Reviews
Book Review: Sean Perera’s A Butterfly
Make the mistake of reading Sean Perera’s debut novel, A Butterfly, while hungry, and you will soon find yourself craving all manner of deliciousnes
The Watchlist Whisperer: Inside the Manosphere & Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model
This week’s Watchlist is basically about perspective - what we choose to see, and what we only understand later. Inside the Manosphere looks at a ve
The Watchlist Whisperer with Rihaab Mowlana
This week’s Watchlist came together in two very different ways: one show I’d been waiting years to see return, and one film I watched almost by ac
RihView: Crises and Cricket
This week isn’t about light drama or internet nonsense. It’s about power. The kind that drops bombs and redraws borders. The kind that wears a cri
Double Blue Resonance: A Celebration of Wesley College’s Choral Legacy
10th January 2026, a night where history, harmony, and purpose converged, Wesley College bore witness to a concert that resonated far beyond music. Do
Buzz with Danu: Sun, Sea, Vanakkam & Very Good Fish
Let me tell you something. Some places don’t just welcome you… They emotionally adopt you. That was my weekend at Uppuveli Beach by DSK.
The Watchlist Whisperer: Haq & The Diplomat S3
This week’s Watchlist feels like a study in emotional range. On one end, there’s Haq, quiet, heavy, and the kind of film that asks you to sit stil
Voices that Inspire: a Debut Performance by the Soul Sounds Academy Community Choir
On the 23rd of August, the Club House at Havelock City opened its doors to an audience of over 350 people, for ‘’Why We Sing’’ the debut perfo
The Watchlist Whisperer: Wednesday & The Hunting Wives
This week on The Watchlist Whisperer, we’ve got two very different warnings: never underestimate a girl with a typewriter stare, and never accept an
The Watchlist Whisperer: My Life With the Walter Boys & Thug Life
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
RihView: Chaotic Lift Rides, Adult Toddlers, & Princess Diana
A lift ride that turned into a contact sport. A cinema full of adult toddlers. And a birthday tribute to the one royal South Asians will defend like s
Of BTS, Bias, and the Burden of Colonised Thinking
Earlier this month, millions of fans around the world rejoiced as BTS, the global pop sensation from South Korea, were reunited after completing their
Review: “Bright Light” Illuminates the Stage with Passion and Purpose
On the evening of June 7, 2025, the MJF Centre Auditorium in Katubedda, Moratuwa, transformed into a powerful symbol of inclusion, determination, and
Deepa Mehta Celebrates Cinema and Sri Lanka
Over the weekend of May 31st and June 1st, 2025, Oscar-nominated Indo-Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta launched Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts’ inaugural
Review on ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’
Indu Dharmasena’s beloved stage comedy ‘Madai Tomiya Colomba Giya’ made a triumphant return to the Lionel Wendt Theatre this past weekend, delig
Review: An Evening of ‘’Family, Fun and Love’’ - Sanjeev in Concert with Tharuka and Cheran
On the evening of April 25th, the Lionel Wendt Theatre was filled with warmth, music, and a sense of togetherness as ‘Sanjeev in Concert with Tharuk
The Watchlist Whisperer: When Life Gives You Tangerines & You
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Watchlist Whisperer: Tentigo & Adolescence
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
GLF: Four Days of Literary Brilliance, Debate, and Cultural Celebration
Galle Literary Festival returned this year in spectacular fashion, drawing writers, thinkers, and book lovers from around the world to Sri Lanka’s h
The Watchlist Whisperer: It Ends With Us & A Family Affair
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Watchlist Whisperer: Movies based on true events
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Watchlist Whisperer: Catfish Documentaries
Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
The Watchlist Whisperer: Feel Good TV Shows
This week, we’re ditching the dark dramas, mind-bending thrillers and documentaries, diving headfirst into a world of pure joy and laughter. We’v
Epic Black Delivers a Captivating Performance
Epic Black, the latest production by Naomi Rajaratnam’s dance house, ‘With My Feet,’ took the stage at the Bishop’s College Auditorium from Au
The Watchlist Whisperer: Maharaj vs Maharaja
Struggling to navigate the everexpanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure of what to watch
K-pop: The Global Cultural Phenomenon
Marked by their catchy melodies, remarkably synchronised choreographies and stunning visuals at live performances as well as impeccably produced music
The Watchlist Whisperer: Severance & Black Mirror
This week, we’re ditching the documentaries and diving headfirst into the realm of mind-bending fiction! Ever feel like your brain needs a good twis
Dancesport Championship 2024
The Dancesport Championship 2024 Sri Lanka, held on July 7th at the Golden Rose in Boralesgamuwa, was a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and r
The Watchlist Whisperer: Indian Documentaries
This week, we’re taking a spicy trip across the border for a taste of true-crime documentaries from our fascinating neighbour, India. Get ready to d
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