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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Ultra Festival Celebrates Growth in Asia with Finale in Japan by Robert Michael Poole

The Ultra Music Festival has concluded a record-breaking tour of Asia with an impressive six events in ten days from September 10-19, running shows simultaneously in Manila, Hong Kong and To…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:48AM

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Switzerland’s Grandest Open-Air Film Festival Gears up in Locarno by Robert Michael Poole

Dedicated to films rather than the glitz and glamor of their stars (the anti-Cannes then), the Festival del film Locarno opens its 69th edition this August in Switzerland.Famed for its enorm…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:21AM

Switzerland’s Grandest Open-Air Film Festival Gears up in Locarno by Robert Michael Poole

Dedicated to films rather than the glitz and glamor of their stars (the anti-Cannes then), the Festival del film Locarno opens its 69th edition this August in Switzerland.Famed for its enorm…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 05:20AM

Monday, June 27, 2016

REVIEW: Gordon Watson is ‘The Extraordinary Collector’ on the BBC by Robert Michael Poole

“For the country’s super wealthy, there’s only one may to turn to, when it comes to good taste.” And that man is Gordon Watson, according to the BBC series “The Extraordinary Colle…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:51AM

Thursday, June 16, 2016

VIDEO: Lorene Ren on Discovering Ancient Taiwanese Recipes in ‘Rookie Chef’ by Robert Michael Poole

Fresh from directing one of the highest grossing Taiwanese films of all time, 2012’s “Din Tao: Leader of the Parade,” director Fung Kai presents a lighthearted tale of family and tradi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:00PM

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Women Can’t Direct Anime? Studio Ghibli Producer Apologizes by Robert Michael Poole

Japan’s leading anime producer Studio Ghibli has found itself in the middle of a controversial debate this week, after former employee Yoshiaki Nishimura, who co-produced “When Marnie Wa…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 07:27AM

Punk Photographer Derek Ridgers Celebrated by Paul Smith by Robert Michael Poole

Paul Smith coined the term “classics with a twist” for the fashion style of his most British of brands, and much the same could be said of the music form of Punk, which turned rock music…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 02:32AM

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Robert Plant Cancels, Refugees Welcomed, at London's Meltdown Festival by Robert Michael Poole

The Meltdown Festival kicks off today, for the 23rd time with its unique approach of having a celebrated musician curate proceedings. This year the reigns have been handed over to Guy Garvey…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 12:37AM

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

VIDEO: US Military Rape Case in Okinawa Explored in “Cocktail Party” by Robert Michael Poole

The Okinawa International Movie Festival has prided itself from the start as a community-based film event, each year striving to involve the farthest reaches of the island chain. But having …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 04:07AM

Monday, June 6, 2016

VIDEO: Kaori Momoi on Playing an Aging L.A. Prostitute in ‘Hee’ by Robert Michael Poole

No rehearsal, no practice, and no re-takes – Japanese actress Kaori Momoi took a new approach as director and lead actor for her latest work. Revealed as her second directorial effort, “…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 03:04AM

Saturday, June 4, 2016

Opinion: Is the New ‘Top Gear’ Just Revving Up? by Robert Michael Poole

British car show ‘Top Gear’ returned last week, over a year after long-running host Jeremy Clarkson was dropped for one-too many controversial incidents, on-screen and off. Taking over a…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 01:10AM

Sunday, May 29, 2016

VIDEO: Sri Lankan Director Inspired by David Bowie for “Alone in a Valley” by Robert Michael Poole

Sri Lankan director Boodee Keerthisena intentionally aims to confuse audiences with his latest work “Alone in a Valley.” So much as that the audience at Okinawa International Movie Festi…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:47AM

Friday, May 27, 2016

VIDEO: Yoko Narahashi Pays Tribute to Playwright Masayuki Imai with “Hold My Hand” by Robert Michael Poole

Yoko Narahashi, Japan’s “Gatekeeper to Hollywood,” directed her first feature back in 1995, an adaptation of the Masayuki Imai play “Hold My Hand.” Two decades later, she revealed …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 09:45AM

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Star Wars Auction from “Grandfather of Modern Make-up Design” by Robert Michael Poole

Filming for the 8th installment in the Star Wars franchise kicked off earlier this year in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and June 8 fans of the series will be able to get their hands on some unique St…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:03PM

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