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“Eden Lake was inspired by the idea that there’s a horror movie being played out on our streets, seemingly every day”, says James Watkins in a statement about his directorial debut.

About the subject of his film, he explains, “On the one hand, we still think of them as innocents, in need of protection against the dangers posed by the adult world. On the other, they are knife-wielding demons. I wanted to tell a story that explored the tensions between these two conflicting views of childhood.”

Not wanting to write a “social realist drama”, Watkins says, “What I really wanted to do was dramatise in a visceral way just how scary it all is and approaching it like a horror movie felt like the right way to do that.”

Win Tickets to the Preview

In conjunction with Festive Films, we are giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the preview screening of Eden Lake on Jan 12.

Simply answer the following question with the right answer along with your full name, NRIC and contact number and email us at contest.urbanwire@gmail.com by Jan 11.

“The gang leader, Brett, that the couple encounters owns a dog which was killed in an accident.” True or False?

Preview Screening Details

Date: Jan 12, Monday
Venue: Cineleisure Orchard Hall 6 
Time: 7:15PM
Runtime: 90min
Rating: TBA
Language: English 
 

About Eden Lake
 

A horror movie that’s not monsters or zombies but on home turf, and hopefully with a modern resonance beyond the twists and turns of the story.  - James Watkins, Director of Eden Lake

Primary school teacher Jenny (Kelly Reilly, “Pride & Prejudice”, “Mrs Henderson Presents”) and her boyfriend Steve (Michael Fassbender, “300”), head out of London for a weekend break at a beautiful secluded lake. Steve has chosen the romantic spot, and is waiting for the perfect moment to surprise Jenny with a marriage proposal.

They pitch a tent, go swimming, sunbathe, and enjoy the peace – until it is shattered by a group of rowdy, threatening teenagers. When Steve confronts the group about their behaviour, a fight breaks out, and Steve accidentally kills gang leader Brett’s dog.

Suddenly the couple’s idyllic getaway turns into a survival nightmare, as they are forced into the forest to escape the vengeance of their pursuers. Separated from Steve, Jenny has to draw on unknown reserves of strength– and mercilessness – to survive.

Finally breaking free from the forest and her young pursuers Jenny makes it to the apparent sanctuary of the town. And meets the parents.

It’s the time of year again when turkey, log cakes and annoying little cousins festoon the festive table.

If you’re already resigned to images of rosy cheeked cherubims and a certain red-suited rotund individual, take heart, because in an ironic take on the season, all hell breaks loose this New Year as the UrbanWire, together with IAH Games presents 5 collectable Hellgate: London figurines (2 Hunter Marksman figurines, 2 Cabalist Evokers and 1 Templar Blademaster) for grabs.

So whether your loyalties lie with the demon-evoking tendencies of the Cabalists, man-hunting with the Hunters or a spot of head-cleaving with the Templars, it’s shaping up to be one smashing festive season.

Stand a chance to win simply by emailing us at contest.urbanwire@gmail.com with your name, NRIC number and contact number now. This contest ends Jan 10.

This promotion is part of the UrbanWire’s Christmas New-Year supplement.

First eaten in France as a symbol of the Yule Log burnt on Christmas hearths, the log cake is now a permanent fixture at Christmas parties the world over.

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With new-year parties and social gatherings lined-up, getting that desired look has never been of a more paramount importance than this time of the year.

This season with the help of new Pink Parlour Party Prepper packages, you can be assured of that immaculate look – hassle free. 3 lucky ladies will get to be the star of the party with the Pink Parlour Party Prepper packages that the UrbanWire is giving away this season. (Read more)

You’ve read the Stephanie Meyer novel (in fact, the whole series), you’re smitten with the attractive lead character, absolutely taken by the romance and you’re eagerly anticipating the movie’s release here on Dec 18.

Well if you understood just what exactly I’m getting at up there, you’d be thinking “Oh give me the details on how to get my hands on those Twilight premiums already!”

That’s right, we’re calling out to fans of the latest movie-novel craze in town this Christmas season. (Read more)

 

In the world of six billion people, it only takes one to change your life.

Together with Festive films, the Urbanwire is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to preview screening of The Visitor, on Dec 5, at Golden Village Plaza Singapura.

Simply answer the following question and stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to the screening. Email your answer with your full name and NRIC to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com by 5 December, 12 noon.

“The young immigrant couple who moved in with Walter are Tarek, who is Senegalese, and his girlfriend Zainab who is Syrian” True/False?

Screening Details
Date: Dec 5, Friday
Time: 9:10pm 
Runtime – 104min
Venue: Golden Village, Plaza Singapura, Hall 4
Rating: TBA
Language: English, French Arabic and Russian with English subtitles

About the movie

“You can live your whole life and never know who you are until you see the world through the eyes of others.”

A college professor becomes embroiled in the lives of a young immigrant couple living in New York City and stumbles into an unexpected romance as a result. As these strangers struggle to deal with their individual lives in a changed world, their shared humanity is revealed in awkward, humorous and dramatic ways.

This poignant film about rediscovering happiness in the least expected places stars a disillusioned Connecticut economics professor whose life is transformed by a chance encounter in New York City.

