Creators of ‘Goblin’ make new drama
SEOUL—Director Lee Eung-Bok is more grateful than burdened of the expectations that his latest collaboration with scriptwriter Kim Eun-Sook brings. The two are the creative minds behind the hit shows “Descendants
SEOUL—Director Lee Eung-Bok is more grateful than burdened of the expectations that his latest collaboration with scriptwriter Kim Eun-Sook brings. The two are the creative minds behind the hit shows “Descendants
“If this movie flops, it’s my fault! He’s proven that he can make a movie a success!” That was Evangeline Lilly talking animatedly about her new film, “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” The person she was talking about was the Ant-Man to her Wasp, Paul Rudd.
Rain started to pour last Sunday afternoon but that wasn’t going to stop us. We were on a mission. It was Father’s Day and Super and Watsons were headed out to surprise dads.
Evangeline Lilly is making history. As the Wasp, she is the first superheroine to be in the title of a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie for “Ant-Man and the Wasp.” She’s very happy about it.
Ant-Man is bigger than ever—and so is Paul Rudd. His mind reels at how prominently integrated Ant-Man is in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), something he never expected.
“The Bold Type” (TV show)
“The Bold Type” tells the story of Kat, Sutton and Jane, three twenty-something New Yorkers who work at Scarlet, a fictional fashion magazine patterned after the iconic Cosmopolitan. The show, which premiered in 2017, has been dubbed the “millennial’s ‘Sex and the City’” and compared to “The Devil Wears Prada.”
There are similar beats there, for sure. The main leads’ professional ambitions as well as their romantic entanglements are a significant part of the story. But this isn’t what “The Bold Type” is all about.
The show is—for lack of a better word—woke. Alongside stories about the main characters’ love life, the show also talks about female sexuality, religious and race discrimination, and gender politics in the office. Workplace plotlines are anchored on real-life issues like sexual assault, misogyny, race and slut-shaming. And Jacqueline, Scarlet’s editor in chief, while as fierce and as fashionable, is definitely no Miranda Priestly.
At its core, what the show really champions is women solidarity. Friendship, mentorship, women supporting and standing by women—these are what make “The Bold Type” great.
“Invasion of Privacy”
by Cardi B (music)
When rapper Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” hit the top of the charts last year, people were quick to dismiss her as a one-hit wonder. But after her album “Invasion of Privacy” dropped in April, the former stripper and reality-show star proved to her haters that her success is no luck of the draw.
As early as the first half of this year, her album has been cited in a lot of “best albums of 2018” lists by music and pop culture websites.
Not only is the album full of great bops, the music itself is an effective pick-me-upper. The lyrics of her songs speak about loving and being true to yourself, owning your sexuality, hustling hard and not letting the trolls and bashers pull you down.
If ever you find yourself in need of a self-esteem boost, just put “Invasion of Privacy” on full blast. Cardi B will surely help you get your groove back.
“Lumberjanes” (comic book)
Boom! Studios’ “Lumberjanes” is the comic book we wished existed when we were young.
It tells the story of friends Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley and their adventures at the summer camp named Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types.
In “Lumberjanes,” the main characters are all complex, well-rounded people. They have strengths and weaknesses, dreams and fears.
Aside from story arcs full of myth, magic and even mystery, the comic also explores themes like growing up, acceptance, compassion and the importance of friendship.
“Ocean’s 8” (movie)
Women-centric spin-offs of well-known male-led movies can be such a gamble. The recent “Ghostbusters” remake, for one, received a lot of flack online from obnoxious fanboys. (Frankly, we enjoyed the 2016 film, because Kate McKinnon can do no wrong.)
This year’s “Ocean’s 8,” however, is cool, fun and led by women of various ethnicities, shapes, ages and backgrounds. It’s about time we see that women can work together and do it well—be it in front of the screen or behind it.
“Truly Devious”
by Maureen Johnson (book)
One of our favorite genres in literature right now is “smart girls getting stuff done.” No longer can we hold back our contempt for the so-called TSTL (“too stupid to live”) book heroines, especially in young adult lit.
Stevie Bell, the heroine of Maureen Johnson’s “Truly Devious,” is a girl after our own heart. She’s a murder-
mystery-reading, true crime podcast-listening Holmesian who decides to enroll in an elite boarding school for talented kids. She gets to use her detective skills when one of her housemates gets killed.
“Truly Devious” is an addictive mystery, yes, but the reason we love it is it introduced us to the amazing Stevie. She shows us that girls don’t need to be anyone but themselves, quirks and all.
Watch “The Staircase.” The 13-part docuseries chronicles the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson and the trial of Michael Peterson who was accused of murdering his wife. It sounds like an odd choice for a father-and-kid binge-bonding session but you’ll be surprised. While it is about one man’s seemingly endless battle with the American justice system, it is also about family ties and the unwavering faith and love of his children. “I can look at my children and think, yeah, they love me. What else do you want?” Michael says in one clip. Pop some popcorn, grab a few drinks, log into Netflix and get ready for an interesting and emotional ride.
With over 30 stages, hundreds of performers and one nifty app, this year’s Fête de la Musique promises to be the Philippines’ biggest jam yet—and the fun is all free.
You know that the sequel earned its right to be raved about when it makes us laugh twice as much and twice as hard, and puts on scenes that make us hold our breaths a little bit longer.
There are a few things I want to do in Hong Kong. I want to explore the labyrinthian Chungking Mansions; slip in a cheongsam à la Maggie Cheung in “In the Mood for Love”; and see a coffin apartment in real life.
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