adaptation
Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you
A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.
Twisted Metal: A post-apocalyptic joyride
The show succeeds in introducing us to the world of Twisted Metal, while still appealing to existing fans.
FROM PAGES TO PIXELS / Is the whimsy in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ whimsical enough?
A rather random yet enjoyable song highlights how everything is political, from the lunch we eat to the way we dress for school.
Literature on screen: The good, the bad and the ugly
Picture yourself curled up with a steaming cup of tea on a lazy weekend afternoon, whilst golden rays of sunshine furtively find their way to illuminate the tattered pages of your beloved, time-worn novel. Now, replace that serene imagery with a bustling living room, where that very novel is now flickering to life on a vibrant screen, promising to display the intricacies that were previously etched in ink. A beautiful transition, if done right. Then again, when it goes wrong, it feels like watching a dear friend fumble on stage and you are mostly left with a profound longing for what could have been.
What Asia can do to fight climate change
As far as climate change is concerned, the Asia Pacific is highly significant.
‘The Hunger Games’ and the danger of desensitisation to violence
In making the Hunger Games unglamorous, Suzanne Collins challenges the audience to reflect on how they view violence in entertainment
THE SHELF / Book adaptations to look forward to in 2023
The live-action rock series follows the rise of a rock band through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene as they embark on a quest for worldwide fame.
Is global governance failing to deliver climate commitments?
While commitment is the first step, finance is the most important means for implementation of climate commitments. But in this case, there are huge gaps, as pledges remain unfulfilled.
Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you
A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.
Twisted Metal: A post-apocalyptic joyride
The show succeeds in introducing us to the world of Twisted Metal, while still appealing to existing fans.
Is the whimsy in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’ whimsical enough?
A rather random yet enjoyable song highlights how everything is political, from the lunch we eat to the way we dress for school.
Literature on screen: The good, the bad and the ugly
Picture yourself curled up with a steaming cup of tea on a lazy weekend afternoon, whilst golden rays of sunshine furtively find their way to illuminate the tattered pages of your beloved, time-worn novel. Now, replace that serene imagery with a bustling living room, where that very novel is now flickering to life on a vibrant screen, promising to display the intricacies that were previously etched in ink. A beautiful transition, if done right. Then again, when it goes wrong, it feels like watching a dear friend fumble on stage and you are mostly left with a profound longing for what could have been.
What Asia can do to fight climate change
As far as climate change is concerned, the Asia Pacific is highly significant.
‘The Hunger Games’ and the danger of desensitisation to violence
In making the Hunger Games unglamorous, Suzanne Collins challenges the audience to reflect on how they view violence in entertainment
Book adaptations to look forward to in 2023
The live-action rock series follows the rise of a rock band through the 1970s Los Angeles music scene as they embark on a quest for worldwide fame.
Is global governance failing to deliver climate commitments?
While commitment is the first step, finance is the most important means for implementation of climate commitments. But in this case, there are huge gaps, as pledges remain unfulfilled.