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From Quentin Tarantino’s violent blockbusters to Steven Spielberg’s family entertainment, and from indie gems premiering at Sundance film festival to popular Hollywood franchises making waves at Comic-Con, this is the place to go for features, interviews and reviews about movies both classic and new from the United States.
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Melissa Tedone, assistant professor of library and archives conservation at the University of Delaware, in the United States, holds a copy of Marmion, a Victorian-era book with a vibrant green, arsenic-based binding. Photo: Getty Images

Poison books: Hong Kong joins the search for Victorian-era arsenic-laced tomes

Victorian-era books may contain arsenic in their bindings. One Hong Kong University book conservator went on the hunt for such toxic volumes.

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Children play on an iron climbing frame in the new Wah Fu Estate, 1968. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s groundbreaking Wah Fu public housing estate

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Enzo Cheng, CEO of Noc, in the Sheung Wan branch of his chain of cafes. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

The CEO of Noc on his live-slow philosophy for the weekends

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The interior of Bistrot du Vin. Photo: Bistrot du Vin

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Amalgamate to Happy Samurai

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Mentors and mentees mingle during Rosewood Foundation’s Rise to the Table programme in March. Photo: courtesy Rosewood Foundation

Rosewood throws its weight behind female empowerment in hospitality

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The cross-cultural love story that forms the heart of the Africa Centre

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Meet Jay Ellis, who plays Jay Brown in Netflix’s Running Point

Ellis plays the love interest of Isla, portrayed by Kate Hudson, in the hit sports drama that just premiered its second season.

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Michael Jackson

Meet Juliano Valdi, who plays a young Michael Jackson in Michael

The internet might be swooning over Jaafar Jackson’s performance in the titular role, but 12-year-old Valdi is grabbing attention too.

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Cinema

The Devil Wears Prada: the film’s impact then and now

Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt, the film’s commentary on the fashion world – and Chanel costuming galore – remain as relevant as ever.

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in the original Devil Wears Prada movie. Photo: Handout
Celebrity children

Meet Richard Gere’s son, Homer – who plays Dylan in HBO Max’s Euphoria

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Language Matters | From azure to cerulean, how fashionable shades of blue got their names

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Celebrity children

Meet Jaafar Jackson, who plays his uncle Michael Jackson in the star’s biopic

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Jaafar Jackson as his uncle Michael Jackson in the biopic Michael, and a photo of the late superstar himself. Photos: Lionsgate, @afrocentricfilmscollaborative/Instagram
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Meet Matt Bomer’s son, Walker Halls – who went to prom with Ava Bozzi

Walker is the son of Bomer and publicist Simon Halls, and Bozzi is the daughter of podcaster Bruce Bozzi and Hollywood bigwig Bryan Lourd.

Matt Bomer, Simon Halls, Walker Halls, Ava Bozzi, Bruce Bozzi and Bryan Lourd. Photo: @brucebozzi/Instagram
Sexual harassment and assault

Weinstein preyed on aspiring US actress, court told in rape retrial

The Hollywood mogul took advantage of Jessica Mann by enticing her with a film role she had no chance of getting, prosecutors say.

Film reviews

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TV shows and streaming video

Meet Ken Kirby, who plays Dr John Shen in HBO Max medical drama The Pitt

The Canadian actor – who grew up between Vancouver, Hong Kong and Shanghai – has TV credits including Dynasty, The Gifted and Good Trouble.

Ken Kirby plays Dr John Shen in The Pitt. Photos: @mrkenkirby/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Meet queer comedian Robby Hoffman, who plays Randi on Hacks

Hoffman grew up in a Hasidic Jewish household and almost became an accountant – she’s also currently starring in HBO’s Steve Carell-led Rooster.

Robby Hoffman in 2024. The comedian was nominated for an Emmy for her role on Hacks last year. Photo: @robbyhoffman/Instagram
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Meet Martha Kelly, who plays Laurie on Euphoria – which earned her an Emmy nod

Kelly is a series regular on Euphoria Season 3 as drug lord Laurie, who Zendaya’s Rue must pay debts to.

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Meet Corey Stoll, star of Apple TV’s Imperfect Women

Stoll, who has been nominated for a Golden Globe and Tony Award, plays suspected murderer Howard on the Apple TV mystery thriller.

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Meet Eddie Murphy’s daughter Bella Murphy, who’s in Netflix’s Roommates

The 24-year-old previously appeared in Coming 2 America alongside her Emmy-winning father – and has spoken about being a nepo baby.

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Meet Chris Rock’s daughter Zahra Rock, who’s in Netflix’s Roommates

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How Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel found chemistry in The Christophers

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How M. Butterfly subverted Western fantasies of Chinese femininity

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Meet The Testaments actress Lucy Halliday, who’s already won a Bafta Scotland

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Who is Hacks actress Jean Smart’s boyfriend, Joe Pacheco?

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Sexual harassment and assault

Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York

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Harvey Weinstein appears at Manhattan Supreme Court for the start of jury selection on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
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Meet Isabel Gravitt, who plays Tori in Your Friends & Neighbors

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Meet Grace Van Patten’s younger sister, Anna – who’s in Euphoria Season 3

The Tell Me Lies star’s sister is joining the new season of the HBO hit, alongside Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer.

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