Vampire thriller ‘Sinners’ makes Oscars history with record 16 nominations
LOS ANGELES — Vampire thriller “Sinners” stormed into Oscars history on Thursday with a record 16 nominations, positioning the Warner Bros film as the...
’80s nostalgia seen with fresh eyes
STAGING a beloved Filipino coming-of-age tale four decades after the original film came out could be considered a no-brainer in 2026, given how nostalgia is the big thing in different forms of storytelling today. Using the versatility of Philippine theater as a platform, the challenge now is presenting 1980s nostalgia with a refreshed perspective.
Taylor Swift named to Songwriters Hall of Fame, second-youngest ever
LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift, 36, will become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, joining the ranks of Stevie...
Stuff to Do (01/23/26)
THE Philippine Circuit Dog Show 2026 is ongoing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum until Jan. 26.
Snow White and War of the Worlds lead Razzie nominations
LOS ANGELES — With Oscar nominations a day away, Hollywood’s annual reckoning with its film failures took shape on Wednesday as Disney’s live‑action Snow...
Netflix-Warner Bros. deal could offer viewers relief from subscription fatigue
NICK LAFLEUR is one of many Americans who think a Netflix-Warner Bros. tie-up might provide some relief from “subscription fatigue.”
The New York City resident...
Chris Pratt takes audiences along on immersive AI journey in Mercy
LONDON — Thriller Mercy imagines a near future where the justice system is powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and suspects are presumed guilty unless...
Jason Statham’s Shelter combines action and emotion
LONDON — Jason Statham is back in action in Shelter, but the British actor says his latest thriller is powered by his character’s emotional...
Dinner and a show (a magic one)
IF YOU’VE EVER harbored fantasies of performing magic, perhaps the Grand Hyatt Manila’s The Magic Table is for you.
In September, the hotel announced the...
Purity, integrity, and joy: Inside La Conseillante with Marielle Cazaux
By Sherwin A. Lao
AT A RECENT wine dinner hosted by Wine Story in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), I had the privilege of sitting down with Marielle Cazaux,...
Food and architecture
THE word “brutal” isn’t exactly one we would normally use to describe a good lunch, but a restaurant in Quezon City might just change...
Dining In/Out (01/22/26)
MANILA HOUSE will host “Fiesta Under the Stars,” a celebration of Filipino culture and culinary excellence, in an intimate open-air dining experience on the Avenue Deck on Jan. 31.