World Cinema

Weddings are always happy occasions, but they become even more special when it is family who is celebrating.

Medical melodramas are a staple film genre in Japan. As a producer once told me, these narratives are a good box office …

The P-pop Kings got game!

The Japan Meteorological Agency on Sunday morning issued Level 5 heavy rain emergency warnings, the highest-level alert, to three cities in Fukui …

Writer-director Beth de Araújo, who is on the cover of our latest issue, might not have made her magnificent film Josephine if …

Formula One world champion Lando Norris announced a contract extension with McLaren until at least the end of 2030 on Saturday, and …

Before Tsai Ming-liang made his first feature “Rebels of the Neon God”, which centers on troublesome youth in the city of Taipei, …

Live Nation Philippines managing director Rhiza Pascua sat down for an exclusive interview with Philstar.com to discuss the country's concert culture as marked by the …

Beijing – China removed two high-ranking officers from the country’s main military body on Friday, state media reported, seven months after it …

“A Woman Called Sada Abe” is a 1975 Japanese erotic drama directed by Noboru Tanaka and produced and distributed by Nikkatsu as …

There was something almost poetic about interviewing Disney Legend Jon Favreau about “LION.”

The Defense Ministry on Friday announced that it had signed an agreement with Nippon Steel to acquire the company’s former Setouchi Works …

“Shards” is an independent film from the People’s Republic of China that premiered in 2024 at the First International Film Festival in …

Filipino talent and storytelling took center stage at the ContentAsia Awards 2026 as ABS-CBN productions and artists brought home three honors at …

“Ghosting” can mean cutting someone out of your life without the unpleasantness of a face-to-face turndown. In Ryota Nakano’s “I Don’t Know …

From playing Valorant to riding a “Power Rangers” bike, the members of South Korean alternative rock band The Rose recalled some of …

SYDNEY/MANILA/BRUSSELS – Meta’s move to restrict teenagers’ use of social media in the U.S. shows companies have tools to better protect young …

August 27 2026 Teaser trailer added for Netflix distributed movie “Possible Love” starring Jeon Do-Yeon, Sul Kyung-Gu, Zo In-Sung, & Cho Yeo-Jeong. …

South Korean cinema has become synonymous with genre blending, but action has played a particularly important role in the industry’s international rise. …

These movie masks are the coolest in cinematic history, in our opinion. Remember when everyone was wearing masks all the time? We’re …

Kim Mu-yeol has another project lined up, this time reuniting him with Lee Jung-eun.

International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane on Wednesday urged Japan to use its diplomatic influence to counter Washington’s campaign against the …

Director Alpha Habon and cinematographer Patrick Rodil discussed the origins and production of “Brothers by the River”, their experience working with the …

Liza Soberano sees "Forgotten Island" as the "beginning of something big" for Filipino creatives around the world.

Dolly Parton was around 6 when she wrote her first song: “Little Tiny Tasseltop,” an ode to her corncob doll with corn-silk …

Former Pinoy Big Brother housemate Joj Agpangan has welcomed her first child with husband Danny Fries, sharing the emotional milestone with her …

Fukuoka Prefecture hosted a conference aimed at eliminating drunken driving in the nation on Tuesday, marking 20 years since a drunken driver …

August 25 2026 Teaser trailer and teaser posters added for Netflix drama series “The Scandal” starring Son Ye-Jin, Ji Chang-Wook, & Nana. …

Within the horror genre, found-footage movies tend to get a bad rap. This reputation often stems from how cheaply they’re made and …

Chiikawa may look cute and cuddly, but the character is proving to be a box-office beast. The official X account for “Chiikawa …