3 film screenings to catch
Back to the Future trilogy screening
Head to TGV cinemas this weekend to catch a Back to the Future trilogy. TGV cinemas will be screening the adventures of Marty McFly and Doc Brown as they time-travel both to the past and future. The movie screening is six hours long, with 15 minute breaks in between each film. The trilogy stars Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson. Screenings for the trilogy will be on at TGV 1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid and Suria KLCC, and will be held tomorrow and Sunday. Buy tickets, which cost RM25, and check the film schedule at www.tgv.com.my.
A Story of Yonosuke
Screened as part of the Japan Foundation KL’s monthly film screening, A Story of Yonosuke tells the tale of 18-year-old Yokomichi Yonosuke. Set in 1987, the film is told from his friends’ points of view and highlights what would become the most important year of Yonosuke’s life. The film follows his move to Tokyo to attend university and his friendships with two classmates. The film stars Kora Kengo, Yuriko Yoshitaka and Sosuke Ikematsu. Admission is free. The film will be shown at Auditorium, Content Malaysia Pitching Centre, Unit G09 & G10, Platinum Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit www.jfkl.org.my
European Film Festival
Don’t miss out on the final weekend of the European Film Festival at GSC Cinemas. The list of movies include award-winning films such as A Gun in Each Hand, The Chair of Happiness, Little England and Kon-Tiki. Find the full schedule online at www.euff.com.my, and visit www.gsc.com.my to buy tickets.
2 michael jackson tributes to groove to
Thriller — A Celebration of Michael Jackson’s Music
Relive the magic of Michael Jackson’s music with Rozz, Poova and Evie Fernandez this weekend at No Black Tie. All established names in the city’s live music scene, the three singers will perform their own interpretations of the King of Pop’s greatest hits. Rozz and Fernandez are known for delivering jazzy vocals, while Poova blends together soul, R&B and pop. The performance will be held today and tomorrow at 10pm. There will be a cover charge of RM70. No Black Tie is located at 17 Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, Kuala Lumpur. Call (03) 2142 3737 for details.
Tiah Ridhwani @ Man In the Mirror
Catch Tiah Ridhwani at Alexis Bistro this weekend, where she pays homage to Michael Jackson. This is her debut performance at Alexis, and she will be performing hits from Jackson as well as a few of her own songs. She will be joined by Sharon Chong on keys, Faz Aznam on guitar, Laura Lim on bass and Omar Ibrahim on drums. Admission is free. Man in the Mirror will be held today and tomorrow at 10pm. Alexis Bistro is located at Great Eastern Mall, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. To make a reservation, call (03) 4260 2288.
1 funny, yet philosophical read
As a young college student studying philosophy, author Daniel Klein filled a notebook with short quotes from the world’s greatest thinkers, hoping to find some guidance on how to live the best life he could. Now, from the vantage point of his eighth decade, Klein revisits the wisdom he relished in his youth with this collection of philosophical gems, adding new ones that strike a chord with his now older self. From Epicurus to Emerson, and Camus to the theologian Reinhold Niebuhr, — whose words provided the title of this book — each pithy extract is annotated with Klein’s inimitable charm and insights. In the pages of Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It, this poetic jokester-philosopher tackles life’s biggest questions, leaving us chuckling and enlightened. Find it at malaysia.kinokuniya.com for RM69.95.
2 art exhibitions to view
Person(a)
Catch this interesting art exhibition at MAP@Publika this weekend, which explores the concept of the self-portrait and the selfie. It features 20 artists who examine the idea of self-reflection and how a person’s innermost thoughts can shape oneself. Curated by Sharmin Parameswaran with partner Vignes Balasingam, the exhibition includes photography, mixed media and installations. Admission is free. MAP@Publika is located at Level G2, Publika, 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Kuala Lumpur. Find out more at www.facebook.com/personaexhibition/
Unborn x Reborn
This exhibition presents 15 works by Elena Kravchenko and Aleff Ahmad. As part of their third exhibition by Sembilan Art Residency, it is inspired by the belief that individuals live with the problem of choice which Kravchenko explores through the balance between two or more parallel realities. Meanwhile, Aleff uses his work to explore how an individual’s current state is influenced by the lifestyle he leads. Unborn x Reborn is presented at Awegallery, 21 Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya. For more information call 011 (15657645).
1 last chance to shop for deepavali
Kickstart your Deepavali celebrations by visiting a special festive carnival at Bukit Jalil this weekend. The carnival will feature performances as well as 300 booths for anyone who needs to do some last minute shopping ahead of the Festival of Lights on Nov 10. The booths will feature an eclectic mix of traditional Indian attire, desserts and accessories. The carnival will run until Nov 9 from noon till 10pm at Kompleks Sukan Negara, open carpark A, Jalan Barat, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Visit www.maceos.com.my for more information.