Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Fred Cavayé’s Epic ‘Les Misérables’ Adaptation Delivers Scale Without Soul September 23, 2026 rifanmuazin Nobody sings in the latest big-screen adaptation of Victor Hugo’s monumental 1,462-page literary classic, but the complete absence of rousing musical numbers does not mean that director Fred Cavayé has…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Eyeing Unlikely Return to No. 1 at the Domestic Box Office in 2026 September 23, 2026 rifanmuazin In a staggering blast from the past that highlights the enduring power of cinematic universes, Marvel Studios’ monolithic 2019 blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” is pacing to potentially capture the No. 1…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Eire Cid’s Debut Feature ‘The Imaginary Kings’ Explores Modern Male Angst and Working-Class Identity at ECAM Incubator September 23, 2026 rifanmuazin As the European film industry continually searches for bold new voices that can capture the raw pulse of contemporary youth culture, the 9th Incubator program of the Madrid Film School…
Asian Art and Culture The Living Legacy: How Bequests Shape the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Extraordinary Collection September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin For the past twelve years, my tenure as a V&A tour guide has been defined by a continuous process of discovery. Every time I walk through the hallowed, cavernous galleries…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Ari Emanuel Unpacks His New Memoir, the Evolution of Hollywood, and Leaving "Entourage" Behind September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin The Thomas Guide is a legendary Los Angeles artifact—a spiral-bound, map-filled book that painstakingly detailed how to navigate the sprawling metropolis by car before the age of smartphones and GPS.…
Asian Art and Culture Designing for the Earth: Tracing the Roots of Bioregionalism in the V&A Collection September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin As the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Make Good programme prepares for its sixth iteration, the milestone invites more than just a celebration of its recent success; it offers a compelling…
Asian Art and Culture From Forest to Foundation: Rethinking the Future of Sustainable Construction at the Fifth Make Good Symposium September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin The challenge of building in an age of climate emergency requires a fundamental shift in how we perceive, harvest, and utilize our natural resources. This necessity served as the driving…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Buffalo 8 Secures Home Entertainment Rights to Werner Herzog’s Critically Acclaimed Documentary ‘Ghost Elephants’ September 22, 2026 rifanmuazin Buffalo 8 Distribution has officially acquired the home entertainment rights to “Ghost Elephants,” the sweeping and contemplative documentary written, directed, and narrated by legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog. The acquisition agreement,…
Asian Art and Culture Uncovering the Art of the Binding: How the National Art Library is Preserving the Legacy of Sarah Prideaux September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin The National Art Library, a sanctuary for bibliophiles and scholars, is renowned for its vast collection of beautifully bound volumes. Yet, beyond the finished works that grace the shelves, the…
Asian Cinema and Performing Arts Tom Cruise Defends the Power of Human Storytelling and Real Cinema in the Age of Artificial Intelligence September 21, 2026 rifanmuazin LONDON — Amid mounting anxieties across the entertainment industry regarding the rapid rise and potential disruption of artificial intelligence, Hollywood icon Tom Cruise remains steadfast in his faith in human…