This spectacularly over-the-top tune from the Korean soap opera "The Brave Yong Su Jeong" [용감무쌍 용수정] is perhaps the greatest television theme song of the 21st century. youtube.com/watch?v=aeCJ6x…

A new modern and contemporary art museum called PoMo is slated to open in Norway’s third-largest city, Trondheim, next year. It will span five floors in an old, art nouveau post office building. artnews.com/art-news/news/…

Wu Jinyan is certainly among the top 5 actors working anywhere on the planet these days. Her artfulness and depth, combined with an incredible skillset, are unmatched. This is an actor who can do it all.

I'm happy to share this recent review of my nonfiction book FLYING SAUCERS OVER AMERICA (#McFarland 2024). My thanks to the reviewer for the thoughtful commentary. jufof.de/2024/09/gordon…

Some stories circulating about the health of young Chinese actress #ZhaoLusi are unsettling. Unquestionably, she's a world-class actor and a valuable contributor to China's entertainment industry. I wish her a quick recovery & support official efforts to ensure her well-being.

For those interested in movies about medical epidemics, in addition to the usual suggestions such as "Contagion," I highly recommend Aashiq Abu's compelling "Virus", a 2019 Malayalam-language film. It's beautifully written, directed, and acted.

"To have not seen the films of Satyajit Ray is to have lived in the world without ever having seen the moon and the sun." - Akira Kurosawa

Drama #三体大史, set in the Three-Body universe, directed by Yang Lei and starring Yu Hewei and Zhang Luyi, releases new poster for Tencent Video 2025 Preview Party

Film sheds light on unsung nurse heroes of Nagasaki A-bombing: In the immediate aftermath of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japanese medical teams put aside their own safety to aid in relief efforts and tend to… japantoday.com/category/natio… #japannews #japantoday

Sept. 7 is #InternationalDayOfCleanAirforBlueSkies. Yamagata’s Kuki Shrine ⛩️ is the world’s only shrine dedicated to air. Its 5-m square stainless steel plate reflects seasonal scenery and embodies the wish to pass on beautiful air to future generations. yamagatakanko.com/en/attractions…

It is good to see that Chinese actor Zhao Lusi, who has bravely faced a challenging year offscreen, has returned to the screen in a hugely successful production alongside William Chan, who is also a legitimate superstar. Zhao Lusi is a generational talent. Her future looks bright

As the author of a cultural history of the 1947-era UFO craze ("Flying Saucers Over America"), I find this an interesting development in American politics. thehill.com/homenews/campa…

Per multiple sources, #YangZi is set to play Dong Zhujun (1900-1997), legendary founder of Shanghai's Jin Jiang Hotel & an important historical figure, in Tencent's forthcoming 玉兰花开君再来 ('When the Magnolias Bloom, Come Again'). Top director Yang Yang will be at the helm.

251102 #YangZi has correctly predicted the champion of the MLB World Series for 3 years in a row now! Congrats to the LA Dodgers on clinching the 2025 championship 🎉

Jean Rondeau's newest project--recording the entirety of Couperin's catalog--is coming next month in a massive 266-track, 11-disc set. I'm looking forward to it. Rondeau is an unparalleled harpsichordist and has an astonishing musical mind. Info: warnerclassics.com/release/louis-…

I note the passing of the wonderful actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (田川洋行), whose outstanding screen presence will be missed. fareastfilms.com/?news_post_typ…

No clapping. No sound. But packed venues and record-breaking performances. The Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics brought 2,800 athletes from 79 countries — and nearly 280,000 spectators — together in a powerful display of inclusion.

The future of accessible, affordable golf in our nation's capital is at risk. Since 2019, we have worked tirelessly to ensure brighter futures for public golf in Washington, DC and across the country. Help us prepare for the road ahead! Learn More Here: linktr.ee/nationallinkst…

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