Culture
Walking with Dinosaurs Returns with Character-Driven Prehistoric Stories
Dinosaurs have never gone out of style. Their timeless appeal in museums and media is undeniable, and now the BBC revives the classic 1999 series Walking with Dinosaurs with...
Edward Burtynsky Captures Global Industry’s Reach in “China in Africa”
Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky discovered his passion at age 11 when his father bought...
Ethical Elephant Tourism Thrives at Samui Elephant Sanctuary
In the tropical haven of Koh Samui, Thailand, Kaew Ta and Kham Phean have...
From Shy Teen to Healing Guide: Sonia Samtani’s Mission to Help Others Overcome Procrastination
Sonia Samtani’s journey from a shy teenager with low self-esteem to a respected therapist...
Yaeyama Kyori Wagyu: Japan’s Unique Beef Shines in Vietnam’s Michelin-Starred Kitchens
Not all Wagyu beef is created equal, and beef aficionados are quick to note...
“Jumbo” Becomes Indonesia’s Highest-Grossing Animated Film, Surpassing Frozen 2
"Jumbo," an Indonesian animated film about a spirited orphan named Don, has taken the country by storm, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie in Indonesia’s...
Halle Berry Alters Cannes Red Carpet Look Amid New Dress Code Rules
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry revealed she had to make a last-minute change to her outfit at the Cannes Film Festival after learning about the...
Tom Cruise Shines at Cannes Amid Farewell to Mission: Impossible
Tom Cruise made a dramatic return to the Cannes Film Festival red carpet on Wednesday, greeted by a live band performing the iconic "Mission:...
Cannes Film Market 2024 Proceeds Amid Industry Uncertainty and Tariff Concerns
As the 2024 Cannes Film Market unfolds, film buyers and sellers arrive under a cloud of uncertainty. The initial shock from former U.S. President...
Exiled Russian Filmmaker Roma Liberov Reflects on Leaving Home and the Future of His Culture
Roma Liberov, a Russian filmmaker long captivated by the fate of exiled writers after the 1917 revolution, never imagined he would one day share...
Maren Morris Embraces Her Truth with New Album and Personal Revelation
When country music star Maren Morris first began voicing her support for the LGBTQ community, she believed she was doing so as an ally....
Mr Blank 2.0 Delivers a Dark Vision of Surveillance and Humanity
As the audience enters the auditorium of the Kwai Tsing Theatre, they are immediately confronted by a stark message displayed on wall-mounted screens: “These...
Ulana Switucha Wins Photography Award for Capturing Tokyo’s Innovative Public Toilets
On April 16, the winners of the 18th edition of the Sony World Photography Awards were announced during a ceremony held in London. Among...
Heartbeat Opera Brings Big Operatic Vision to Intimate Stages
Dan Schlosberg vividly recalls the humble beginnings of Heartbeat Opera. Eleven years ago, the company staged its very first performance in a yoga studio...
Chef André Chiang Unveils Artistic Culinary Book at Raffles Hotel Singapore
Taiwanese chef André Chiang, renowned for his avant-garde French cuisine at the now-closed Restaurant André, has taken on a new role as Raffles Hotel...
Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr’s Real-Life Chemistry Fuels Netflix’s Forever
The journey of Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr to starring in Netflix’s Forever mirrors the poignant, youthful energy of the series itself. Their...
IU Set for May Comeback with Cha Eun-woo in Music Video Cameo
IU is set to make her long-awaited return as a singer this May, marking her first musical release since her EP The Winning in...
Germany Secures Hohenzollern Artifacts for Public Display
Thousands of cultural treasures once belonging to Germany’s former Hohenzollern imperial family will remain in public museums in Berlin and Brandenburg, following a historic...
Pump Up the Healthy Love Review: A Romantic Comedy on Fitness Obsession
"Pump Up the Healthy Love" is a lighthearted Korean romantic comedy that humorously critiques the nation’s fitness obsession. Set against a backdrop of South...
