Douglas Parkes
Commissioning Editor at SCMP, Douglas focuses on education topics. Having lived and worked in London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, he is also experienced in writing about a wide range of lifestyle subjects including bars and drinks, film, travel and music.
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Cara Delevingne has taken down the walls she built up as a supermodel to help her explore the craft of acting and let her emotions flow freely
Cara Delevingne has taken down the walls she built up as a supermodel to help her explore the craft of acting and let her emotions flow freely
5 things to know about Triad Princess – and why Netflix’s second Taiwanese gangland drama must succeed, after Nowhere Man disappointed
5 things to know about Triad Princess – and why Netflix’s second Taiwanese gangland drama must succeed, after Nowhere Man disappointed
Aqua, Tell Camellia and Stockton stock some serious heat if you need relief from the cold this festive season
Aqua, Tell Camellia and Stockton stock some serious heat if you need relief from the cold this festive season
There has been a Bruce Li and a Bruce Le, and ‘Bruceploitation’ films as many filmmakers and imitators looked to cash in on Lee’s popularity
There has been a Bruce Li and a Bruce Le, and ‘Bruceploitation’ films as many filmmakers and imitators looked to cash in on Lee’s popularity
Where you can drink the best low-cal, alcohol-free and health-conscious cocktails in Hong Kong
Where you can drink the best low-cal, alcohol-free and health-conscious cocktails in Hong Kong
Ruam wins for its airy terrace and straightforward Thai food – like delicious duck curry – that is better than most Hong Kong restaurants
Ruam wins for its airy terrace and straightforward Thai food – like delicious duck curry – that is better than most Hong Kong restaurants
Koji’s Charcoal Grill is no gimmick – the flavours are rare in Hong Kong, making this a real stand-out venue
Koji’s Charcoal Grill is no gimmick – the flavours are rare in Hong Kong, making this a real stand-out venue
Taiwanese dramas Nowhere Man and Triad Princess are the streaming giant’s first Chinese-language originals – and they look pretty good to us
Taiwanese dramas Nowhere Man and Triad Princess are the streaming giant’s first Chinese-language originals – and they look pretty good to us
Each slice is hand-cut from a hunk that is chilled rather than frozen, ensuring the meat never loses its tenderness
Each slice is hand-cut from a hunk that is chilled rather than frozen, ensuring the meat never loses its tenderness
From Peking Opera Blues to Dragon Inn, and Swordsman II and Chungking Express, here are the cinema legend’s most memorable roles
From Peking Opera Blues to Dragon Inn, and Swordsman II and Chungking Express, here are the cinema legend’s most memorable roles
As the actor, director and philanthropist celebrates his 49th birthday, here are 5 of Koo’s most memorable performances
As the actor, director and philanthropist celebrates his 49th birthday, here are 5 of Koo’s most memorable performances
Following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger’s iconic turn and inspired by the success of Marvel’s Black Panther, Todd Phillips’ Batman spin-off looks set to break the comic book-shutout at next year’s Academy Awards
Following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger’s iconic turn and inspired by the success of Marvel’s Black Panther, Todd Phillips’ Batman spin-off looks set to break the comic book-shutout at next year’s Academy Awards
Before Glory to Hong Kong, there was cinema – and these 7 movies have sparked debate, provoked dialogue – and in many cases been banned
Before Glory to Hong Kong, there was cinema – and these 7 movies have sparked debate, provoked dialogue – and in many cases been banned
We look back at Hong Kong’s top box office draw from 1985-2005, and the man who has starred in more than 150 movies
We look back at Hong Kong’s top box office draw from 1985-2005, and the man who has starred in more than 150 movies
From X-Men to The Empress of China, we look at five of the Chinese superstar’s most memorable acting roles
From X-Men to The Empress of China, we look at five of the Chinese superstar’s most memorable acting roles
Booze-fuelled revelry doesn’t lend itself to restraint, but environmentally ethical Hong Kong bars like John Anthony, Potato Head and Draft Land are offering drinks produced with sustainable practices.
Booze-fuelled revelry doesn’t lend itself to restraint, but environmentally ethical Hong Kong bars like John Anthony, Potato Head and Draft Land are offering drinks produced with sustainable practices.
H Code’s latest restaurant is led by Chef Vito Chan, who hails from Amber and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and uses French skills to create tasty Asian dishes from local produce
H Code’s latest restaurant is led by Chef Vito Chan, who hails from Amber and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, and uses French skills to create tasty Asian dishes from local produce
When heavy winds and rain hit the city, there’s a great way to survive – curled up under a duvet to watch movies such as The Day After Tomorrow, Twister and Contagion
When heavy winds and rain hit the city, there’s a great way to survive – curled up under a duvet to watch movies such as The Day After Tomorrow, Twister and Contagion
Hong Kong director follows up his work on AMC’s Into the Badlands with the first two episodes of Netflix’s first martial arts drama starring The Raid’s Iko Uwais
Hong Kong director follows up his work on AMC’s Into the Badlands with the first two episodes of Netflix’s first martial arts drama starring The Raid’s Iko Uwais
Hyoyeon has been playing some of Asia’s biggest clubs and EDM festivals, and receiving rave reviews for her work
Hyoyeon has been playing some of Asia’s biggest clubs and EDM festivals, and receiving rave reviews for her work
New seasons of Glow and Dear White People are coming up on Netflix, while Saint Seiya gets a reboot
New seasons of Glow and Dear White People are coming up on Netflix, while Saint Seiya gets a reboot
Wives and girlfriends of soccer stars Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Paulo Dybala and Kevin-Prince Boateng have all achieved success by themselves
Wives and girlfriends of soccer stars Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Paulo Dybala and Kevin-Prince Boateng have all achieved success by themselves
Vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise, even in big meat-consuming Hong Kong where plant-based food abounds. Will Douglas Parkes bite the bullet and give it a try?
Vegetarianism and veganism are on the rise, even in big meat-consuming Hong Kong where plant-based food abounds. Will Douglas Parkes bite the bullet and give it a try?
British actress who takes over iconic ‘licence to kill’ is the latest in a recent line of progressive casting
British actress who takes over iconic ‘licence to kill’ is the latest in a recent line of progressive casting
From established hits like Orange is the New Black to new Korean dramas, don’t miss these shows on Netflix this July
From established hits like Orange is the New Black to new Korean dramas, don’t miss these shows on Netflix this July
Those seeking extra-special Indian fare can check out this Hollywood Road restaurant offering reasonably priced food that is well out of the ordinary
Those seeking extra-special Indian fare can check out this Hollywood Road restaurant offering reasonably priced food that is well out of the ordinary
Shek Tong Tsui gastropub puts a South Asian twist on fare and refreshment to offer a satisfyingly delicious taste of Nepalese, Bengali and Sri Lankan cuisine
Shek Tong Tsui gastropub puts a South Asian twist on fare and refreshment to offer a satisfyingly delicious taste of Nepalese, Bengali and Sri Lankan cuisine
The city has long needed an affordable Mexican restaurant of reasonable quality, but the menu at this casual taco joint misses the mark
The city has long needed an affordable Mexican restaurant of reasonable quality, but the menu at this casual taco joint misses the mark
Battle Hong Kong’s rising temperatures and humidity with these refreshing tropical tipples at some of the city’s top bars, from VEA Lounge to Honi Honi Tiki Lounge
Battle Hong Kong’s rising temperatures and humidity with these refreshing tropical tipples at some of the city’s top bars, from VEA Lounge to Honi Honi Tiki Lounge
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