: Don’t You Let Me Go (2024)
Guest Writer Khushi Pai navigates a refreshing intimacy in Don’t You Let Me Go (2024).
SGIFF Recap: In Conversation with Manoj Bajpayee
Acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee shared his journey from Bihar to stardom, his love for theatre, and the toll of method acting during an interview at the Singapore International Film Festival, Priyanka Arora writes.
SGIFF Review: Cu Li Never Cries (2024)
In the monochrome heart of Hanoi, a bereaved woman redefines home, family, and enduring bonds in a poignant exploration of identity and belonging. Staff Writer Tan Yan An reflects on the critical Cu Li Never Cries.
SGIFF Review: The Killers (2024)
The Killers (2024) attempts an anthology of genre-whirling stories, but ultimately disappoints in its lack of maximising its potential, President Daryl Cheong writes.