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In what turns out to be Son’s Tottenham farewell tour, Spurs beat Arsenal in Hong Kong
05 August 2025 4:59 AM | No CommentsSon Heung-min leaves Tottenham Hotspur having made 333 appearances for the club over 10 seasons.
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“A Samurai in Time” – 2025 Japan Cuts Film Review
16 July 2025 12:42 PM | No CommentsTime travel is a well-worn trope, but there is a reason that the low-budget “A Samurai in Time” managed to win Best Film honors at the Japan Academy Film Prize.
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Takashi Murakami was everywhere at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025
29 June 2025 11:58 AM | No CommentsThe Japanese artist, both in physical presence and in spirit, seamlessly crossed over to the worlds of art, fashion, sports and even food.
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Paris 2024: Gymnastics – U.S. women victorious in “Redemption Tour”
29 June 2025 2:46 AM | No CommentsThere should have been no doubt: the U.S. women were the favorites to win the Olympic gold. And yet there was, stemming from what happened in Tokyo.
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Paris 2024: U.S. women hang on to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold
23 June 2025 11:54 AM | No CommentsThe U.S. women's team held off France, 67-66, at Bercy Arena.
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NBA 2011: Orlando 110, Washington 92
Kwai ChanPosted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsPhotos from the Magic's win over the Wizards in Washington, D.C. -
![This August 15 marks the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II, which is given different names in the countries involved. In the U.S., it known as […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Murmuring+1-115x115.png "Review: Byun Young-joo, “The Murmuring”")
Review: Byun Young-joo, “The Murmuring”
Christopher BournePosted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsThis August 15 marks the 66th anniversary of the end of World War II, which is given different names in the countries involved. In the U.S., it known as […] -
![There’s something to be said about going through life experiences on one’s own. Having other individuals squarely in the mix results in certain merits: the insights gained through conversation, the […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/still-115x115.jpg "“The Blessing Bell” (幸福の鐘) Review – A Retrospective of Sabu’s Works, Japan Society")
“The Blessing Bell” (幸福の鐘) Review – A Retrospective of Sabu’s Works, Japan Society
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on February 3, 2011 | No CommentsThere’s something to be said about going through life experiences on one’s own. Having other individuals squarely in the mix results in certain merits: the insights gained through conversation, the […] -
![Expanded to a full 10 days this year, the 2011 Washington Auto Show has been crammed with celebrity appearances, contests and, of course, a number of new vehicles on display […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/dc_auto_110129_0165-115x115.jpg "Washington Auto Show features top-rated cars for 2011")
Washington Auto Show features top-rated cars for 2011
Kwai ChanPosted on February 2, 2011 | No CommentsExpanded to a full 10 days this year, the 2011 Washington Auto Show has been crammed with celebrity appearances, contests and, of course, a number of new vehicles on display […] -
![What is the best way to describe a Sabu movie? Seemingly normal folks with a couple of eccentricities tossed in for good measure? Check. Scowling yakuza who aren’t always the […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/still1-115x115.jpg "Sabu’s “Troubleman” (トラブルマン) to make its international premiere at Japan Society")
Sabu’s “Troubleman” (トラブルマン) to make its international premiere at Japan Society
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on February 2, 2011 | No CommentsWhat is the best way to describe a Sabu movie? Seemingly normal folks with a couple of eccentricities tossed in for good measure? Check. Scowling yakuza who aren’t always the […] -
![Whether you love or hate Ronald Bronstein’s 2007 debut feature, the unclassifiable and astonishing slice of New York miserablism known as Frownland, one thing is irrefutable: there has never been […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Frownland+1-115x115.jpg "Review: Ronald Bronstein’s “Frownland”")
Review: Ronald Bronstein’s “Frownland”
Christopher BournePosted on January 28, 2011 | No CommentsWhether you love or hate Ronald Bronstein’s 2007 debut feature, the unclassifiable and astonishing slice of New York miserablism known as Frownland, one thing is irrefutable: there has never been […] -
![Kaboom, the latest film by Gregg Araki, is billed as “The Gregg Araki Movie.” This strongly indicates that Kaboom can be seen as a sort of career summing-up, marrying the […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Kaboom-115x115.jpg "Review: Gregg Araki’s “Kaboom”")
Review: Gregg Araki’s “Kaboom”
Christopher BournePosted on January 28, 2011 | No CommentsKaboom, the latest film by Gregg Araki, is billed as “The Gregg Araki Movie.” This strongly indicates that Kaboom can be seen as a sort of career summing-up, marrying the […] -
![The director, writer and actor Hiroyuki Tanaka, under his nom de cinema Sabu, has created a unique cinematic universe consisting of such types as salarymen, yakuza, punk rockers, samurai ghosts, […]](https://www.meniscuszine.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/drive_05-115x115.jpg "“Run, Salaryman, Run!”: A Sabu Retrospective at Japan Society")
“Run, Salaryman, Run!”: A Sabu Retrospective at Japan Society
Christopher BournePosted on January 27, 2011 | No CommentsThe director, writer and actor Hiroyuki Tanaka, under his nom de cinema Sabu, has created a unique cinematic universe consisting of such types as salarymen, yakuza, punk rockers, samurai ghosts, […] -
NBA 2011: Wizards’ comeback stuns Celtics, 85-83
Kwai ChanPosted on January 25, 2011 | No CommentsThe Eastern Conference leader Boston Celtics came to play the Washington Wizards in just the second sellout game for the home team this season. -
2010 Best in Show winner Sadie calm amongst Westminster Dog Show chaos
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on January 23, 2011 | No CommentsChaos reigned at the 134th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, but the one result that was as sure and steady as her gait was the announcement Sadie as the 2010 Best in Show winner.