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Why Michael Tse, Hong Kong actor behind Laughing Gor, is a lesson in resilience
Michael Tse’s journey from backup dancer to Young and Dangerous henchman to leading film and TV actor showcases his endurance and tenacity.
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Pokemon
How Pokemon took over the world as the beloved franchise turns 30
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American cinema
The non-profit film fund helping Chris Pine and others make movies for good
26 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Korean drama reviews
In Your Radiant Season: Lee Sung-kyung, Chae Jong-hyeop in romantic K-drama
This romantic K-drama about a woman grieving for her boyfriend has a compelling cast but is beset with misleading omissions.
26 Feb 2026 - 4:20PM
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Lee Sung-kyung as designer Song Ha-ran in a still from In Your Radiant Season.
SCMP Highlights
Feng shui advice, a mom’s path to pain-free movement: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a nostalgic trend making a comeback in Hong Kong to exploring China’s Zhongshan, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
26 Feb 2026 - 3:21PM
American cinema
‘It was insane’: Anderson .Paak on making his debut film K-Pops!
K-Pops! explores family bonds through music and was inspired by Paak’s pandemic bonding over K-pop with his son – who now prefers Slipknot.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
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‘Misfits became bullies’: takeaways from America’s Next Top Model exposé
Conceived by Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model was meant to empower women and minorities, but instead saw bullying and ‘race swapping’.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
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Contestants from season 1 of America’s Next Top Model in a still from the docuseries Reality Check. Photo: TNS
Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Scare Out: Zhang Yimou tackles national security in subpar Chinese spy thriller
A story of a mole inside a state security team in China, Scare Out is slickly executed but narratively muddled, and far from Zhang’s best.
25 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Korean drama reviews
Love Phobia: romcom K-drama takes a superficial look at AI dating
Yeonwoo and Kim Hyun-jin lead Love Phobia, a near-future K-drama about AI and relationships that suffers from poor chemistry.
25 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
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Asian cinema
10 of the best movies from the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival
Controversy overshadowed an engaging selection at this year’s Berlinale, the best of which included Rose, Josephine and Queen at Sea.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:12PM
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Social media
Are you addicted to social media, is it a problem and what can you do about it?
Social media addiction is not officially registered as a mental illness, but it affects adults and children. Here are tips on cutting down.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Social media addiction is not a recognised mental health problem, but affects adults and children alike. Photo: Shutterstock
Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Double Happiness: Liu Kuan-ting, Jennifer Yu lead clever wedding comedy
A couple have two simultaneous wedding ceremonies to keep their parents apart in Double Happiness, an ingenious comedy of errors.
23 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Wellness
How playing Tetris can help reduce traumatic memory flashbacks: study
Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.
22 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How these 2 films became classics of Hong Kong’s Chinese folk opera cinema
Love Eterne and Dream of the Red Chamber are two very different ‘huangmei diao’ films from legendary Hong Kong director Li Han-hsiang.
22 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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K-drama news
Latest K-drama casting news about Lee Je-hoon, Ryoo Seung-ryong and more
Lee is confirmed as one of the leads of There’s a Winning Chance, while Ryoo is considering The Miracles of the Namiya General Store.
21 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
Lee Je-hoon in a still from Taxi Driver season 3. The actor has been set as one of the leads of the upcoming Korean legal drama There’s a Winning Chance. Photo: Viu
Asian cinema: Chinese films
How Anthony Chen’s We Are All Strangers captures the beauty of Singapore
Singaporean director portrays ordinary folk with dignity in the final film in his ‘Growing Up’ trilogy with Yeo Yann Yann and Koh Jia Ler.
21 Feb 2026 - 12:45PM
American cinema
Why does Hollywood keep remaking old stories like Wuthering Heights?
Much like superhero reboots targeted at men, period drama remakes like Wuthering Heights continue to find favour with female audiences.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:15AM
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American cinema
Why Saving Face is the most important Asian-American lesbian film ever made
Alice Wu fought to film Saving Grace with an all Asian-American cast, and the film inspired a generation of Asian-American filmmakers.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Michelle Krusiec (left) and Lynn Chen in a still from Saving Face (2004), directed by Alice Wu.
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22
Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan, attend a women-only workout in Quarry Bay and more.
20 Feb 2026 - 10:46AM
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TV shows and streaming video
At Hollywood’s other awards show, background actors get their own red carpet
Long overlooked, film extras enjoy their moment at the 8th Annual Los Angeles Union Background Actors Awards.
19 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
With Blades of the Guardians, Yuen Woo-ping revives the wuxia blockbuster
Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and director Yuen Woo-ping returns with an epic wuxia, starring Wu Jing and Nicholas Tse.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Blades of the Guardians: Wu Jing leads star-studded Chinese martial arts epic
Starring Wu Jing, Nicholas Tse and Chen Lijun, the visually stunning Blades of the Guardians is one of the fiercest wuxia films in years.
18 Feb 2026 - 5:01PM
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Wu Jing (left) and Nicholas Tse in a still from Blades of the Guardians (category IIB, Mandarin), directed by Yuen Woo-ping. Chen Lijun co-stars.
Asian cinema: Japanese films
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A New Dawn: climate crisis meets fireworks in confusing Japanese anime
Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s beautiful debut feature is sure to excite fans of Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki, even if a muddled plot lets it down.
19 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Jackie Chan’s hot streak continues with Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe
Panda Plan: The Magical Tribe manages to overcome its previous instalment’s failings to become a fun, wholesome family adventure.
17 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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We Are All Strangers: Anthony Chen’s epic look at fatherhood in Singapore
A beautiful conclusion to Anthony Chen’s ‘Growing Up’ trilogy, We Are All Strangers is a study of family and love in all its forms.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
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