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Oct 29, 20151 min read

That Time of Night | James Lee

Was invited to That Time of Night magazine show on BFM 89.9 on the 28th OCt 2015 hosted by Richard Bradbury and Adeline Choong. And had...

Oct 3, 20151 min read

Five picked to come up with concepts for collectibles

BY NOW you will have seen the three collectible Malaysian limited-edition designs for Guinness, but do you know that not only are they...

Aug 10, 20151 min read

How to Really Watch Films, James Lee at TEDxKL 2015

When filmmaker James Lee talks about his craft, he does not always just talk about the art and science of making films. Sometimes he...

Apr 27, 20151 min read

NUYOU magazine Special Feature

Being feature as one of filmmakers in Nuyou (Malaysia) magazine May issue 2015, thanks to the creative and styling team for making me...

Feb 10, 20150 min read

James Lee interviewed in WAU

Dec 31, 20141 min read

The Scary Way to a Moviegoer’s Heart

Why do people pay to watch horror movies and scare themselves half to death in the process? Perhaps the gratification is in the sense of...

Dec 13, 20141 min read

Lights, Camera and Action: When Life Imitates Art

I have always believed that Malaysia is never short in producing local-gone-global talents in various industries, including the movie...

Aug 26, 20141 min read

"Crazy"Filmmaker James Lee and His Serious Thoughts On How To Survive In The Film Industry

Doghouse 73 Pictures is the brainchild of Malaysian film director James Lee Thim Heng. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, Lee was originally trained...

May 23, 20141 min read

7 Things About the very Prolific Malaysia Filmmaker James Lee

Talking about James Lee & his films is a plunge into the excitement in Malaysian films. He’s considered a pioneer of the digital...

Mar 3, 20141 min read

Front Row | Doghouse 73 Pictures

Check out my radio interview with Front Row BFM 89.9 The Business Station on my career and vision with indie filmmaking in Malaysia....

Feb 14, 20141 min read

You Offend Me You Offend My Family FLAVAH OF THE WEEK: AMOUR

I am a big admirer of Malaysian filmmaker James Lee, who has just released Lee has a solid filmography comprised of award winning indie...

Feb 2, 20141 min read

Second Life: A Dialogue With Malaysian Filmmaker James Lee

Independent filmmaker James Lee recently officially launched his content creation platform this year, Doghouse 73 Pictures, with a brand...

Oct 3, 20131 min read

Biting into Fear

MALAYSIAN director James Lee has always wanted to make a film that could capture the international market. His wish may be coming true....

Aug 17, 20132 min read

Three Bites of Malaysian Horror

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 — A good storyteller and a ghost story are a match as satisfying as wine and cheese, coffee and chocolate, pulut and...

Aug 8, 20131 min read

Malaysian Filmmaker James Lee Launches YouTube Omnibus '3 Doors of Horrors'

A new YouTube-based short film project is gearing up to give Asian horror film fans a scare during the Hungry Ghost Festival holiday...

Oct 24, 20121 min read

Filmmaker with a Difference

James Lee is that rare Malaysian filmmaker who straddles the line between mainstream commercial flick and independent art house films -...

Oct 10, 20121 min read

VIFF 2012 Review: If It's Not Now, Then When?

The world can be a dull and sullen place. Movies of the mainstream variety offer an easy if not cathartic diversion from the humdrum with...

Oct 8, 20121 min read

Malaysian Director James Lee Talks About Local Film Industry & Doing Sci-Fi

In Malaysia, the term “independent” film usually is just code for really slow, overwrought and boring. I did not think much of James...

Oct 6, 20121 min read

Busan 2012: Director James Lee on His Latest Project, 'If It’s Not Now Then When?'

James Lee is best known on the Asian festival circuit for his socially astute art-house dramas, such as his breakout My Beautiful Washing...

Jul 5, 20101 min read

Going to work, and working so well

When I told a friend I was going to watch a Chinese dance group address the issue of urban angst on Saturday night, he said, “But don’t...