Bfm :: A Sunday Kinda Love

We bring back some storytelling on A Sunday Kinda Love with an intriguing tale by Foo Sek Han about a little dog named Gamju, and his innocent uncovering of something altogether dark. [ Part 2 ]

Love is big business, which is why we've curated a few things you could do with your Valentine which are off the overpriced, overbeaten path. The folks from BeautyGuide.com.my share tried-and-tested beauty tips and spots for the best treatments to gift or enjoy with a loved one.  

On this episode we explore some of the most bizarre and obscure music genres, track their origins and decide if we like what we hear.

We dig deep to discover the who, what and why of the Hipster culture, with discoveries in attitudes, books, film and music. Othniel Ting lends his expertise in discerning between authentic and fake hipsters.

We take a look at the winners and losers of The Golden Globe Awards,  contemplate the what-ifs, and ponder the Oscar possibilities. 

This week we highlight the top 5 movies and 5 shows we're looking forward to in 2015, which, judging by the trends, are  full of superheroes, dinosaurs, uber-spies, true detectives, cowboys, and lightsabers.

While current affairs cast a sombre cloud over the new year, we invite you to curl up on the sofa with us to partake in some of the darkest french films to be released in 2014. While they're not all exactly film noir, the dresscode remains black. Dark glasses, optional. 

We bring you a curation of newly released tunes featuring some prolific names, some new and some long-absent, including the Wu Tang Clan, D'angelo, George Ezra, Charli XCX and more. 

We go to the movies this week and take an in-depth look at The Hobbit Trilogy, including a review (spoiler alert!) of The Battle of the Five Armies. We also take a quick look at Terbaik Dari Langit, and give away the 50th Anniversary Limited Hardcover Edition of the Lord of The Rings Trilogy with pullout maps, courtesy of BookXcess.

We continue with Part 2 of our mini holiday capsules to bring you the best things to read, see and listen to in December.

Maya Tan recalls the story of a stolen book from her childhood, Zamzuriah Zahari helps us tell a mythical story often portrayed in May Yong performances and finally, William Beale takes us on the journey of one man’s life.

In this final episode for Season 1 of A Sunday Kinda Love, we look at gratitude because we believe gratitude is generally overlooked in our busy lives. To give thanks to our listeners, we give away 10 passes to the preview of the Big Bad Wolf sale, thanks to BookXcess. Tasha’s got a list of things we can thankfully enjoy in our beloved city. On Couch Potatoes, Umapagan Ambikaipakan says  - thanks but no thanks -  in an open letter to director Christopher Nolan about the movie, Interstellar. Richard Bradbury and I discuss the letter. And a for a little bit of dessert,  Malaysian writer and student of anthropology, Nina gives thanks for fond memories of her grandmother, the No. 1 Punjabi.

A Sunday Kinda Love celebrates Universal Children's Day with events to bond with and enjoy life with the kiddies. Our Couch Potatoes, Christina Orow and Edwin Sumun reminisce over the movies they've loved from their formative years and give away the Signature Edition Hardcover Harry Potter Boxed Set courtesy of BookXcess. To round things off, Tasha Fusil collects some gems in the form of parenting advice from the smartmouth generation of tomorrow.

International Men's Day and International Philosophy Day are celebrated on  the 19th of November. To that cause, writer and poet, William Beale comes on to tell us stories about being a man, amongst them, Alfred Nobel's journey to man-dom. Tasha Fusil has a to-do list of fun things to catch with the best man/men in your life, and on Couch Potatoes, Christina Orow and Edwin Sumun talk about some of the books that have shaped their personal philosophies. 

Our treat for you this week is Zamzuriah Zahari, hero of the dying art of Mak Yong. Tasha Fusil curates some heroic things to look forward to in the week ahead. On Couch Potatoes, Christina Orow explores some of the top rated movie heroes and villains of all time, and some of the hero movies we can’t wait to watch. Finally we collaborate with Zamzuriah for the retelling of a mythical story often portrayed in Mak Yong performances - the story of Dewa Muda and the Seven-Petaled Blossom. 

We believe laughter is the best way to exercise your stomach muscles. And we hear it cures headaches too! We put pins on the KL map to highlight where to get your dose of laughs. Our Couch Potato, Christina Orow reads from books to tickle your funnybone, and Tasha Fusil speaks to various folks to help you guide that awkward social moment to a mirthful ending.

A Malaysian ghost story with an unexpected twist. 'Mad About Mary' is a story about Siva, a homeless man who's fixated on Mary. He lives each day to catch a glimpse of her, even as the voices in his head give him ideas about all the things he could do to her. Still he fights the impulse, but one day, things change. 'Mad About Mary' is a short story written by Terence Toh, taken from the anthology of short stories KL Noir: White, published by Fixi Novo. — Written by: Terence Toh Narration by: Maya Tan Abdullah Voice Actors: Umapagan Ampikaipakan, Adeline Choong, Nadiah Abdul Aziz, Othniel Ting Produced by: Daryl Ong & Maya Tan Abdullah

We link the cobwebs to bring you Part 2 of the spooky Malaysian ghost story told on I Love KL - 'Mad About Mary', written by Terence Toh, taken from the anthology KL Noir: White by Fixi Novo, featuring the voices of Umapagan Ambikaipakan, Adeline Choong, Othniel Ting, and Nadiah Abdul Aziz. If you're seeking thrills, we consult our ouija board for places where lightning will strike not once but twice. On Couch Potatoes, we turn our heads 360 degrees to bring you the best of horror viewing, and finally Tasha checks her cauldron for some hacks to liven up Halloween celebrations.

This week is all about the comeback. Ever been in a situation where someone takes a verbal swipe at you and you don't have a witty comeback for it till much much later? We offer you some comebacks to store away for rainy days. Then, some comeback shows, concerts and events to re-visit. On Couch Potatoes, we run through the biggest shows to come back this Fall season. To finish, Tasha experiments with hacks to bring about new uses and the return of the Mason jar.

We invite Malaysians to come out to play in open spaces with events in Lake Gardens and more. Our Couch Potatoes curate some of the best films to come out in recent years. For those stepping out, our inhouse makeup junkie, Fluffy, reviews the best means to Lavish Lashes.