Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
-
iamsen
- Regular
- Posts: 104
- Joined: Sun, 03 Feb 2013 4:52 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by iamsen » Thu, 02 May 2013 7:33 pm
I used to have a weekly movie rental night when in Japan. I haven't found any place yet that has similar offerings over here. Sure I could just download stuff, but I'd like to think my 500yen a week helps keep the industry going.
What do you people do?
I'm thinking of maybe just renting off iTunes.
-
nakatago
- Moderator
- Posts: 8363
- Joined: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:23 pm
- Location: Sister Margaret’s School for Wayward Children
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by nakatago » Thu, 02 May 2013 8:55 pm
Everybody else just pirates movies. The region (SEA) isn't exactly known for affluence so economics takes priority.
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
-
the lynx
- Governor
- Posts: 5281
- Joined: Thu, 09 Dec 2010 6:29 pm
- Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location: Location:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by the lynx » Fri, 03 May 2013 8:37 am
iamsen wrote:I used to have a weekly movie rental night when in Japan. I haven't found any place yet that has similar offerings over here. Sure I could just download stuff, but I'd like to think my 500yen a week helps keep the industry going.
What do you people do?
I'm thinking of maybe just renting off iTunes.
There are VideoEZ movie rental outlets all over Singapore. It is easier to find them in the heartland areas as the approach is very down-to-earth. One can find them in MRT stations and HDB town centres. Selection may be poor though. as they lean heavily towards TVB, Chinese and Korean soap dramas. You may have some luck with very popular anime titles.
-
Sooner8
- Member
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Fri, 03 May 2013 6:10 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Sooner8 » Fri, 03 May 2013 9:05 am
What about NetFlix or other similar services? If available, are some titles off limits due to local modesty demands?
-
nakatago
- Moderator
- Posts: 8363
- Joined: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:23 pm
- Location: Sister Margaret’s School for Wayward Children
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by nakatago » Fri, 03 May 2013 9:42 am
Sooner8 wrote:What about NetFlix or other similar services? If available, are some titles off limits due to local modesty demands?
Apparently, no legal streaming services. If they're available in Singapore, they're very, very, VERY obscure.
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
-
Sooner8
- Member
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Fri, 03 May 2013 6:10 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Sooner8 » Fri, 03 May 2013 9:48 am
nakatago wrote:Sooner8 wrote:What about NetFlix or other similar services? If available, are some titles off limits due to local modesty demands?
Apparently, no legal streaming services. If they're available in Singapore, they're very, very, VERY obscure.
Thank you. Obscure = under govt radar?
-
nakatago
- Moderator
- Posts: 8363
- Joined: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:23 pm
- Location: Sister Margaret’s School for Wayward Children
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by nakatago » Fri, 03 May 2013 10:05 am
Sooner8 wrote:nakatago wrote:Sooner8 wrote:What about NetFlix or other similar services? If available, are some titles off limits due to local modesty demands?
Apparently, no legal streaming services. If they're available in Singapore, they're very, very, VERY obscure.
Thank you. Obscure = under govt radar?
obscure = none that I or anyone in my circles have heard of.
"A quokka is what would happen if there was an anime about kangaroos."
-
Sooner8
- Member
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Fri, 03 May 2013 6:10 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Sooner8 » Fri, 03 May 2013 10:08 am
nakatago wrote:Sooner8 wrote:nakatago wrote:
Apparently, no legal streaming services. If they're available in Singapore, they're very, very, VERY obscure.
Thank you. Obscure = under govt radar?
obscure = none that I or anyone in my circles have heard of.
Thanks again.
-
breakdown
- Member
- Posts: 26
- Joined: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 6:12 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by breakdown » Fri, 03 May 2013 10:33 am
How about Apple TV?
-
Sooner8
- Member
- Posts: 37
- Joined: Fri, 03 May 2013 6:10 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Sooner8 » Fri, 03 May 2013 11:02 am
breakdown wrote:How about Apple TV?
This is what I found at dubdubdubdotkianheandotcom that apparently has a service to access NetFlix, Hulu on Apple TV in Singapore.
-
iamsen
- Regular
- Posts: 104
- Joined: Sun, 03 Feb 2013 4:52 am
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by iamsen » Fri, 03 May 2013 2:23 pm
Netflix + VPN is also an option but I generally prefer browsing in a shop for the chance to stumble upon a rare gem. I don't know why but I often waste my lunch hour at the dvd shop at funan even though I'd never buy anything there, I just enjoy browsing the titles. I haven't seen any of the outrageous ones but in Japan we'd get stuff like Transmorphers, Species XXXX or some crap of the dead knock off movie.
Some of them were even entertaining!
Of course all that and the whacky home grown movies, there're some fairly amazing Japanese movies that never get any international exposure. I recommend Dai Nippon Jin if anyone ever gets the chance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZa_jBoR-eQ
-
janiceliu88
- Member
- Posts: 39
- Joined: Sat, 11 May 2013 10:57 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by janiceliu88 » Tue, 14 May 2013 12:26 am
You can also borrow movies from the National Library - I don't think a membership costs very much, and they've got a pretty decent range, especially at the larger libraries. Library@esplanade is one of them, what with their particular emphasis on film and the arts.
-
bgd
- Manager
- Posts: 1684
- Joined: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 4:09 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by bgd » Tue, 14 May 2013 10:58 am
breakdown wrote:How about Apple TV?
I've just started downloading a few movies via ATV. Pretty impressed. Quality is good and haven't had any download hiccups yet.
You need to set up an account in another country though, the Sg library is sparse.
-
-
Rentals in Singapore
Replies: 103
First post
I've been hearing from friends the rental of houses have increased from 30% to 70% Thats an incredible increase in rent...but from what I see, the...
Last post
Singapore Overnight Rate - what banks use to set their lending rates with.
- 103 Replies
- 21875 Views
-
Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:39 pm
-
-
Movie in SG
Replies: 24
First post
Been so long since I catch a movie. Any recommendation on any on going movie show is worth to catch? :P
Been hearing a few people commenting...
Last post
IP Man 4 is good but not sure if it is still showing in Cinemas
- 24 Replies
- 8326 Views
-
Last post by tripsnreefs
Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:29 pm
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 4071 Views
-
Last post by Tiee
Sat, 12 Dec 2020 6:04 pm
-
-
Watching a movie in the cinema
Replies: 31
First post
Does one need to undergo covid screening or checks before going to the cinema?
Last post
No, that part is different - the only advertising (if you can call it that) is at most 2-3 coming attractions, i.e. new movies that will be released...
- 31 Replies
- 11258 Views
-
Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 6:49 pm
-
-
'Circle Line' Movie Trailer
Replies: 1
First post
Presented without comment. :cool:
Last post
LOL is this for real? And they wonder why we don't take the local art scene seriously.
- 1 Replies
- 6333 Views
-
Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 16 Dec 2022 1:15 am
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 13 guests