A Mother’s Day series

iWantTFC offers a Mother’s Day limited series with Misis Piggy which streams this week.

Arts & Culture (04/27/22)

IN the run-up to the May 9 elections, the Ayala Foundation, Inc., Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL), and the Ayala Museum present the online exhibit “Tara, Vote! A Short History of Philippine Suffrage” which can now be viewed at the FHL’s Facebook page.

Lost Dorothy dress from The Wizard of Oz to hit auction block

AFTER decades of searching, one of Dorothy’s dresses from the classic American film The Wizard of Oz has been located and is set to be auctioned off next month.

Johnny Depp finishes testimony in defamation case, says ex-wife left him ‘broken’

ACTOR Johnny Depp concluded his testimony on Monday in the defamation case he filed against ex-wife Amber Heard, saying he was the victim of domestic violence in their relationship and was “broken” by the time their marriage fell apart.

New Mexico sheriff releases Rust shooting case files, no decision on charges yet

LOS ANGELES — A New Mexico county sheriff on Monday made public case files from his department’s investigation of last year’s shooting death on the set of the film Rust but said a formal decision on criminal charges would depend on analysis of ballistics, DNA, and the phone of actor and producer Alec Baldwin.

Crawley family returns in new Downton Abbey film

LONDON —  The Crawley family are back, this time with a film that takes place at their famed Downton Abbey home as well as the French Riviera in the second movie stemming from the award-winning television series.

Washington Crossing the Delaware up for auction at Christie’s in May

NEW YORK — The famous Washington Crossing the Delaware painting, which hung in the White House from the 1970s to 2014, is coming up for auction next month, when it is estimated to fetch about $20 million.

‘Fear of Freedom’ tackles the Marcos loot

THREE rooms contain recreations of portraits of mythical beings, of millions of pesos worth of Regency-era silverware, of the finest of fine jewelry, as well as paintings based on propaganda materials. The space is inviting, sparking curiosity and fascination. However, the recreated objects are tainted by the corruption of a 20-year regime.

Benedict Cumberbatch returns for ‘riot’ in multiverse Dr. Strange

LONDON —  Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch reprises his superhero role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, in the hotly anticipated sequel which has fans guessing which Marvel characters might make surprise appearances.

Netflix inks Japan studio deal in animé push

LOS ANGELES/TOKYO — Netflix, Inc. on Tuesday announced a multi-film deal with Japan’s Studio Colorido, as the streaming giant ramps up its animé offering and looks to Asia for growth.

French actor Vincent Lindon to head jury of next Cannes Film Festival

PARIS — French actor Vincent Lindon will preside over the Cannes Film Festival’s 75th anniversary edition, with a lineup that includes Tom Cruise’s Top Gun sequel and an Elvis biopic by Baz Luhrmann featuring Tom Hanks, the Festival said on its website.

Dining In/Out (04/28/22)

SHANGRI-LA Mactan celebrates mothers in May with #bestMOMentsinShangriLaMactan. For Mother’s Day, plan a special tropical escape for mom and spoil her with everything from a cozy staycation to a fun, food spree.