8 episodes, Disney+ Alien: Earth sets out to expand the Xenomorph’s universe beyond that of the classic Ridley Scott and James Cameron movies. Reassuringly, the show is no reboot, and the showrunners take us to literal eye-popping new territory. 2024’s awful Alien: Romulus was the series’ greatest hits rehashed for Gen Z and a clearContinue reading “Alien Resurrection?”
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Nepalis take a bow for the new revolution
After years of anti-corruption protesting, it took cutting off access to PUBG, TikTok and trans-influencers to move Nepali Gen Zs to revolutionary fervour. A deposed government later, they couldn’t agree who should lead, or even what they stood for. Lee Russell Wilkes draws conclusions from witness testimony. At the start of September, the pro-China NepaliContinue reading “Nepalis take a bow for the new revolution”
Legoland, Harry Potter & Dinosaurs: Nina Na Finds Magic in Singapore
Thai Beach Adventures
Walking on Mae Ram Phueng Beach in Rayong one afternoon, I found the following: And a week later in Khlong Wan:
Jumping aboard Singapore’s Knight Bus
Singapore’s Harry Potter: Visions of Magic dives into the world of the Daniel Radcliffe movies. With controversy surrounding the pending HBO remakes, fans should enjoy the nostalgia while the magic remains. By Lee Russell Wilkes I can’t shake noticing Harry Potter got into Hogwarts solely because of who his parents were. If the exclusive schoolContinue reading “Jumping aboard Singapore’s Knight Bus”
American Cinematographer’s Photography Issue is Light on Story
The ASC give us trees. Lots of backlit trees. Cinematographers know a thing or two about making movie scripts into the images on our screens. You’ve seen the initials ‘ASC’ after countless screen credits and probably don’t know it stands for the American Society of Cinematographers. The acronym signifies the bearer is an industry-recognised masterContinue reading “American Cinematographer’s Photography Issue is Light on Story”
Surviving in the Nepali Diaspora
Rupa Poudel navigated an abusive grandmother, the threat of forced marriage, and Nepal’s soul-destroying education system before finding a future studying in Germany. You can safely say a culture is in trouble when it comes down to wisdom. Imagine growing up in a country slowly collapsing under the weight of its own straight-jacketing traditions. SavvyContinue reading “Surviving in the Nepali Diaspora”
Crafting Kings Heath’s Art Scene
Nook Gallery is creating space for Birmingham’s artists. Why doesn’t Birmingham get the cultural credit it deserves? Despite a rich creative community, its artists are often overlooked — not least by the city itself. When you picture cities famous for their art, Birmingham doesn’t compete with Paris, Madrid, Florence, or even New York. Sadly, theContinue reading “Crafting Kings Heath’s Art Scene”
Lost on a Bloodless Barsoom: How Disney Butchered John Carter
Did Disney’s wildly expensive failure pave the way for a stronger vision of Dune? Many Marvellous Misfires What do The Marvels (2023), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), and Cinderella (2025) have in common? Three films. Three franchises. Three expensive Disney flops. Such financial disasters are sadly nothing new to Disney. In 2012,Continue reading “Lost on a Bloodless Barsoom: How Disney Butchered John Carter”
Chasing the White Lotus?
Give your skin some thought. By Lee Russell Wilkes Razor Burn in Paradise? Travel means clogged pores and irritated skin. Thank the sweat, seawater and suncream – the perfect combination for wrecked skin. Think 7-Eleven stocks your Men’s Health approved boutique aftershave on Thai islands that suffer brownouts? You’ll need a wet shave that won’tContinue reading “Chasing the White Lotus?”
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