Randi Berez
Culture
Show starters
Worth billions but well below the radar, the lounge act is a fascinating and uncharted universe. From Las Vegas to Tokyo, Monocle explores an undervalued and consummate talent pool of professional entertainers.
Media
Friends eclectic
LA’s KCRW sounds like the future of radio. Small, perfectly formed and with an influence that travels far beyond its American HQ, it breaks bands and sets the soundtrack for Hollywood’s films.
Culture
Tequila sunrise
At the 2007 Oscars, three Mexican directors received 16 nominations. But in their homeland, the industry is lagging. Monocle meets the new generation of filmmakers trying to turn talent into commercial success.
