When you think of Jim Sharman’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the first scenes that probably come to mind are that of the iconic time warp sequence, Tim Curry crooning ‘A Sweet Transvestite’ at the Annual Transylvania Convention, Rocky himself being unveiled in all his glory in Frank-N-Furter’s laboratory, or even a loved-up Brad pleading…
Month: August 2020
Dancing the Night Away: Review of BTS’ ‘Dynamite’
“With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now” – Art Buchwald. Dynamite is BTS’ first English language single since their collaboration with Steve Aoki for Waste it On Me (25th October 2018). The surprise release of the single was announced on 2nd August and accompanied by a countdown…
“Painting Makes Me Feel Like I’m Dancing Internally.” – In Conversation with Hwang Sunyoung, a South Korean Artist
How does art make you feel? Whether you feel happiness, sadness, joy or disgust, all emotions are welcome and valid when witnessing, experiencing and even making art. For many artists, producing work allows space for their internal worlds to be released onto the page or canvas, establishing an intimate experience of contemplation, flow and a…
Golden Child, an Idol Boy Group, Announces Their 1st Online Concert
South Korean boy band Golden Child announces their first online concert to meet the global fans, Goldenness [fan club’s name]. Golden Child’s agency, Woollim Entertainment, states that the concert titled GOLDEN CHILD ONTACT CONCERT – NOW will be held on September 13, 2020, at 3 PM (KST). This show will be co-produced by Woollim Entertainment…
1st Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh Announces Its Ambitious Programme
The producers of Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh are pleased to announce their plans for the first ever, free to access edition of the Festival, taking place digitally between 18 and 27 of September. Originally planned as a physical event, the Festival was repivoted to a purely digital form in light of the global pandemic of…
“I Always Want to Be Able to Be a Voice in Any Way Possible and It Doesn’t Matter Which Country I’m in. A Country Does Not Define Me, My Opinion, My Voice or My Identity.” – In Conversation with Ana Kim, a DJ and Model
Social media can be a wonderful thing when one wishes to communicate with like-minded people. The first time I came across Ana Kim, a model and a DJ, was on Instagram. Her positive attitudes, intelligence and beauty struck me straight away. It took me a while to approach Ana with my personal opinion about the…
The Last Ferry from Grass Island Review
Amongst the 263 islands that make up Hong Kong, nestled near the Shenzhen border, sits Grass Island. Hiding away in a small fishing village on Grass Island is ex–hitman Ah Hoi (Tai-Bo). Retired from his life of crime, Ah Hoi now spends his days keeping a low profile and looking after his elderly mother, Ah…
ONF, a South Korean Idol Group, is Set to Celebrate the Upcoming Album Release Through an Online Fan Meeting
South Korean boy band ONF is ready to captivate global music lovers with their upcoming 5th mini-album SPIN-OFF, composed with high participation by the band members. ONF, praised by the fans for their distinctive style, is ready to raise the bar with their upcoming album. While fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for…
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