2016/12/29 |
The Highbrow Struggles of Translating Modern Children's Books Into Latin
What's the best way to translate Dr. Seuss' works in a dead language?
2016/12/28 |
Documentaries Fight for Attention Amid Box-Office Boom in China
With limited freedom and financing, documentary filmmakers cut their own paths to find audiences.
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
Taiwan Sets First Creative Content Fest Dedicated to All Modes of Creativity
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have paralyzed global travel but that has not stopped Taiwan from flexing its muscles and putting its film and entertainment content on the world stage.
2016/12/28 |
The Best Bookshops in Tokyo
Check out these three bookshops when you are next in Tokyo.
2016/12/23 |
How a Lack of Global Thinking Doomed Taipei’s World Design Capital
World Design Capital Taipei 2016 should have put Taipei on the global design map. Where did the Taipei City Government go so wrong?
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
TAICCA Initiatives Help Taiwanese Content Ride Cultural Wave to Global Distribution
In July, TAICCA initiated the First Mile program, linking publishers, scriptwriters, and investors for the Print-to-Screen Adaptation Content Development Plan to boost TV and film production in Taiwan. The program extends to the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest.
2016/12/22 |
INTERVIEW: A Peak of Film Productions in the 'Theater State' of North Korea
In a special in-depth interview, author and filmmaker Paul Fischer discusses his book about North Korean cinema and how perception and propaganda define the isolated state.
2016/12/22 |
Is Taiwan's Exhibition Culture All About Taking Photos and 'Checking In'?
'I think the Taiwanese are especially difficult customers. You go to an exhibition meant only to entertain, but then you come out and criticize the show for having no intellectual value. This is a unique phenomenon. It’s like telling a street food stand that their plating is ugly.'
2016/05/20 | Sponsored
Think You Know Chiayi? Check Out These Fun Facts!
How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
2016/12/21 |
In Wuhan, Punk is Not Dead
Wu Wei, the lead singer of China’s oldest surviving punk band, insists there’s nothing political about his music.
2016/12/20 |
Who Owns Culture? The Case of P.F. Chang’s Chinese Restaurants
'When taken and used as a commodity, food is no longer an inherited culture.'
2016/04/25 | Sponsored
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
2016/12/16 |
INTERVIEW: Film Director Midi Z on the 'Taiwanese Dream' in Myanmar (Part Two)
This is part two of TNL’s interview with film director Midi Z. He talks about current obstacles, motivation, and Taiwan's New Southbound Policy.
2016/12/15 |
Rampant FGM in Indonesia: Ignorance, Social Pressure Blamed
'I was six years old and I felt so afraid that I cried. I didn’t have the courage to look at it. It bled for two days, so I was treated with traditional medicine. Then I was told to bathe in the sea.'
2016/04/15 | Sponsored
Travel Taichung Differently! 10 Creative Attractions Linking Space and Humanity
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is the perfect city for a mini-trip due to its convenient location and pleasant weather.
Artqpie CMP Block Museum of Arts More... Dali Totoro Bus Stop Feng Chia Night Market Freedom Men Art Apartments Green Ray Jukui House National Taichung Theater Natural Way Six Arts Cultural Rainbow Military Community Taichung Taichung Metropolitan Park The painted Meiren Village Tunghai Arts Street Yizhong Street Zhongxin Market
2016/12/14 |
The 10 Best Korean Movies on Netflix
Check out Cinema Escapist's list of the ten best Korean movies on Netflix.
2016/12/09 |
INTERVIEW: Film Director Midi Z on the 'Taiwanese Dream' in Myanmar (Part One)
How does the multi-nationality of the award-winning film director influence his work? Does he identify with being from Myanmar, China or Taiwan?
2016/04/07 | Sponsored
Tired of the Same Old Tourist Attractions? Take a Trip to Hsinchu and Experience the Authentic Hakka Life
Here are some fun facts about the Hsinchu Hakka culture for you to learn as you travel through the city!
2016/12/09 |
The Effectiveness of the Chinese Cultural Centers and Confucius Institutes
With 500 Confucius Institutes and 1,000 Confucius Classrooms on campuses around the world today, both have become a global phenomenon. Just what purpose do they serve?
2016/12/08 |
Q&A with VR Artist Who Says Technology Will Destroy Us
Virtual reality has brought Tian Xiaolei’s art to life, but he maintains humans’ thirst for innovation will only end in misery.
2016/03/25 | Sponsored
You Think You Know Yilan? See If You Can Answer These Five Questions
As someone who loves visiting Yilan, do you really know the city? Why don’t you start by seeing if you can answer these five questions.
2016/12/06 |
One of the First Hollywood Heartthrobs Was a Smoldering Japanese Actor. What Happened?
Today, there aren't many Asian film hunks. But in 1915, Sessue Hayakawa was among the first sex symbols.
2016/12/06 |
INTERVIEW: German Filmmaker Documenting 'Metal Politics' in Taiwan
'It’s exciting for me to be part of a historical process. That’s what our job is for. We are documenting history.'
2016/03/15 | Sponsored
Tired Of Visiting Taipei Zoo, Taipei 101 And The National Palace Museum? Let Locals Show You The Attractions Actually Worth Seeing In Taipei
If you really want to get to know Taipei, why not put yourself in the shoes of locals and walk into the alleys? See how people live in this city and you will discover the Taipei daily life is the view worth seeing.
2016/12/05 |
Documenting the 'Gatekeepers' of One of Japan's Popular Suicide Destinations
'Gatekeeper' documents the suicide prevention efforts of a retired Japanese detective named Yukio Shige.
2016/12/02 |
Noticing Tweaks, Communicating Universal Concepts, and Offering Value in Design
Four acclaimed designers from different countries gathered yesterday to share their experiences and ideology of design.