A small selection of articles I’ve written over the years for The Star.
Safe, clean and abundant
Is nuclear energy the safe, “green” energy of the future?
Sustainable fashion to protect Earth
Can fashion be fashionable and green? A few Malaysian think so.
End of the pipeline
What will happen to modern civilisation if the world runs out of oil?
Met Nicholas Cage in Beverly Hills for Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the result is Teacher Man and Magical Power.
Zooming in on zombies: Interview with Andrew Lincoln of The Walking Dead.
In a lighter vein (Jan 21, 2010) and Walsh’s world (Jan 24, 2010) for Legion. Was a treat to meet Paul Bettany and Kate Walsh! It’s an even bigger treat when Paul served us drinks!
Terminator Salvation: Interviewing Christian Bale after the screaming scandal was challenging, but the man was an utter professional. It is also interesting to speak to Aussie actor Sam Worthington before he hit it big with Avatar: Good Christian (May 17, 2009) and Soldier of Fortune (May 28, 2009).
Enchanted: As a warm-blooded female, it was next to impossible trying to concentrate when Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden was next to me. Somehow, I managed: Humorous Turn and Keeping it real is the result.
Camelot: Visiting the set of Camelot in Ireland in November 2010 is such a treat (Attention to Detail). Here’s a Dark Retelling of the Arthurian tale.
Rome: Met actor Kevn McKidd in Singapore and was astounded when he joined us for pottery lessons (!) and dinner. McKidd eventually ended up in Grey’s Anatomy. Success couldn’t have happened to a nicer bloke. You’ll be happy to Meet McKidd.
Little Nyonya: This Singaporean drama about Peranakans is quite a hit. Have a look at Big Little Nyonya.
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Elizabeth Tai is a freelance writer, journalist and editor based in Adelaide.
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She also writes books. She is the co-author (as Gabrielle Low) of Malaysia Chic, published by Edition Didier Millet and Trixie Koala, a series of educational children's books.
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