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Renée Zellweger (left) and Colin Firth in a still from Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), which turns 25 this month. Photo: Working Title Films
European cinema

Why the beloved romcom Bridget Jones’s Diary feels so dated 25 years on

The charms of Bridget Jones’s Diary are still obvious when viewed today, but its politics seem to be from a different century altogether.

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Korean drama reviews

Bloodhounds season 2: K-pop star Rain joins boxing drama as the menacing villain

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What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, April 3-5

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Why fierce mothers and violent monsters star in Joe Hsieh’s animations

Taiwanese director Hsieh reflects on the strength of women, preferring hand-drawn animation over AI, and using violence in film.

A still from Night Bus (2019).
A still from Night Bus (2019).
TV shows and streaming video

‘Like a TikTok trend’: how micro dramas leave big studios in their dust

The head of a Chinese micro drama company shares how studios behind short-form shows for phones use data to keep viewers hooked.

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Netflix

Review | XO, Kitty season 3: To All the Boys spin-off picks up after season 2 dip

Anna Cathcart’s Kitty Song Covey is back in South Korea for a chaotic parade of adolescent experimentation that improves on last season.

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Review | We’re Nothing at All: Herman Yau’s grim social critique lacks all subtlety

A gripping drama, We’re Nothing at All explores societal apathy through a tragic bus blast – but its heavy-handed approach may deter viewers.

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Anson Kong in a still from We’re Nothing at All (category III, Cantonese), directed by Herman Yau. Patrick Tam and Anson Chan co-star.
Anson Kong in a still from We’re Nothing at All (category III, Cantonese), directed by Herman Yau. Patrick Tam and Anson Chan co-star.
American cinema

Review | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo sequel looks great but lacks laughs

Donald Glover, Brie Larson and Benny Safdie join the cast in this sequel to 2023’s hugely successful The Super Mario Bros Movie.

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Asian cinema: Korean films

Review | Humint: dynamic Korean spy thriller from Ryoo Seung-wan on Netflix

Starring Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min and Park Hae-joon, Humint rewards patient viewers with some of the best heroic bloodshed in recent times.

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K-drama news

10 of the best new K-dramas to watch in April 2026

From The Scarecrow to the second season of Netflix’s Bloodhounds, here are 10 Korean dramas to watch this month.

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IU (left) and Byeon Woo-seok in a still from Perfect Crown, one of 10 new K-dramas to look forward to in April. Photo: Disney+
TV shows and streaming video

Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles AI and ageing in a changing TV world

The third and final season of the sitcom skewers Hollywood’s obsession with algorithms while celebrating human creativity and authenticity.

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Lisa Kudrow attends a premiere for the third and final season of The Comeback in Beverly Hills, California, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Lisa Kudrow attends a premiere for the third and final season of The Comeback in Beverly Hills, California, on March 19, 2026. Photo: Reuters
World of performing arts

At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down

Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

3 Anthony Wong films from the early 90s that show his wide acting range

Before becoming stereotyped for extreme roles, Wong gave nuanced turns as a whiny gangster opposite Chow Yun-fat and as Veronica Yip’s tormentor.

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TV shows and streaming video

What would you do to be the next James Bond? Riz Ahmed’s Bait dives deep

Riz Ahmed’s sharp comedy on Prime Video explores identity and ambition as a Pakistani-British actor risks everything for a Bond role.

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Actor Shah Latif, portrayed by Riz Ahmed, is confronted with a more successful version of himself in a scene from Bait. Photo: TNS
Music

Meet Kizuna AI, the virtual YouTuber and idol selling out venues

Created in 2016, Kizuna AI is among the first modern VTubers and has more than 3 million followers on YouTube.

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Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI performs at a concert in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Photo: Kyodo
Virtual YouTuber Kizuna AI performs at a concert in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2025. Photo: Kyodo
Video gaming

3 coming indie Nintendo Switch 2 games, from Blighted to Mina the Hollower

The recent Nintendo Partner Preview highlighted games from independent studios. Here are 3 coming games for its Switch 2 console.

What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, March 27-29

Sample bespoke cocktails, upcycle and swap fashion items, go for a scenic beach run and watch a scary and funny horror film this weekend.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Profile | How Leslie Cheung broke all the rules to become a Hong Kong superstar

The music and cinema legend’s artistry, vulnerability and defiance in a conservative Asian society forever reshaped Hong Kong pop culture.

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Hong Kong pop icon Leslie Cheung on the set of director Wong Kar-wai’s Days of Being Wild in 1990. Cheung was a trailblazing Cantopop icon who reshaped Hong Kong’s entertainment scene. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong pop icon Leslie Cheung on the set of director Wong Kar-wai’s Days of Being Wild in 1990. Cheung was a trailblazing Cantopop icon who reshaped Hong Kong’s entertainment scene. Photo: SCMP
Video gaming

What makes Pokemon Pokopia a ‘cosy life simulation’

In the latest game from the popular genre, players have to rebuild the ruins of the Kanto region with the help of other friendly Pokemon.

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Video gaming

Why God of War Sons of Sparta is a ‘coming of age’ for Mega Cat Studios

The retro 2D God of War prequel for PS5 is nostalgic and fan-driven – and marks a new triumph for the studio behind it.

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Wellness

How a California studio is helping autistic artists break into Hollywood

Visual effects studio Exceptional Minds in Los Angeles is preparing adults with autism for careers in Hollywood.

Artist Kris Helmacy works on a project at the Exceptional Minds Academy in Los Angeles, California. Exceptional Minds trains adults with autism for jobs in filmmaking. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Chocolate dessert by Leo Faler at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. The restaurant has been promoted from one Michelin star to two. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Chocolate dessert by Leo Faler at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. The restaurant has been promoted from one Michelin star to two. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop stars BTS are back, with a new album and a Netflix documentary

BTS are back after a nearly four-year gap. Netflix documentary BTS: The Return explores the making of their latest album, Arirang.

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American cinema

Review | They Will Kill You: Zazie Beetz leads a delicious slice of midnight madness

They Will Kill You delivers dark comic madness, with Zazie Beetz taking a magnetic turn as an ex-con battling satanic elites in New York.

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Asian cinema: Korean films

The 10 most-watched Korean films of all time, including The King’s Warden

Can The King’s Warden overtake The Admiral: Roaring Currents and Extreme Job to become the most-viewed South Korean film of all time?

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Park Ji-hoon (second from left) and Yoo Hae-jin in a still from The King’s Warden, which is fast becoming one of South Korea’s most popular films at the box office.
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