Lino Brocka’s Macho Dancer restored
THIS MARCH, French film distribution company Carlotta Films and North American boutique film distributor label Kani Releasing have brought the newly restored digital version of Lino Brocka’s Macho Dancer to the Philippines for a long-awaited relaunch.
Colbert to co‑write new Lord of the Rings film after late-night show ends
LOS ANGELES — Stephen Colbert is heading to Middle‑earth.
The comedian announced in a video posted on Tuesday that following the end of his 11‑year...
Stuff to Do (03/27/26)
THE Embassy of Spain is presenting the first Southeast Asian Congress of Hispanists this week.
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of singer Rihanna
LOS ANGELES — A Florida woman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna after authorities said she fired gunshots...
Heavy metal memorabilia on offer at Julien’s ‘Music Icons’ auction
LONDON — From an array of guitars to stage-worn costumes, memorabilia from the world of heavy metal is on offer in Julien’s Auctions upcoming...
Middle East war may shift Filipinos to domestic, regional travels
Travel platform Klook said on Wednesday that Filipino travelers are likely to explore domestic destinations and other nearby countries, as the effects of the...
New ice cream brand pushes Filipino flavors
IT’S NOT LIKE you can eat strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate forever: how about switching to bilo-bilo ice cream?
On March 18, Marcelo’s Microcreamery was formally...
3 dots = 3 burners
ON MARCH 18, at Bar Pintxos in Rockwell, we saw a countertop with three dots on top. That’s it. That was the cooking hub.
The...
Dining In/Out for Lent and Easter
THIS EASTER, dessert chef Lovely Jiao of Sugarplum Pastries invites kids and adults to elevate the celebrations with interactive season-inspired confections.
Japan’s cherry blossom picnics feel the pinch of global inflation
TOKYO — Global inflation is taking a bite out of Japan’s iconic “hanami” cherry blossom picnics, with an index tracking food and drink costs...
Ballet Philippines takes on the journey of the sea people
THIS APRIL, Ballet Philippines (BP) is focusing on the landscape, wind, and memory of Batanes through its brand-new ballet, Paglalakbay: The Journey of the...
Banksy’s anonymity is what gives — gave? — his art its power
THE REVELATION that the artist Banksy is a 50-something man from Bristol, England, named Robin Gunningham, according to a Reuters report*, has shaken the art world. It may be the ultimate test of what actually determines value in contemporary art.