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From Quentin Tarantino’s violent blockbusters to Steven Spielberg’s family entertainment, and from indie gems premiering at Sundance film festival to popular Hollywood franchises making waves at Comic-Con, this is the place to go for features, interviews and reviews about movies both classic and new from the United States.
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Plaques that form part of the Benin Bronzes, which were taken from Africa by British troops in 1897, on display at The British Museum in London. Photo: Getty Images

Should museums return antiquities to their countries of origin? Some say no

New fronts have opened up in the war of cultural restitution, raising complex ethical and legal questions as some argue against museums returning foreign artefacts.

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Today, more than 40 variations of mahjong are played around the world. Photo: Andria Lo/Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora

Painted tiles, loud tables, new faces: shaping mahjong’s next chapter

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Villagers in Marobo await Taur Matan Ruak.

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Action from a charity horse race in Sumba, Indonesia. Photo: Charukesi Ramadurai

Sumba – where horses, black magic and beaches shape island life

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A dinner plate, circa 1796-1810, made in China for the American market. Photo: Alamy

Then & Now | A potted history of the Chinese porcelain industry

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Women with peach blossoms they bought at a flower market in January 1979. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: Hong Kong readies for Lunar New Year

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Review | Wuthering Heights: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi sizzle in modern moorcore

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Asian cinema: Chinese films

5 horse-themed Chinese-language movies for the coming Year of the Horse

In films, horses often symbolise strength, gracefulness and agility. Here are five Chinese-language movies where the animal plays a big role.

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Who is Daniel Francis, aka Lord Marcus Anderson on Bridgerton?

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European cinema

Why Sentimental Value is the most acclaimed European film of the year

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Actress Johnny Sequoyah. Photo: Mitchell Hoog
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Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71

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Academy Awards

‘It’s been a long road’: Ethan Hawke on his first Oscar nomination for best actor

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Who is Tell Me Lies’ creator, Meaghan Oppenheimer – aka Tom Ellis’ wife?

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Meaghan Oppenheimer, who’s married to Tom Ellis, dishes on season three of Tell Me Lies. Photos: @moppyoppenheimer/Instagram
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Review | Send Help: Rachel McAdams leads bloody island survival satire

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Rachel McAdams in a still from Send Help (category IIB), directed by Sam Raimi and co-starring Dylan O’Brien. Photo: 20th Century Studios
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Alicia Crowder is known for her role as Diana on Tell Me Lies. Photo: @alicialucillecrowder/Instagram
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Sinners breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations

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Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie

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Michelle Yeoh poses with her Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 12, 2023. Photo: Reuters
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France’s President Emmanuel Macron wears sunglasses as he attends the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

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