A compact and light-hearted Brazilian animation, Papaya, screening at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival, feels exceptionally sincere and heartening as director Priscilla Kelle’s feature debut. Without dialogue, the constant adventure of the papaya seed reflects a teeming Amazonian forest landscape blazing with colours through its vitality and the complex interactions of plants coexisting within…
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JUNHEE Set for London Fan Meeting at The Garage, Presented by Korean London
London’s K-pop fans are getting something special this spring. JUNHEE will meet fans up close and personal at an exclusive fan meeting in the capital, organised by Korean London, bringing an afternoon built around conversation and unforgettable one-on-one moments. Set to take place on 12 April 2026 at The Garage (venue changed), the event offers…
Michael Sheen Returns to the Spootlight in a Triumphant New Era for Welsh Theatre
The curtain is rising on a major moment for Welsh arts: Michael Sheen – the nation’s own chameleonic master of stage and screen – returns home this January to lead a new production of Our Town at the Swansea Grand Theatre. It is not only his return to live performance, but also his debut production…
Exploring Diaspora in Art: “A Way From Home” Exhibition
A Way From Home, a fine art and installation exhibition curated by Jia-yi Zhu (Grace), held its private opening on 3 November at Filet, N1 7QP, london, before officially opening to the public from 4 to 5 November. Bringing together sixteen works by fourteen artists, the show broadens the spectrum of diaspora narratives from pan-Asia…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “Hair, Paper, Water” Review
Vietnamese cinema has long existed in the margins of Southeast Asian film culture, overshadowed by the global recognition of its regional neighbours. Yet, in recent years, a resurgence has begun to take shape, led by filmmakers whose work values poetic observation over plot. Among them, Trương Minh Quý. His latest collaboration with Belgian filmmaker Nicolas…
69th BFI London Film Festival: “Human Resource” Review
Abortion remains one of the most polarising debates in the world: a subject weighed down by politics, religion, and morality, but rarely centred on the lived experiences of the women forced to make impossible choices. Too often, the men who play a part in unplanned pregnancies can walk away, while women are left carrying the…
Experience the Magic of Another Fanmeet: JIB DREAM FANMEET in Rome Details
Over the past decade, Thailand’s Boys’ Love (BL) dramas have become far more than niche entertainment. They are vibrant, emotionally rich stories that allow characters and viewers to explore vulnerability, identity, and romance without apology. One of the genre’s most unique strengths is pairing consistency: actors who work together across multiple series build trust and…
Tokyo Gears Up for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
The heartbeat of Japan’s music scene is set to pulse even louder in 2026 as MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) returns for its second edition. Organized by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), the prestigious event will light up the brand-new TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, opening its doors for the first time in October…
Behind the Scenes of “I’m The Most Beautiful Count” with Nut and Ping – Exclusive Interview
Currently airing Thai series I’m The Most Beautiful Count, starring Nut Supanut Lourhaphanich and Ping Orbnithi Leelavetchabutr, is a journey of self-discovery wrapped in perfectly timed humour. Adapted from the webtoon Chan Ni Lae Than Khun Thi Suai Thi Sut Nai Siam by Yuen Kin Pakka Thi Than Phra, the series follows Prince – essayed…
“I’m The Most Beautiful Count”: A Thai BL Drama of Queer Love and Palace Secrets – Review of the First Two Episodes
From its first flashy frame, Thai series I’m The Most Beautiful Count – adapted from the webtoon Chan Ni Lae Than Khun Thi Suai Thi Sut Nai Siam by Yuen Kin Pakka Thi Than Phra – brims with a sense of intrigue. Dropping us into the glamorous world of our protagonist, superstar Prince (Nut Supanut…
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