What is the cardinal rule of any horror film? That it needs to be scary, of course. Unfortunately, exorcist drama Dark Nuns seems to have forgotten that. Directed by Kwon Hyuk-jae and a spin-off to The Priests, Dark Nuns follows Sister Giunia (Song Hye-kyo), an unordained nun who moonlights as an exorcist. She is one…
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27th Far East Film Festival: “My Friend An Delie” Review
Childhood could be compared to a butterfly’s wing. So vital to the creature’s navigation yet so delicate that any human could tear it and impair it forever, the similar fragility of a young mind is not something that should ever be ill-treated. Director and actor Dong Zijian’s My Friend An Delie, in all its care…
27th Far East Film Festival: “The Stone” Review
What happens when two artists, known more for their work in music, acting, and design, step behind the camera to tell a story rooted in faith, greed, and blood? You get The Stone – a hypnotic, high-stakes thriller that pierces the surface of Thai spiritual subculture and delivers a cinematic experience rooted in Thai identity…
The Power of Fire and Sound: GEMINI, BLASÉ, Kwaca and DJ Pool Live in London – Concert Review
Before reading it, drop everything! Because this article will need your full attention. GEMINI, BLASÉ, Kwaca and DJ Pool blew my mind at their London show! DJ Pool just took us straight to the disco world, and it felt like stepping into Fabric or Ministry of Sound on a Saturday night, bass in your chest…
82MAJOR Step Up: Bold Sound, Bigger Vision on 3rd Mini-Album “SILENCE SYNDROME”
82MAJOR are on the run. Well, at least they are in their latest music video to TAKEOVER, accompanied by their 3rd mini-album SILENCE SYNDROME. If it’s your day one with 82MAJOR, six prison escapees getting down on a train track while dressed in soft pink pyjamas with bunny motifs will be the first impression you…
BTS’ j-hope Rewrites History with Groundbreaking Solo Show at BMO Stadium in LA
As one-seventh of BTS, arguably the most influential K-pop phenomenon of the 21st century, j-hope has long mesmerised global audiences with his insane charisma and, without a doubt, kinetic dance mastery. From stadiums packed with ARMYs to solo headliner sets at Lollapalooza, the South Korean rapper, dancer, and producer has continuously reshaped the possibilities of…
Fresh Boy Group NEWBEAT On Living Up To Their Name
We’ve witnessed pineapple hair, wolf howls, and crazier; with K-Pop, there’s no limit to how weird and wonderful things can get. Newest kids on the block NEWBEAT have decided to spark their debut with something very fitting to their name: real hiccups recorded on their predebut release of the same name. At a recent press…
39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: In Conversation with Kim Si-a – Exclusive Interview
At just 16, Kim Si-a proved she is a truly talented young actress with her superb performance in Summer’s Camera, directed by Divine Sung. She beautifully portrayed the emotions of a teenager experiencing grief and self-discovery through her first love. After the world premiere at the 39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, we sat…
39th BFI FLARE: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival: “After the Snowmelt” Review
Taiwanese-born director Yi-Shan Lo’s latest documentary, After the Snowmelt (2024), which premiered at the 2024 Visions du Réel festival in the Burning Lights Competition, and was also shown at this year’s BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, is an emotional and visually striking exploration of grief, survival, and identity. After the Snowmelt challenges traditional storytelling…
39th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival – “Việt and Nam” Review
If you’re a Vietnamese filmmaker, presenting a story to the world about two star-crossed lovers nicknamed Viet and Nam is all but asking the audience to interpret the trajectory of their relationship as a metaphor for the nation itself. The third film from writer/director Truong Minh Quy attempts to avoid this straightforward categorization due to…
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