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How Hong Kong actress Athena Chu escaped the sex symbol trap after early fame
Athena Chu navigated beyond her initial ‘sexy goddess’ image to become an acclaimed, gritty actress and devoted family woman.
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Box office bust? The show may be over for another Hong Kong cinema
13 Feb 2026 - 8:30AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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The Snowball on a Sunny Day: Mark Six miss turns into mayhem in family comedy
12 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Hong Kong economy
Gundam, Godzilla to headline Asian IP festival Con-Con in Hong Kong
Two-day event will also showcase Japanese musicians including festival ambassador Cocomi, daughter of actor Takuya Kimura.
11 Feb 2026 - 11:16PM
Asian cinema
What is it like to win the lottery? These 10 Asian movies have the answers
Winning the lottery can change your life forever, for good or bad. These 10 films from across Asia explore luck, wealth and greed.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Sons of the Neon Night leads 2026 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations
Amid controversy over four titles removed from the ballot, Sons of the Neon Night and Back to the Past dominate the award nominations.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:55PM
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American cinema
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Wuthering Heights: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi sizzle in modern moorcore
Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights captivates with stunning visuals in the Yorkshire Moors and sizzling chemistry between Elordi and Robbie.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:00AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
A beginner’s guide to watching Hong Kong martial arts movies
Flying, ‘weightless’ leaps, unrealistic injuries and long fight scenes are all part and parcel of Hong Kong martial arts movies. Here’s why.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:58PM
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.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
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American cinema
How Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle is still terrifyingly relevant 50 years on
Taxi Driver remains an overwhelming experience and Robert De Niro’s career-kick-starting role continues to resonate in today’s society.
6 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
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Tokyo Taxi: Takuya Kimura and Chieko Baisho lead moving Yoji Yamada drama
Tokyo Taxi is an utterly captivating ride that sees an elderly woman bond with her taxi driver while reminiscing about her eventful life.
4 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
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Asian cinema: Japanese films
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All You Need Is Kill: Japanese novel behind Edge of Tomorrow gets animated
A young recruit is stuck in a time loop amid an alien invasion in All You Need Is Kill, an animated sci-fi thriller based on a light novel.
8 Feb 2026 - 4:22PM
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European cinema
Why Sentimental Value is the most acclaimed European film of the year
The Norwegian drama with Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning won the Grand Prix at Cannes and has 9 Oscar nods. What makes it so appealing?
3 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Iran
Screenwriter of Oscar-nominated Iranian film arrested in Tehran
Mehdi Mahmoudian and others detained after signing a statement calling Iran’s crackdown an ‘organised state crime against humanity’.
2 Feb 2026 - 10:20AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Wicked City and 2000 AD rewrote the rules of Hong Kong cinema
Tsui Hark-produced alien flick Wicked City and Gordon Chan’s 2000 AD were ambitious projects that tried things new to the Hong Kong industry.
1 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Fame and celebrity
Schitt’s Creek star Catherine O’Hara dies at 71
Emmy-winning actress played a permanently embarassed millionaire in Schitt’s Creek and Macaulay Culkin’s mother in the Home Alone films.
31 Jan 2026 - 5:49AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 30-February 1
Indulge in an excess of tea, browse Hong Kong’s independent fashion brands, immerse yourself in Central Asian culture and more this weekend.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:34AM
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From bar singer to Hong Kong icon: how Hins Cheung refused to let the dream die
The Cantopop star, who continues to sell out stadiums, is as passionate about the arts as he is about preserving heritage buildings.
30 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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American cinema
‘It’s been a long road’: Ethan Hawke on his first Oscar nomination for best actor
Ethan Hawke reflects on his decades-long career, friendship with director Richard Linklater and Oscar nomination for his role in Blue Moon.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:10AM
Asian cinema: Korean films
The 10 most successful Korean art-house films of all time
As Yoon Ga-eun’s The World of Love hits Hong Kong cinemas, we look at Korean indie films that conquered the box office as well as festivals.
27 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
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American cinema
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Send Help: Rachel McAdams leads bloody island survival satire
McAdams has a ball as an office drone stranded on a desert island with her boss in this entertaining horror/black comedy from Sam Raimi.
27 Jan 2026 - 1:37AM
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Asian cinema: Chinese films
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Gezhi Town: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain
Civilians try to fend off Japanese soldiers in this thrilling drama that focuses on character dynamics rather than patriotic grandstanding.
26 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Music
What to know about Charli XCX’s A24 mockumentary film The Moment
Set to release in the US on January 30, the mockumentary – also featuring Kylie Jenner in her acting debut – is about a pop star preparing for her first arena tour.
26 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
3 of Hong Kong martial arts legend Alexander Fu Sheng’s more unusual movies
Chinatown Kid, The Deadly Breaking Sword and Treasure Hunters saw Fu taking on more varied projects than his usual Shaolin kung fu films.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:59PM
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American cinema
How Anna May Wong fought stereotypes in 1937 film Daughter of Shanghai
Anna May Wong’s role in Daughter of Shanghai was one of the Chinese-American actress’ favourites. We look at why this B-movie stands out.
23 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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Sundance Film Festival
What’s in store for the final Sundance Film Festival at Park City?
Chloe Zhao will be among the honorees at the 2026 edition, the first without its founder Robert Redford and last before it moves to Boulder.
23 Jan 2026 - 5:47AM
United States
Sinners breaks all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic breaks the 14-nomination mark set by All About Eve, Titanic and La La Land.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:45AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Michelle Yeoh nominated for worst actress Razzie
Three years after her historic Oscar win, Michelle Yeoh faces competition from Natalie Portman and Ariana DeBose for the dubious honour.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:45AM
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