tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448002.post5778570461257605335..comments2024-02-25T08:10:11.118+08:00Comments on * the paradise of flowers and fruit *: Go Buy Tickets to the Singapore International Film FestivalNg Yi-Shenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18175656890555470042noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14448002.post-79650654632592249342008-03-14T11:11:00.000+08:002008-03-14T11:11:00.000+08:00Mmm... it's not a bad idea for a tribute video, bu...Mmm... it's not a bad idea for a tribute video, but it's preaching to the converted. <BR/><BR/>If you're already a film buff, you'd be salivating at the prospect of all those movies. <BR/><BR/>If you're not, then this video isn't going to change your mind.<BR/><BR/>SIFF's audience base was small to begin with, and they haven't been able to expand it much in the 20 years since. <BR/><BR/>In that period however, improved access to DVDs (through the internet, local retail, or the causeway) and greater availability of foreign ("arthouse") movies in cinemas here have eaten away at SIFF's ticket numbers.<BR/><BR/>(hey, didn't know Jack Neo was a SIFF aficionado though)<BR/><BR/>Victric Thng's little clip is perhaps a little more effective, in promoting the festival.<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSH3C98Mp7o&NR=1Readymadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00636031917981754285noreply@blogger.com