Everyone’s A Critic BFM Media
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Everyone's A Critic is our arts review show, where we discuss various works from the performing and visual arts scene, both local and international. Along with our guest reviewers, we critique these works and talk about what works, what doesn't, and generally, celebrate our love for the arts.
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Everyone’s A Critic - BOOMZOOMROOM
Art exhibition BOOMZOOMROOM is based on a research initiative called "Life of Z" by R+ of GDP Architects, which focuses on generational differences and specifically, Generation Z. Eight artists and five collectives were invited to access the research and create works around the theme of generational conversations. We review the exhibition and talk about how well the works each interpret this theme.
Image source: Karina Nayli Zaidi
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Everyone’s A Critic - IQ.Rock
After previous successful stagings, IQ.Rock by Anomalist Production is back from a four-year hiatus, with its exploration of a young man growing up in a FELDA settlement, and how his relationship with his English teacher changes and opens up his perspective of the world. We speak with the play's lead actors, Fimie Don and Ranessa Theyakaraja about the play's themes, and how theatre can be a form of activism.
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Everyone’s A Critic - Jalur Kita, Cerita Kita
With Jalur Kita, Cerita Kita, the Malaysian Composers Collective presents 14 specially commissioned works of music based on each of the 14 states of Malaysia, as a way to celebrate our country’s rich heritage through contemporary classical music. We speak with two of the composers involved.
Image sources: Malaysia Composers Collective
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Everyone’s A Critic - Landscapes Between Before And After
Using a series of abstract mixed-media works, artist Blankmalaysia draws connections between memories, landscapes, and the interplay between the two, ranging from the colonial to modern day. We review the show, and talk about what it evoked for us.
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Everyone’s A Critic - Aansplaining
In his latest stand-up comedy act Aansplaning ("aan" is the Tamil word for "man"), Chennai-based Karthik Kumar interrogates masculinity and talks about not just acknowledging the privileges of his gender, but actively becoming an ally to women. We speak with him about the show, his journey to creating it, and why he views his humour as activism.
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Everyone’s A Critic - HOMECUMMING
Stand-up comedian Hannan Azlan celebrates her return to the KL stage with a multi-faceted show that blends bawdy humour with personal observations. We speak with her about what to expect.
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