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Choice cuts
Our inventory of cultural unmissables includes a tense paella western, an original Ukrainian crime drama and a collection of top-grade South African sonics.
Start the dance
Dance hall La Paloma thrived for more than a century until a barrage of noise complaints closed its doors. Now, soundproofed and reimagined, the party is back.
The Opener
Mexico’s panda conundrum and Jetstar’s mid-air reversal. Plus: Swedish director Ruben Östlund on his Oscar-nominated film, Triangle of Sadness.
Broadcast views
Italy’s largest rolling news channel now sits within a Renzo Piano-designed ‘workshop’ TV studio.
In full flow
Spanish-language streaming service rivals Netflix. Will the next ‘Squid Game’ be filmed in Mexico?
Room service
Transformed townhouses, refurbished residences and fresh forays into hospitality feature in this issue’s round-up of your new favourite places to stay. Check in and tune out.
Right on cue
Behind the camera trained on TV presenter Charlie Pickering stands a multi-talented team who ensure that ‘The Weekly’, Australia’s lively news round-up, is well researched, informative and, most of all, funny.
Taking charge
The actress who plays Danish politician Birgitte Nyborg in TV series ‘Borgen’ on resurrecting the character for a new season.
Happy medium
As Beijing tightens its grip on Hong Kong, broadcaster ViuTV is offering its residents some much-needed escapism.
Glowing for gold
Malaysia’s favourite sport gets the neon treatment at Shuttle in the Dark. Monocle hits the court.
