Founded in 1906 by Alfred Van Cleef and Estelle Arpels, Van Cleef and Arpels came to be one of the most iconic names in luxury jewelry. The brand’s original location still remains at 22 Place Vendôme in Paris and reflects the brand's dedication to luxury and craftsmanship. Both founders came from families with a deep-rooted foundation in jewelry making,...
After one week of being released, Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby’s new album “Who Hard as Me” (WHAM) has received moderate-to-high acclaim from fans and critics alike. It has even reached the number one spot on the Billboard 200. Known for songs such as “Drip Too Hard,” Lil Baby has a streak when it comes to releasing highly praised albums,...
The 2003 film “Goodbye, Dragon Inn” opened in a cinema in Taipei that was screening King Hu’s 1967 film “Dragon Inn.” It will be the last movie shown in the cinema and is a fitting choice, as Hu's Wuxia film marked a significant milestone in Taiwanese and world cinema. But this choice, celebrating a high point in Taiwanese filmmaking,...
“The Room Next Door,” starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, is director Pedro Almodóvar’s first foray into making English-language films. It follows Ingrid (Julianne Moore) as she discovers that an old friend of hers, Martha (Tilda Swinton), has stage three cervical cancer. Martha hopes that instead of spending her last days suffering through chemotherapy, she will be able to...
For more than 30 years, the “Wallace & Gromit” franchise has drawn the attention of fans through its prominent use of eye-catching claymation, interesting characters, witty humor and Buster Keaton-like escapades. The titular characters have embedded themselves within the realm of British pop culture all while being recognized and acclaimed on an international level. Their trajectory is akin to...
Brady Corbet’s three-and-a-half hour film is being heralded as a massive cinematic achievement in the current film landscape. It follows a Hungarian architect named Lazlo Toth, played by Adrien Brody, as he comes to America after the Holocaust.
With a 15-minute intermission (making the runtime three hours and 45 minutes), a sweeping brassy score and incredible Vistavision 70-millimeter cinematography, it...
The adjustment from high school to college can be overwhelming with new schedules, new people, and the pressure of balancing school, social life, and self-care. Luckily, movies and TV shows are comforting companions to viewers, offering laughter during stressful moments, helping people navigate emotions and often providing an escape. These selections not only entertain but also make transitioning to...
In “Babygirl,” Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman) struggles to balance the different spheres of her life. She has high ambitions, having fought to create her own company and become one of a few female CEOs. And yet she also wants to be a devoted wife and mother, getting up early to pack her kid’s lunch and make breakfast. Then there...
At the end of 2024, the movie theater release lineups felt pretty unconventional. In December, a whirlwind of films like Robet Eggers’ “Nosferatu,” James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” and Halina Reijn’s “Babygirl” were all released in local theaters on Christmas Day. To read an article about “Nosferatu,” check out “‘Nosferatu’ is the horror film audiences have been waiting for,”...
Wrapping up the final days of 2024, Netflix released the highly anticipated season two of “Squid Game.” Ever since its unprecedented first season , the show has created an unwavering impression, breaking records as Netflix’s most-watched show to date. Now, with season two’s recent release the show debuted at #1 in all 93 countries where the streaming service is...