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Bender
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by Bender » 3rd Apr, '09, 12:23
While in Singapore, I'm going to be looking for some of the local movies on DVD and need suggestions on the best places to find them. I know that some of these may not be out on DVD yet. What I'm looking for are (among others):
- Talking Cock the Movie (really want this, but apparently mostly sold out?);
- Chicken Rice War (anyone seen this? any good?);
- The Best Bet;
- One More Chance;
- Ah Long Pte Ltd;
- Money No Enough 2 (I've got #1).
I'll probably be looking at Gramophone Peninsula, Sembawang and a few others. HMV is a last resort, they're just too expen$ive. Ideas? Suggestions?
Also, suggestions for other local movies to see or get on DVD would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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Addadude
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by Addadude » 3rd Apr, '09, 12:36
Perth was pretty good with an excellent and very intense performance from Lim Kay Tong.
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Lili Von Shtupp
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by Lili Von Shtupp » 3rd Apr, '09, 12:47
You don't have anything on your list by Eric Khoo or Royston Tan.
Eric Khoo: 12 Storeys, Mee Pok Man, Be With Me, My Magic (may not be on video yet)
Royston Tan: 15, 4:40, and 881.
Actually, the places you mention are where I'd start, in terms of better price.
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by Jedi » 3rd Apr, '09, 13:19
Yeah Perth was great. So was Mee Pok Man.
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by Satellite » 3rd Apr, '09, 14:01
Do you suppose you that the Esplanade library hold these (or maybe even regional libraries)? I know you can borrow movies from there if you are a PR. I was told you can borrow up to 4 movies for 3 weeks or so.
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T2K
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by T2K » 3rd Apr, '09, 15:01
Chicken Rice War was not exceptional. Not horrible either. A Romeo and Juliet story about two feuding hawker center stall owners' kids.
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by Kooky » 3rd Apr, '09, 19:27
I can send you 881.
