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''Beef'' protagonists raging at another driver, Lee Sung Jin

Beef: season one review

Exploring the first season’s captivating characters and storyline.

Publicity photo of the cast of 1960's ''The Magnificent Seven''

Red western cinema: making consumers of Soviets

Reviewing the a counter-cultural phenomenon

Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective is a Japanese medical mystery series authored by Mikito Chinen, featuring illustrations by Noizi Ito, which blends medical drama with thrilling detective work

My five favorite anime from the 2025 winter season

A look at the anime releases last season

A tablet sitting on a bed next to a cup of coffee, Playing Taylor Swift

10 Taylor Swift songs perfect for sports fans and athletes

How Taylor Swift's hits can enhance your sports experience, from motivational anthems to celebration tracks

Engaged in the experience, the woman watches live-streamed content, reflecting the increasing appeal of interactive and real-time events on platforms like YouTube and Twitch

The future of streaming: trends shaping TV and movies

How new platforms and features are transforming our viewing experience

Rendition of an animation studio

It’s time to appreciate forgotten animated movies

Animated movies that deserve a second look

Lead character Hayoung walking alongside a downtown avenue at night in So Young Shelly Yo's ''Smoking Tigers''

Film review: Smoking Tigers

So Young Shelly Yo’s feature directorial debut is a creative masterpiece

A beautiful Japanese woman in a black long-sleeve shirt playing the harp on a street in Kyoto, Japan

The timeless elegance of the harp

The origins, evolution, and cultural significance of the harp

In the spotlight of creativity, the drag queen's eye makeup sparkles with bold colours, reflecting the vibrant spirit of self-expression that defines the art of drag

Drag race revolution: South Africa leads LGBTQIA+ progress

How hosting Ru Paul's iconic franchise sparks hope for change across Africa

Robert Pattinson leads Mickey 17, showcasing his range in this mind-bending sci-fi thriller. His captivating presence promises to bring depth and intensity to the film, adding another standout performance to his diverse career

My most anticipated movies & series of 2025

Sci-fi, action, and unforgettable finales

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso in the Tv series Ted Lasso

Ted Lasso: a celebration of football and life

How Ted Lasso resonates beyond football with themes of kindness and found family

The Warning live during their 2025 Keep Me Fed world tour in Mexico. From left: Alejandra Villarreal, Paulina Villarreal, and Daniela Villarreal © Photo by Bill Dahl

Seismic shifts: The Warning 2025 world tour has begun

A rock revolution unleashed

A vibrant crowd listening to musicians perform at a street festival in New Orleans, USA

New Orleans jazz & heritage festival

Listen to the ‘Good Time’ music

A bespectacled DJ spins mesmerizing beats, while the man beside him dances with unbridledly

A history of the DJ

Shifts in practice, culture, and vocation over the years

A man in yellow reaching for the viewer, reminiscent of a terrible King who wore the same color

Original horror movies to look forward to in 2025

Move over prequels, sequels, and remakes. It’s time for some fresh concepts

BTS at Incheon Hallyu Concert, 17 September 2014, South Korea

BTS and the rise of South Korea’s creative economy

How the global success of BTS is shaping South Korea's cultural and economic landscape

Tove Marika Jansson was a Swedish-speaking Finnish author, novelist, painter, illustrator and comic strip author

Tove Jansson: creator of the Moomins and Finnish icon

From political satire to beloved stories, the life and legacy of a trailblazing artist

A vicuña grazing on the brown grasses of the Atacama Desert, Antofagasta, Chile, during the daytime

Chile: Bollywood’s next cinematic paradise

A cinematic love affair in the making

The essence of old Hollywood with a striking image of a black woman holding a clapperboard, embodying the role of a producer with timeless elegance and sophistication

Black movie producers: shaping Hollywood's narrative

Explore the impact and influence of Donald Glover, Tyler Perry, and other black visionaries in the film industry

Photograph of the The Land of Heart's Desire Play by Yeats at the Forest Theater by the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club, 1911

Zsuzsanna Balázs: a journey through queer modernist theatre

Queer connections between W. B. Yeats and Gabriele D’Annunzio’s theatre through gender, power, and desire

Fan favorite Jynx at her lowest

Arcane: the perfect show for non-gamers

Why Netflix’s Arcane is a must-stream for gamers and non-gamers alike

A woman holding a clapper over her face

Analyzing contemporary cinema

Objective perspectives and subjective interpretations in modern cinema

Two men in white T-shirts and blue checkered shirts, holding popcorn and removing 3D glasses, watching a movie against an isolated orange background

