We met Filipino artist Abi Dionisio at FOCUS Art Fair London 2025, where she was represented by ONE EAST ASIA, and presented her new series called When Threads Take Turns. Her work immediately attracts the eye: at first glance, her paintings appear to be complex embroidered fabric. Step closer, and the illusion dissolves; what looks…
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FOCUS Art Fair London 2025 – FiNGAiSM: The Art of Kento Senga – Exclusive Interview
Best known as a member of Kis-My-Ft2, Kento Senga has spent over twenty years entertaining audiences through music, dancing, and acting. But behind the pop idol image is a thoughtful artist whose work, as well as creativity, goes beyond one’s imagination. Born in Nagoya, Senga began dancing at the age of three, inspired by the…
Joss and Gawin on “My Golden Blood”, Working Together and Their Fanmeet in Europe – Exclusive Interview
For fans of Thai BL dramas, seeing your favourite actors up close is an experience unlike any other. When Joss and Gawin arrived in London for their first European fan-meeting tour, many of us were quite excited. Fans had spent hours immersed in My Golden Blood, following the story of Mark, a vampire struggling with…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “Left-Handed Girl” Review
Left-Handed Girl is one of those films that makes your heart ache and smile at the same time. In her stunning solo debut, Taiwanese filmmaker Shih-Ching Tsou tells the story of a family who, in the face of struggle, confront painful secrets yet ultimately rediscover what matters most: their love for one another. Following a…
69th BFI London Film Festival: In Conversation with Shih-Ching Tsou, Director of “Left-Handed Girl”
For years, Shih-Ching Tsou has been the heartbeat behind some of contemporary cinema’s most human stories. Born and raised in Taipei, she moved to New York after graduating from Fu Jen Catholic University, earning her master’s in Media Studies at The New School. Her career began with Take Out (2004), a small, vérité-style indie she…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “Island of the Winds” Review
Hsu Ya-Ting’s Island of the Winds is a heart-rending documentary that immerses the viewer in the often-overlooked lives of the elderly residents of Lesheng Sanatorium, a former leper colony on the outskirts of Taipei. From the very first moments, the film builds an intimate closeness to its subjects, allowing their memories and struggles to surface…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “ChaO” Review
From the endlessly imaginative Japanese studio STUDIO 4°C comes ChaO, a stunning animated feature that marries slapstick comedy with sweet romance, all told through a burst of colour and hand-drawn beauty that feels almost radical in today’s digital-first era. Director Yasuhiro Aoki, making his feature debut, draws on decades of experience in character animation to…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “With Hasan in Gaza” Review
Few films feel as urgent as With Hasan in Gaza. Especially now, when Palestinian voices are so often drowned out, this documentary resurrects what has been erased: streets, faces, and laughter that once existed in Gaza before repeated cycles of war and occupation. While Palestine continues to endure military occupation and the horrors of genocide,…
The Magic of Thai BL: JossGawin’s Unforgettable London Fan Meet
There’s something magical about Thai BL dramas; their stories connect people not only in Thailand but all around the world. Whether it’s the slow burn, the unspoken glances, the richness of emotion, or simply seeing parts of ourselves in the characters, these shows become personal experiences, unless, of course, they involve supernatural beings. While some…
Alula Film Festival 2025 Announces Full Lineup, Returning to Los Angeles to Celebrate Independent Chinese-Language Cinema
The Alula Film Festival has unveiled the complete lineup for its 2025 edition, set to take place from October 16 to 19 at The Culver City Theaters in Los Angeles. Dedicated to independent, arthouse, and auteur-driven works, Alula continues to serve as a vital platform for bold and original Chinese-language cinema. Formerly known as the…
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