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May Kamaka wins the Miss Chinatown Hawaii 2026 Pageant
09 October 2025 12:52 PM | No CommentsKamaka will now represent the neighborhood at the Miss Hawaii state pageant.
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M+ host of Guo Pei’s first major fashion exhibition in East Asia
07 October 2025 6:25 AM | No CommentsThe haute couture designer celebrated her first major solo fashion exhibition, continuing to build on the fame of her yellow gown worn by Rihanna at the 2015 Met Gala.
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Photos: G-STAR “Anatomic Denim” F/W 2025 collection & Denim Gorilla
05 October 2025 12:38 AM | No CommentsFor its "Anatomic Denim" collection, G-STAR came up with three products: a visual campaign, three denim product lines, and an art gorilla sculpture.
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – Shohei tutors Teoscar?
03 October 2025 1:20 AM | No CommentsBased on the video and photos...was Shohei giving Teoscar some pointers on how to play right field?
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MLB: Dodgers 7, Reds 0 (Aug. 25, 2025) – V of BTS throws opening pitch
01 October 2025 11:56 AM | No CommentsOne can be forgiven for wondering why the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium resembled a BTS concert instead of a home game against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Film Archive
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“The Shameless” – 2015 NY Korean Film Festival Review
Rex BaylonPosted on November 4, 2015 | No CommentsIt is a testament to Jeon Do-yeon's natural charisma that she alone can rescue "The Shameless" (무뢰한) from being completely unremarkable. -
“Office” – 2015 New York Korean Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on November 3, 2015 | No CommentsThe thriller/horror "Office," Hong Won-chan’s debut feature as director, is a wicked satire on office politics and corporate hierarchies. -
Film Review: Kang Hyo-jin’s “Wonderful Nightmare”
Christopher BournePosted on October 28, 2015 | No Comments"Wonderful Nightmare" is built upon the celestial body-swap story template. It manages to work, largely because of actress Uhm Jung-hwa's game performance. -
Film Review: Kon Ichikawa’s “Her Brother” / “Ototo”
Rex BaylonPosted on October 17, 2015 | No CommentsLacking the flourishes that made Ichikawa popular with a specific type of cinephile, "Her Brother" is an emotional exploration into the family unit. -
Film Review: Kon Ichikawa’s “An Actor’s Revenge”
Rex BaylonPosted on October 16, 2015 | No CommentsAs in most of Ichikawa's early work, “An Actor’s Revenge” requires its audience to give in to the film and not the other way around. -
Film Review: Kon Ichikawa’s “Conflagration” / “Enjo” (炎上)
Rex BaylonPosted on October 15, 2015 | No CommentsWith “Enjo,” Ichikawa and his collaborators made a true masterpiece of world cinema rife with metaphors to unpack with every viewing. -
An interview with Filipino film director Kenneth Lim Dagatan
Rex BaylonPosted on September 16, 2015 | No CommentsCebuano filmmaker Kenneth Lim Dagatan, whose horror short “Sanctissima” screened at Cinemalaya, talked to Meniscus Magazine about his work. -
“Women He’s Undressed” – 2015 Toronto Film Review
Rex BaylonPosted on September 14, 2015 | No Comments"Women He’s Undressed" ironically keeps its clothes on when dealing with Oscar-winning costume designer Orry-Kelly's seemingly tumultuous past. -
“A Farewell to Jinu” – 2015 Japan Cuts Film Review
Rex BaylonPosted on September 7, 2015 | No CommentsInteresting characters, the courage to follow the story’s own pace and funny jokes: a simple recipe that "A Farewell to Jinu" has gotten right. -
Cinemalaya 2015: A look at Philippine indie film history
Rex BaylonPosted on September 1, 2015 | No CommentsAlthough no new features were screened at Cinemalaya 2015, I got what I came to Manila for: an education on the current state of Philippine cinema.