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Hong Kong's 'The Grandmaster' tops Taiwan film nominations
AFP, Published on 02/10/2013
» Acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai's martial arts film "The Grandmaster" led the nominations for Taiwan's annual Golden Horse Awards, seen as the Chinese-language "Oscars", organisers said Wednesday.
Of desire and dislocation
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 02/10/2013
» As one of the most respected photographers of recent times, Kornkrit Jianpinidnan moves seamlessly between the worlds of fashion and commercial and fine art. Even though of late Kornkrit has been channelling his talent towards fine art photography, video works and installation art, it was his signature thoughtfulness and poetic intensity depicted in the realm of fashion that helped propel him to the forefront.
China's Ai Weiwei releases 'Dumbass' rock song
AFP, Published on 22/05/2013
» Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei released a foul-mouthed heavy rock song titled "Dumbass" on Wednesday, with a video parodying his months in police detention.
France honours Hong Kong film director
AFP, Published on 05/05/2013
» French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius Sunday honoured Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai, appointing him a Commander of France's Order of Arts and Letters.
In the mood for one more love
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/03/2013
» Regardless of its much younger age, In The Mood For Love One, which first opened a few months ago in the middle of a serene residential soi, is a mature version of the popular two-year-old sushi bar of the same name in Sukhumvit Soi 36.
Romancing Kung Fu
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2013
» Wong Kar-wai's long-awaited biopic of Yip Man is an elegant, elegiac and soulful romance of the kung fu kingdom. It's a swirl of movements, limbs, smoke, droplets, embroidered hems; the fighting is a cubist deconstruction of fists and legs, more sensuous than violent, all atmospheric, a state of mind rather than a corporal brawl.
Berlin fest wraps up as Romania claims top prize
AFP, Published on 17/02/2013
» The 63rd Berlin film festival wrapped up Sunday after awarding its Golden Bear top prize to the Romanian melodrama "Child's Pose" in a banner year for cinema from post-communist eastern Europe.
Romanian drama 'Child's Pose' wins Berlin fest's top prize
AFP, Published on 17/02/2013
» "Child's Pose", a mother-son psychodrama set among post-communist Romania's new ruling class, won the Golden Bear top prize at the 63rd Berlin film festival Saturday.
Films from Iran, Chile, Romania lead pack in Berlin
AFP, Published on 16/02/2013
» A Chilean feel-good movie about ageing, a picture made in secret by Iranian dissident director Jafar Panahi and a drama about Romania's new rich were the odds-on favourites for prizes Saturday at the Berlin film festival.
Wong Kar Wai martial arts epic kicks off 63rd Berlinale
AFP, Published on 07/02/2013
» The 63rd Berlin film festival got off to a fists-flying start Thursday with Chinese director Wong Kar Wai's lush martial arts epic about the mentor of kung fu superstar Bruce Lee.