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Christian Bale in a still from Batman Begins (2005). Photo: Warner Bros Ent

Entertainment

How Batman Begins rewrote the superhero movie rule book 20 years ago

With its gritty realism and complex themes, Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins helped turn superhero films into a dominant cinema genre.

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How Barbra Streisand, 83, found her voice for new duets album

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Is Meghan Markle’s jam a scam? Report casts doubt on ‘authentic’ claims

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Arts

Review | Brazilian percussionist Ney Rosauro stuns music fans in Hong Kong concert

One of the most eminent living percussionists, Ney Rosauro led the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong in a captivating concert.

Brazilian composer and percussionist Ney Rosauro (left, on platform) leads the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong for the “Brazilian Fantasy” concert on June 25, 2025. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
Brazilian composer and percussionist Ney Rosauro (left, on platform) leads the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong for the “Brazilian Fantasy” concert on June 25, 2025. Photo: City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong

Food & Drink

All about curry leaves, how to use them in cooking and 2 recipe ideas

Used in Indian, Sri Lankan and Southeast Asian cuisines, curry leaves can add a strong fragrance and distinct flavour to various dishes.

K-drama

Squid Game season 3: thrilling end probes humans’ darkest depths

Souls are crushed as one despicable scenario unfolds after another in the highly anticipated return of Netflix’s hit Korean drama Squid Game.

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11 new Hong Kong restaurants and bars to try in July 2025, including hotpot

A hot new Sichuan addition, a South Korean cult favourite and a dai pai dong concept are a few of the latest Hong Kong spots to look out for.

Mapo Tofu with Lobster Photo: Sichuan Rouge
Mapo Tofu with Lobster Photo: Sichuan Rouge

Arts

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

From a Chinese-Mediterranean feast to a second-hand clothes pop-up and Brad Pitt’s latest film, check out our picks for this weekend.

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Food & Drink

How a Cantonese-American chef in New York uses MSG to celebrate his culture

In his new cookbook Salt Sugar MSG, chef Calvin Eng uses the once-vilified flavour enhancer to extend the reach of Cantonese-American food.

K-drama

Head Over Heels: Choo Young-woo in supernatural K-drama off to a bad start

Choo Young-woo and Cho Yi-hyun star in this awkward romcom about a schoolgirl moonlighting as a shaman trying to protect the boy she loves.

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Choo Young-woo in a still from Head Over Heels.

Entertainment

Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards on his homage to Spielberg

British filmmaker Gareth Edwards talks about Steven Spielberg’s offer of a lifetime to direct the new film in his Jurassic World franchise.

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Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards at the film’s premiere in New York on June 23, 2025. The British filmmaker says he was never going to turn down Steven Spielberg’s offer to direct the latest film in his hit franchise. Photo: Invision/AP
Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards at the film’s premiere in New York on June 23, 2025. The British filmmaker says he was never going to turn down Steven Spielberg’s offer to direct the latest film in his hit franchise. Photo: Invision/AP

Entertainment

5 of the most popular streaming series in 2025, from White Lotus to Reacher

These series on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Prime Video have found both global popularity and critical acclaim.

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Travel & Leisure

Deep below London, secret tunnels to become a spy museum, memorial and bar

Due to open in 2028, the 90,000 sq ft site below London that possibly inspired James Bond is set to become a major tourist attraction.

Arts

US$30 million Stradivarius viola may be the most expensive instrument ever

The 335-year-old Tuscan-Medici viola has been on loan to the US Library of Congress for decades, but now it has become a gift to the nation.

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Roberto Diaz, president and chief executive of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, plays the Tuscan-Medici viola, made by Antonio Stradivari, at the Library of Congress in Washington, the US, on May 14, 2025. Photo: TNS

Health & Wellness

Is your dog getting too hot? How to prevent heatstroke in pets in summer

‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment.

Excessive panting is one of the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs. Others include bright red or pale gums, drooling, lethargy, or collapse, such as when a dog is unable to walk or stand. Photo: Shutterstock
Excessive panting is one of the symptoms of heatstroke in dogs. Others include bright red or pale gums, drooling, lethargy, or collapse, such as when a dog is unable to walk or stand. Photo: Shutterstock

Food & Drink

5 new coffee shops in Hong Kong to visit in July 2025 for your caffeine fix

Coffee lovers have plenty of new spots to discover around Hong Kong, from cosy neighbourhood hideaways to bold, art-strewn shops.

United States & Canada

Anna Wintour steps down as US Vogue editor after 37 years

She will seek a new US editorial head but remain global editorial director for Vogue and chief content officer for Conde Nast.

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Fashion & Beauty

Chinese students spice up graduation wear with more fashionable looks

Inspired by people like Eileen Gu and RedNote influencers, young Chinese women are putting their own spin on traditional graduation attire.

Chinese-American freestyle skiing world champion Eileen Gu wears a white fitted dress beneath her graduation gown for her high school graduation in 2020. Photo: Instagram/eileengu
Chinese-American freestyle skiing world champion Eileen Gu wears a white fitted dress beneath her graduation gown for her high school graduation in 2020. Photo: Instagram/eileengu

Entertainment

Profile | How Raymond Lam went from Hong Kong TV extra to the ‘King of Chok’

We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.

Chinese culture

How Vancouver’s Chinatown, plagued by poverty, fights for survival

Vancouver’s Chinatown faces a number of challenges, but its passionate community aims to revitalise and preserve its 140-year-old legacy.

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Arts

‘Tabubu’ Labubu toys by US tattoo artist take social media by storm

Hunter Chao’s tattooed Labubu plush figures quickly sell out online. Now he’s taking customised orders and venturing into other collectibles.

Tattoo artist Hunter Chao works on a “Tabubu”, his line of tattooed Labubu toys that typically sell for between US$170 and US$200. Photo: Hunter Chao/Bryam Heredia
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Patravadi “Lek” Mejudhon attends the Los Angeles premiere of HBO’s The White Lotus, season three, at the Paramount Theatre, in February. Photo: Getty Images

White Lotus star Patravadi Mejudhon – a champion of the arts

Acclaimed Thai actress Patravadi ‘Lek’ Mejudhon is making waves in series three of the hit HBO show, but she is just as well known for her work promoting arts among Thailand – and Myanmar – youth.

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