This week’s TV picks
May 15 – May 21
SUNDAY May 15 Vanguard
Celestial Movies, Astro Ch 309, 4.55pm Supercop director Stanley Tong reunites with Jackie Chan in this actionpacked film where an accountant is wanted dead by a terrorist organisation and his only hope to stay alive is Vanguard, an elite security team.
Sinkhole tvn Movies, Astro Ch 416/unifi TV Ch 201, 10pm
Elated with his new apartment, dongwon throws a housewarming party. What is supposed to be a happy occasion turns into a nightmare when heavy rain leads to a gigantic sinkhole which swallows up the entire apartment and the people inside. now, dong-won and his guests must find their way out. Cha Seoung-won and Lee Kwang-soo star in this disaster flick.
MONDAY
May 16
The Time Traveler’s Wife PREMIERE
HBO, Astro Ch 411, 9am/10pm you’ve read the book and seen the film, now watch the TV series which tells the beautiful and magical love story of Clare and Henry whose relationship is plagued by one small problem – time travel. Can it survive this obstacle? Fans of K-drama would know the answer to this – a resounding YES! Stars Rose Leslie and Theo James.
TUESDAY May 17 Divergence
Celestial Movies, Astro Ch 309, 11.10pm not to be confused with the Hollywood flick Divergent, this 2005 Hong Kong film is about a police, a lawyer and a killer who cross paths after the murder of a federal witness and a kidnapping of a pop star. Starring aaron Kwok, Ekin Cheng and daniel Wu.
Star Vs Food S2
TLC, Astro Ch 707, 9pm
Tagine Tadka – nora’s Maghrebi roots come to the rescue as she cooks up some authentic Moroccan dishes for her friends under the watchful eyes of Chef Rahul.
WEDNESDAY May 18
Zoe Bakes
TLC, Astro Ch 707, 8.05pm Coffee Break – Zoe Francois explores
the Scandinavian tradition called Fika, a coffee break with sweets, when she visits a local bakery. There, she finds inspiration for a new twist on her Cinnamon Braid. In this episode, Zoe also makes a Cardamom Pear Cake.
The Net
Hits Movies, Astro Ch 401, 2.45pm Sandra Bullock stars in this 1995 thriller as a computer analyst whose identity is stolen after a diskette comes into her possession. diskette? What’s that, ask Gen Z.
THURSDAY May 19
Green Crashers
HGTV, Astro Ch 715, 9.10pm
The Joy Of Pets – Housemates, Lobach and Sara have to come up with a solution for their balcony to accommodate their two cats.
Needle In A Timestack
HBO, Astro Ch 411, 9pm
In yet another time-travel tale, this one tells the love story of happily married nick and Janine. Their bubble is burst when Janine’s ex-husband “warps time” in an attempt to tear them apart. Stars Leslie Odom, Jr, Cynthia Erivo, Orlando Bloom and Frieda Pinto.
FRIDAY
May 20
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S23
Primetime, Astro Ch 704, 10pm
One More Tale Of Two Victims –The SVU team has their hands full looking for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children.
SATURDAY May 21
Food Psychology
Astro Shuang Xing, Astro Ch 307, 10pm Bread – Ever noticed when we are stressed out or feeling anxious, we crave food like bread? Find out how high-carbohydrate foods like bread can alter and affect your mood.
The Boss Baby: Family Business
HBO, Astro Ch 411, 9pm
To stop a plot to turn the world’s babies into brats (aren’t they already?), the
entire Templeton family joins up to foil the evil plans of a principal. Featuring the voice talents of James Marsden, Jeff Goldblum and Lisa Kudrow.
Hard Hit
tvn Movies, Astro Ch 416/unifi TV Ch 201, 10pm
On the way to work with his two kids, Sung-gyu received a phone call and is told that he is sitting on a bomb and is warned that if he gets out of his seat, the bomb would go off. Someone call Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves! This Korean movie stars Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook and Lee Jae-in.