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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Montages of a Modern Motherhood: Hedwig Tam shines in bleak drama
Hong Kong writer-director Oliver Chan, a mother herself, paints a grim picture of maternity in a patriarchal Chinese society.
23 Apr 2025 - 6:15PM
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Gen Z
Photo booths, now TikTok viral, get a Korean twist in LA cafe
23 Apr 2025 - 2:13PM
American cinema
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The Accountant 2: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal back for illogical sequel
23 Apr 2025 - 11:15AM
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American cinema
Suzie Wong star Nancy Kwan looks back on her life and breaking barriers
In her memoir The World of Nancy Kwan, the actress who was born in Hong Kong tells her story of being Asian in Hollywood in a different era.
23 Apr 2025 - 7:15AM
Nancy Kwan in a still from the 1960 movie The World of Suzie Wong. She looks back on her life and on breaking barriers as an Asian in Hollywood in her new memoir, The World of Nancy Kwan.
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Hong Kong Film Awards 2025: who will win and who should win
Twilight of the Warriors and The Last Dance are expected to scoop up most of the prizes, but are any films more deserving of the awards?
22 Apr 2025 - 5:20PM
TV shows and streaming video
‘I’ve never had this much freedom before,’ Andor creator says of season 2
Andor creator Tony Gilroy and Cassian Andor actor Diego Luna talk about the new season of the Star Wars spin-off, which premieres this week.
22 Apr 2025 - 12:56PM
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Korean drama reviews
Heavenly Ever After: new Netflix K-drama tugs at the heartstrings
Starring Kim Hye-ja, Son Suk-ku and Han Ji-min, Heavenly Ever After sees a husband and wife reunite in the afterlife – with a twist.
21 Apr 2025 - 7:45PM
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Son Suk-ku (left) and Kim Hye-ja in a still from Heavenly Ever After, a new fantasy romance Korean drama on Netflix exploring life after death.
American cinema
Sinners director Ryan Coogler on how Metallica inspired new horror film
The Black Panther director talks about how Metallica’s song One inspired the structure of his new vampire movie starring Michael B. Jordan.
20 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Lust, Caution made waves for its sex scenes but overdid the caution
Although beautifully staged, this Hong Kong-US-China production starring Tony Leung and Tang Wei had a muddled story and misguided messages.
20 Apr 2025 - 3:15PM
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YouTube and YouTubers
The slam dunk rise of YouTube’s Dude Perfect, rocking 61 million subscribers
With videos racking up over 18.5 billion views, the five friends who make up the US sports-comedy group are hailed as ‘content trailblazers’.
19 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM
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Music
Senegalese ‘Seven Seconds’ star back on the road at 65 with new album
Youssou N’Dour talks about his new album Eclairer Le Monde – Light The World, using African instruments, and his 45 years as a singer.
19 Apr 2025 - 3:15PM
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Senegalese singer-songwriter Youssou N’dour talks about his 45-year career in music and his new album. Photo: AFP
Korean drama reviews
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Way Back Love: Kim Min-ha, Gong Myung shine in fantasy K-drama
This Korean drama mixes tragedy and humour in a tale of a Grim Reaper figure (Gong Myung) saving a guilt-ridden girl (Kim Min-ha).
18 Apr 2025 - 7:15PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
How Australian-Chinese movie Guardians of the Tomb reached new lows
This 2018 co-production starring Li Bingbing about deadly spiders in China was poorly made and scripted, earning well below its budget.
18 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Smashing Frank: Hedwig Tam robs the rich and powerful in slick drama
Director Trevor Choi tries to explore Hong Kong’s generational and class divide with a film that sees the poor and young steal from the rich.
17 Apr 2025 - 5:50PM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
How Sakura Ando defied traditions to become one of Japan’s top actresses
The Godzilla Minus One and Shoplifters actress reflects on her career, juggling parenting, and future aspirations as she visits Hong Kong.
17 Apr 2025 - 12:15PM
Sakura Ando is photographed in Hong Kong during her visit to attend the 2025 Hong Kong International Film Festival, which opened on April 10. The acclaimed Japanese actress reflects on her eclectic career, from indie films to Godzilla Minus One, and her future aspirations. Photo: Dickson Lee
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 18-20
From a fun toy festival and thrilling circus escapade to a yoga session with your dog, there is plenty to look forward to this long weekend.
18 Apr 2025 - 5:45PM
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SCMP Highlights
Russian tourists in China, non-nuclear hydrogen bomb test: 5 weekend reads
From French people discovering Taobao to Russian tourists in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
21 Apr 2025 - 12:15PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Jon Hamm talks about robbing the ultrarich in Your Friends & Neighbors
Hamm talks about playing an ex-hedge fund manager drowning in debt who breaks into his wealthy neighbours’ homes to steal luxury items.
17 Apr 2025 - 4:15AM
Jon Hamm as ex-hedge funder Andrew Cooper in a still from Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors. Photo: AP
Korean drama reviews
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Friendly Rivalry: Lee Hye-ri shines in Netflix high school mystery K-drama
Starring Lee Hye-ri, Chung Su-bin, Kang Hye-won and Oh Woo-ri, this new Korean drama has much to offer – if you don’t mind the bumpy ride.
16 Apr 2025 - 7:45PM
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American cinema
Youn Yuh-jung on channelling her past in The Wedding Banquet
The Oscar-winning 78-year-old talks about her son coming out and bringing intense emotion to Andrew Ahn’s new remake of the 1993 romcom.
16 Apr 2025 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Once Upon a Lie: Irene Wan chases much younger man in unconvincing romance
Irene Wan plays a lovesick divorcee catfishing a much younger man, played by Bruce Hung, in a superficial film that lacks any chemistry.
16 Apr 2025 - 5:45PM
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TV shows and streaming video
Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey on their growth filming The Last of Us season 2
The two stars reveal what they are proud of from filming season two, how they ignore misogynistic comments and more.
16 Apr 2025 - 4:15AM
Ramsey and Pascal at the season two premiere of The Last of Us in Los Angeles in the US. Photo: EPA
Korean drama reviews
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Buried Hearts: Park Hyung-sik seeks revenge in second-rate K-drama
This corporate revenge thriller Korean drama tries to juggle too many moving parts and twists, and ends up a confusing mess.
15 Apr 2025 - 7:45PM
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Resident Playbook: Go Youn-jung leads Hospital Playlist spin-off
Go plays one of a group of new hospital resident doctors learning the ropes as this K-drama gets off to a chaotic start.
15 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM
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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop
K-pop songs with a ‘French touch’? Korean precision meets French flair
Korean and French music professionals collaborated in Seoul’s first Atelier K-pop songwriting camp, creating K-pop tracks with a French vibe.
15 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM
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