The Screening Room

Treat yourself to timeless classics like Casablanca and The Godfather and a unique dining experience, where the menu is inspired by the classic on screen, at this intimate and cozy venue on Ann Siang Hill.

Broadway Café

A great place for coffee, light bites and alcoholic cake (the lychee martini is our favorite, shaken or stirred), Broadway is equipped with a large projection screen for private film screenings. Screenings cost $10 with one free drink.

The Pigeonhole

A multi-faceted establishment for people to hang out, sip drinks, browse books and daydream. They host regular free screenings, some featuring Q&A sessions with the filmmakers; just keep tabs on the next one via their Facebook page.

Growing up, I was the awkward nerd. I remember climbing into the big monsoon drain near my primary school because we believed that there were Ninja Turtles living in there.

As a kid, I enjoyed making things up in my head to create a better world for myself. Somewhere along the way I told myself that I would make things for the rest of my life.

The buildings in the city today are a product of both our acceptance and denial of our climate, history, society, values, aspirations, politics and a lot of other factors that could only have happened here. So in that sense, it’s very distinct.

I think the increasing interest in preserving heritage is a sign that we are becoming more mature as a society and moving upwards.

I’m grateful that this evolution is happening in my lifetime and I look forward to the day where this country makes its decisions based on more than economic progress.

As a student, I wanted to read an intelligent yet accessible magazine about Asian architecture.. I couldn’t find it, so I decided to make it.

The value of FIVEFOOTWAY is in its editorial voice. We look at the city through very unique lenses and only publish our own stories.

I hope that the stories that we tell create a new sense of appreciation of the complexity and diversity of Asian cities. We want to remind people that the city belongs to all of us.

Some of the systems in this country are too rigid and the cost of failure here remains high which, together with other things, stifles the development of a fearless risk-taking mentality. While the environment has become more conducive for creativity to flourish over the last few years, there’s still a lot more that needs to be done.

I believe that truly creative people don’t let this become an excuse. We find ways to work with what we have.

I think Singaporeans in general should stop complaining about things and get their heads down to make things instead.

Generally I’m not the sort of person with achievement destinations in life, but rather there’s a general course of direction in which I’m traveling.

Being alive today and having this conversation with you is evidence that I have overcome all the challenges of life thus far, and I take some pride in that.

The best way to unwind is to have a quiet moment to yourself.

My secondary school testimonial said, “Sociable and friendly, Pritam got along well with his school mates. He was not shy and was always ready to make new friends, experience new things and meet challenges.”

What I remember most is playing soccer with my mates. We played up to three times a day with a plastic ball. Scoring goals for the class and house teams are endearing memories of a fitter life left behind!

I probably developed an interest in politics in my first year of university or thereabouts. The Workers’ Party mirrored my own attitude and vision to the type of opposition politics I would like to see in Singapore. Rational, responsible, respectable.

Connecting with the people is very important. It’s our Party’s bread and butter, and it keeps us rooted to ground issues and realities that affect Singaporeans.

Workers’ Party MPs do not have a philosophy of opposing for the sake of opposing. We scrutinize government bills and ask questions for the benefit of Singaporeans. You can expect us to continue along these lines in future.

What have I learnt from my first parliament sittings? Be prepared for anything!

I think there’s a perceptible demand, regardless of policy, for a government that’s transparent and accountable to Singaporeans—not in words, but in deeds.

Our longstanding, elite-underwritten, government-knows-best attitude has become an albatross around our necks insofar as the political evolution of Singapore is concerned. There is a lot of room for improvement in the areas of transparency and accountability.

I sense some movement in this direction, but in my view, it’s too fitful and indifferent at the moment.

I have a feeling of great pride in representing Eunos. It’s been demanding, but personally satisfying. There is a deep history to this ward, which has seen some very close electoral contests over the decades.

I’d like to play a modest role in Singapore’s political evolution.

Singapore’s political evolution is in the hands of Singaporeans. Decisions taken at the ballot box are a reflection of the wishes of the people.

I don’t like dealing with liars.

I don’t think much ill can come from asking people to do their very best and not to sweat the small stuff. I should remind myself of my own advice every now and then, too.

Live a full life; an honest life.

For unwinding after a long day, spending time with one’s better half is top of the list. It’s also quite amazing what a relaxing walk, conversation or drink (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic!) can do for you.