From cinemas to streaming: the shift in entertainment

How streaming is changing the way we watch movies and shows

A couple tangoing beneath the spotlight

Dance: triumph of the soul

Where spirit comes alive through movement

The essence of amapiano music with an image of headphones held by a male against a backdrop of musical keys and a piano, capturing the soulful rhythm and vibe of amapiano

Amapiano: the electrifying sound weeping the globe

Explore the origins, growth, and global phenomenon of amapiano music

The weight of responsibility hangs in the air as these three doctors connect over shared struggles, each one striving to make a difference despite their own vulnerabilities

New Amsterdam: Netflix's take on the astrological 12th house

Understanding the lessons of the 12th house through this popular medical drama series

Margaret Qualley as Sue from the movie The Substance

10 must-watch films: thrills and brilliance

Diverse collection of groundbreaking movies that redefine storytelling and captivate the senses

Experience the breathtaking allure of a Kenyan sunset in the majestic savannah of Africa, a captivating natural spectacle that embodies the raw beauty of the land

Out of Africa: Blixen's love story & cinematic legacy

A timeless journey of heart, land, and love

A ballet dancer gracefully leans towards the floor, her focus on her feet and form

The art of, repetition, restriction, white lines, and annual gala performances

A young man with a retro camera is captured alongside film projector, movie screen, film camera, and film editing equipment, embodying the essence of cinematic artistry and production

Transformative power of film and theatre: a cultural journey

From Shakespearean drama to modern blockbusters

Retro digital art illustration, capturing the essence of podcast creation in its vintage charm

Unraveling the mystery: the allure of crime podcasts

Exploring the psychological thrills and community engagement driving their phenomenal rise

Andrew Scott stars as Tom Ripley in the series Ripley

Top must-watch TV series of 2024

The best new and returning shows of the year

Robert Wyatt is an English retired musician. A founding member of the influential Canterbury scene bands Soft Machine and Matching Mole

Robert Wyatt: a musical journey of resilience and evolution

Exploring the iconic singer-songwriter's impact from the Canterbury School

Events in Entertainment

Tosca. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

25 Apr — 6 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Les pêcheurs de perles. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Les pêcheurs de perles

27 Apr — 7 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Léviathan. Courtesy of Théâtre de l'Odéon

2 — 23 May 2025 at the Théâtre de l'Odéon in Paris, France

Il trovatore. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

15 — 28 May 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Roméo et Juliette. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

Roméo et Juliette

24 May — 21 Jun 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Sacre. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

6 — 15 Jun 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

The world of Tim Burton, exhibition view. Courtesy of Design Museum

The world of Tim Burton

25 Oct — 26 May 2025 at the Design Museum in London, United Kingdom

Parsifal. Courtesy of Staatsoper Unter den Linden

12 — 20 Apr 2025 at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, Germany

Candlelight. Courtesy of Fever

Candlelight Bridgerton concert in Capetown

3 Apr — 25 May 2025 at the Star Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa

The art of James Cameron, exhibition view. Courtesy of Museo Nazionale del Cinema

The art of James Cameron

26 Feb — 15 Jun 2025 at the Museo Nazionale del Cinema in Turin, Italy

Bubble planet, an immersive experience. Courtesy of Fever

Bubble planet, an immersive experience debuting on Phoenix

21 Feb — 30 Apr 2025 at the Arizona Mills in Tempe, United States

Kite, Listener, 2018. Courtesy of Department PR

List projects 31, Kite

30 Jan — 18 May 2025 at MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, United States

Kollabor, exhibition view. Courtesy of Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein

22 Oct 2024 — 31 Dec 2025 at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein with Hilti Art Foundation in Vaduz, Liechtenstein

100 years of radio. As Austria went on air, exhibition view. Courtesy of Technisches Museum Wien

100 years of radio. As Austria went on air

6 Oct 2024 — 2 Sep 2025 at the TMW - Technisches Museum Wien in Vienna, Austria

Tuning in. Acoustique de l'émotion, exhibition view. Courtesy of International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Museum

Tuning in. Acoustique de l'émotion

3 Oct 2024 — 24 Aug 2025 at the Musée international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge in Geneva, Switzerland

Rimini Protokoll, Alter ego bootleg, exhibition view. Courtesy of Albertinum Museum

Alter ego bootleg, a multimedia puppet show in three rooms

7 Sep 2024 — 29 Jun 2025 at the Albertinum in Dresden, Germany

Böhm. Courtesy of the Deutsches Theater

21 Jun 2024 — 18 May 2025 at the Deutsches Theater in Berlin, Germany

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