In praise of Mario O’Hara
SINCE being introduced to the films of Mario O’Hara back in 1986, film critic Noel Vera knew that he was seeing the works of...
Less glossy
WHEN The Devil Wears Prada came out in 2006, it was the peak of a silver age of magazine publishing. The busy, bridge-burning life cushioned by freebies and proximity to power wasn’t only aspirational — to some people, it was real.
Stuff to Do (05/01/26)
MUJI PHILIPPINES’ flagship store in Glorietta 3 is celebrating its 1st anniversary with special limited time offers lasting from May 1 to 3.
South Africa film sets ditch diesel in green energy shift
JOHANNESBURG — Solar panels are replacing diesel generators on some major film sets in South Africa, as streaming giants come under growing pressure to...
Billie Eilish and James Cameron team up for immersive and intimate tour film
LONDON — Pop star Billie Eilish joined forces with famed filmmaker James Cameron to bring her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to the...
Fans step inside TV history as Brady Bunch house becomes immersive experience
LOS ANGELES — Fans of the classic 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch can now step inside television history with a new immersive experience that...
Sony defeats UK lawsuit over performers’ rights for classic Hendrix albums
LONDON — Sony Music Entertainment on Tuesday defeated a London lawsuit claiming performers’ property rights in relation to Jimi Hendrix’s classic 1960s albums, which...
Bertelsmann merges firms behind Kylie Minogue, Miles Davis to create world’s No. 4 music...
BERTELSMANN will combine its music division BMG with rival Concord in a deal that would create the world’s fourth-largest music company behind industry leaders...
Going solo
THE BISTRO GROUP has a new strategy for the increasingly apparent energy crisis brought on by the conflict in the Middle East: solo plates.
This...
Singaporean stories
REAGAN TAN’S restaurant group, Mc Wilson Corp., looks at different cultures through its various restaurants: Gringo Chicken & Ribs (Latin), Tokyo Bubble Tea (Japanese),...
A look at Filipino food artistry
WITH its diverse and rich flavors rooted in indigenous cultures and influences, Filipino cuisine reflects the country’s history and culture and tells the story of local ingredients and family traditions.
Dining In/Out (04/30/26)
THIS WEEK we’ve got summer coolers for sale and for home, and also a wine dinner. One way or another, something will wet your...