62-year-old Walter Vale is sleepwalking through his life. Having lost his passion for teaching and writing, he fills the void by unsuccessfully trying to learn to play classical piano. When his college sends him to Manhattan to attend a conference, Walter is surprised to find a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment. Victims of a real estate scam, Tarek (Haaz Sleiman), a Syrian man and Zainab (Danai Gurira), his Senegalese girlfriend, have nowhere else to go.

In the first of a series of tests of the heart, Walter reluctantly allows the couple to stay with him.

Friendship blossoms and in time, differences in culture, age, and temperament begin to fall away.

After being stopped by police in the subway, Tarek is arrested as an undocumented citizen and held for deportation. As his situation turns desperate, Walter finds himself compelled to help his new friend with a passion he thought he had long ago lost. When Tarek’s beautiful mother Mouna (Hiam Abbass) arrives unexpectedly in search of her son, the professor’s personal commitment develops into an unlikely romance.

And through these newfound connections with three virtual strangers that Walter is awakened to a new world and a new life.

Win tickets to Angels & Airwaves’ first-ever performance in Singapore

In conjunction with Midas Promotions, the UrbanWire is giving away tickets the AVA concert to 2 lucky readers.

Here’s what you need to do to get a chance at those tickets:

Tell us why you want to be at the AVA concert and share with us your love for alternative music, and send in your response to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com with your full name, NRIC and contact details by Dec 1.

The San Diego-based band, also known as AVA, will be making contact with fans here in Singapore for the very first time this coming Dec 7. It is also right here in Singapore, that their South-East Asia tour kicks off.

Featuring frontman and former Blink-182 guitarist/vocalist Tom Delonge, the band consists of guitarist David Kennedy, drummer Atom Willard, and bassist Matt Wachter.

AVA has certainly been going places since their rise to fame in 2006 after their first album We Don’t Need to Whisper was release. The album went on to top the Billboard 200 chart at No.4. The band has performed at packed venues in the United States (U.S), Canada, Europe, as well as Japan.

Having just concluded their recent U.S tour with Weezer (from Los Angeles), AVA will be here in Singapore with a mission to unify and call to arms all supporters of alternative music.
 

AVA Concert and Ticketing Information:

Date: Dec 7
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: University Cultural Centre Hall, NUS
Tickets*: $85, $100 and $125 

*Tickets are on sale at all SISTIC outlets and check out the promotional site for a chance to meet the band.

Together with Festive films, the Urbanwire is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to preview screening of Cape No 7, on Nov 19, 7pm at Shaw Lido.

Simply share with us when and who you wrote your first love letter/email to and stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to the screening. Email your responses to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com.

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Together with Festive films, the Urbanwire is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to preview screening of Rabbit Without Ears, on Nov 12, 7pm at Golden Village, Plaza Singapura.

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Do you think you’ve got what it takes to win an Epiphone DR-100 guitar?

All you’ve got to do is come up with a song about our sister publication, hype, which includes these lyrics and you’re on your way to winning our guitar.

“hype is what we want to read, is what we want to see,

is what we want to keep, is what we really need. 

hype is what life should be, is what keeps me from insanity.”

Terms & Conditions:

1) The closing date for entries is Oct 31, 2008.
2) You’ll need to send an audio file to hypemagazine@gmail.com
3) The audio track can be no longer than 2 minutes.                                                                                       4) Include your full name, contact number, and NRIC number in the e-mail, and the fact that you read about it here from UrbanWire.                                                                                                                           5) Entries can come from any country, but postage/shipping from Singapore must be borne by the winner.

In conjunction with Festive Films, the UrbanWire is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the preview of Brideshead Revisited on Oct 23.

To win a pair of tickets, simply answer the following question and email the right answer along with your full name, NRIC number and contact number to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com by Oct 22.

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“Do monsters dream of success?”, “Can monsters be gay?”, “Do monsters fall in love?” So many questions, so little time. But if they made you pause and say, “What? Monsters falling in love? Sounds interesting!” Then you’ll be in for a real treat as The Singapore Repertory Theatre presents its latest production: Avenue Q.

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In conjunction with Festive Films, the UrbanWire is giving away 2 pairs of exclusive movie tickets to the screening of TOKYO! on Oct 11.

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Together with Festive Films, UrbanWire’s giving away 5 pairs of movie preview tickets to watch If I Were Superman on Oct 9.

To win a pair of tickets, simply answer the following question and email the right answer along with your full name, NRIC number and contact number to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com by Oct 7.

“Superman” is unable to tap into his power because he doesn’t have kryptonite in his head. True/False?

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Win Tickets to the Gala Premiere of Vicky Cristina Barcelona [CONTEST ENDED]

Together with Festive films, Urbanwire is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to the gala premiere, which will be held this Sep 23, 9pm at Golden Village, VivoCity Max.

Simply answer the following question and email your full name, I/C number and contact number to contest.urbanwire@gmail.com for your chance to win (due to the rating, selected winners must be 18 years old and above):

“Vicky Cristina Barcelona is set in the stunningly beautiful…”
a) Boston
b) Barcelona
c) Macedonia

Contest ends on Sep 22, 12pm.

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