Surviving Beatles join Dolly Parton on ‘Let It Be’ cover
LOS ANGELES — Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, the two living members of The Beatles, have reunited for a cover of their 1970 hit...
Research as key to the production of knowledge
FOR filmmaker, film historian, and author Nick Deocampo, historical scholarship is essential. His books demonstrate this, whether they tackle Philippine cinema and its history...
Time for a royally dumb gay romcom
RANKING high on the LGBTQ+ wish list (along with same-sex marriage and protection from discrimination) is the development of sillier, steamy, sexy romantic comedies in the mainstream that center on homosexual relationships.
Entertainment News (08/18/23)
Jungo Pinoy marks Buwan ng Wika
FINDING classic and modern Filipino cinematic hits online has never been easier with Jungo Pinoy. A streaming app created...
CCP announces Cinemalaya 2024 finalists
STILL on the high from the recently finished Cinemalaya 19, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Cinemalaya Foundation Inc. are already gearing...
British Museum sacks member of staff over missing and stolen items
LONDON — The British Museum said on Wednesday a member of staff had been dismissed after items from its collection, including gold jewelry and...
Burger King says tomatoes on ‘vacation’ as India battles food inflation
NEW DELHI/CHENNAI — Burger King has scrapped tomatoes from its wraps and burgers in many Indian outlets after prices more than quadrupled, the latest...
DC superhero Blue Beetle brings Latino family team to big screen
LOS ANGELES — Xolo Mariduena quickly learned that he and his character in the latest DC Studios film Blue Beetle have one big thing...
Russia’s Vimpelcom fined for broadcasting ‘LGBT movie’ without 18+ rating — agencies
RUSSIAN mobile and streaming service operator Vimpelcom was fined on Wednesday for failing to put an 18+ age rating on a movie referencing LGBT...
Optimism emerges among Hollywood writers over talks with studios
LOS ANGELES - After three months of walking the picket lines, striking Hollywood writers expressed optimism on Wednesday about the reopening of contract talks...
Meet Raging Bull Chophouse’s burger sibling
CITED in Asia’s 50 Best Discovery List, the Raging Bull Chophouse and Bar at Shangri-La The Fort knows its steaks. You should meet their...
Taste of high-altitude wines
By Sherwin A. Lao
WHEN I first encountered Bodega Colomé wines around eight years ago, either in VinExpo Asia Hong Kong or ProWein Germany (not sure which one),...