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Doubtfire”-style twist is a binge-worthy treat this season. Set against enchanting Parisian streets and luxurious estates, this film will take you on a literal holiday — all the while bringing you along for a heartwarming whirlwind romance.

Genre: Romantic Comedy 

Running Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes

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Jingle Bell Heist

Starring: Connor Swindells and Olivia Holt

The holiday romance trope gets a mischievous twist in “Jingle Bell Heist” as a sharp-witted retail worker and a down-on-his-luck repairman plan to rob a fancy London department store on Christmas Eve.

It’s like “Home Alone 2” but with a romantic touch!

Through their uneasy alliance, secrets are spilled and schemes deepen, causing them to open up and develop feelings for each other along the way. This acclaimed drama helped put the spotlight on mental health and was the most popular romance show on Netflix at the time of its release.

Yet, one of the misfits is a transgender and she, along with her other homeless friends, is not portrayed as weak and unassertive. It’s hard to look away as her hand-painted style moves between her signature butterfly motif, birds, and the key and keyhole of CAGE-UNCAGE.

Next, you move to “Fortune,” a frosty room with a crystalline-lined mirror floor reflecting an overhead chandelier and SKULLPANDA frozen in a glass cabinet, two corners cracked and showing the character in a huddled position.

Then, you move through “Rules” and “Life” before re-entering NMS’ grand lobby and heading to the museum’s basement.

The descent may feel regressive, as if you are falling into further emotional darkness, as SKULLPANDA does hold a dark and mysterious aura.

Mediacorp just opened a casting call for Southeast Asia residents to join their brand-new reality dating show.

Produced by Beach House Pictures, “Wingman” addsan interesting spin to the dating genre as it follows duos of participants who will embark on a group dating experience where finding love becomes a team effort.

Drag is another form of art. Sometimes, when we can’t express ourselves with words, we express ourselves through our performances.”

Representation Matters

Winter, who admits she got into drag because of Drag Race, says that the way many Filipinos perceive drag shifted almost overnight with the launch of the franchise’s Philippine iteration, Drag Race Philippines, which premiered its first season in 2022.

Handcrafted, painted, and featuring large-scale collectibles available for sale by Miao, step through larger-than-life installations that invite you to enter the world of SKULLPANDA.

Not only is it a beautiful photo op, but almost every CAGE-UNCAGE artwork is also designed to be interactive. This is a particularly poignant part of the exhibition, where in the traditional art world you know to respect but not touch (with reason and for the protection of old great works!), but POP MART and Miao have done the opposite.

From a giant book detailing the life and journey of SKULLPANDA, where you flip through its pages, to scales balancing the weight of their astronaut helmet, to a giant rotating block puzzle, guests are invited to touch and play.

Just like the wave of collectibles (who do you know that doesn’t own a Labubu) that are empowering generations to heal their inner child, POP MART’s unique collaboration with such a prestigious national institution answers the demand for young people to engage with local arts and culture initiatives and brings a new crowd to the museum.

And this is more than just a fad, as SKULLPANDA CAGE-UNCAGE presents art in its true form, an answer to the current times, conveying a powerful message to those who often feel voiceless in a tumultuous world.

As you step onto the front lawn of the NMS, you will encounter a giant SKULLPANDA sculpture reminiscent of Greek and Roman statues guarding temples of their time.

They don’t have that wide understanding about drag yet, at least in my province. You don’t just buy a plushie in these stores, you experience them. It received nine nominations at the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize and took home Picture of the Year and Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Tsuyoshi Kusanagi.

The movie tells the story of Nagisa (Kusanagi), a transgender woman.

It also illuminates the terrors of closeted homosexuality, and how it leads to breaking a few hearts despite the best intentions.

Moonlit Winter (2019)

Speaking of closeted homosexuality, Moonlit Winter(2019) presents an equally sublime take on the topic, albeit in a much slower but beautifully paced rendition.

Similar to Dear Ex, the South Korean romance drama also centers around a teenager Sae-Bom who finds out about her mother's secret first love with a Japanese woman.

Don't miss out! At the same time, she is also troubled by her attraction toward a boy who keeps introducing himself in an effort for Ke-Rou to remember him. But that changed over time, as more and more adults began to collect these plushies, quickly becoming a cult favorite for its unique designs and luxurious quality. What makes her confident in remaining true to her identity lies in having a parent that encourages and supports who she wants to be.

Intimates (1997)

Intimates (1997) is composed of two stories, one set in the 1940s whilst the other in the 1990s.The former details the budding love between two women, Wan and Foon, who hid their secret love affair and were separated amidst Japan's invasion of Hong Kong.

The nostalgic backdrop, coupled with the heartfelt tale of youth, change, and the fleeting beauty of first love, “Twenty-Five Twenty One” is a perfect tearjerker for fall, when everything feels tinged with memory and longing.

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When Life Gives You Tangerines (2024)

16 Episodes | Starring: IU, Park Bo-Gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon

Genre: Slice-of-life, romance, period drama

This 2024 Netflix series is a tender coming-of-age melodrama set on Jeju Island in the 90s, following the intertwined lives of two childhood friends whose bond deepens and drifts as they grow older.

Starring K-pop superstar IU (“Hotel del Luna,” “My Mister”), Park Bo-gum (“Reply 1988,” “Love In The Moonlight”), Moon So-ri (“Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born,” “Legend of the Blue Sea”) and Park Hae-joon (“The World of the Married,” “My Mister”), “When Life Gives You Tangerines” captures the ache of first love, the weight of time,and the sweetness of ordinary moments.

Through the quiet beauty of Jeju’s landscapes, the bittersweet nostalgia of youth, its warm orange hues, and emotional storytelling, this series feels like autumn itself — gentle, wistful, and full of longing, perfect for those fall days when you want a story that lingers and borders on the thin line between happy and sad.

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