BEST OF 2023: Revenge theater
Just how busy was the theater scene in 2023? So busy that, as late as 21 December or four days before Christmas, a new play – Guang Ming College’s Ang Paraan ng Paglipad – was…
Jo Koy to host Golden Globes awards show
Filipino-American comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate. The stand-up, who starred in "Easter Sunday" and Disney's "Haunted Mansion," said…
Scorsese to pick up honorary gong at Berlin film fest
US director Martin Scorsese will collect a lifetime achievement award at next year's Berlinale film festival for his contributions to global cinema, organizers said Thursday. The 74th annual event, Europe's first major cinema showcase of…
A decade in bowls
Ramen Nagi’s story begins with the simplicity of a single bowl and continues with a thriving community. Chef Satoshi Ikuta, the founder of the popular restaurant chain, dreamed of uniting people through the language of…