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Wish lists
As the days get shorter and gift lists grow longer, we asked some of our favourite bright minds to think up the perfect holiday night in with film, music and books.
Cinema Paradise
When it comes to a Friday night out at the movies, we’ll be booking our seats in Bangkok, Singapore and Tokyo. Now pass the Peranakan menu and a blanket.
Theatre of life
In Munich, a unique building provides subsidised rent for retired actors, artists and journalists. The Werner Friedmann Foundation, which made its money in the circus, runs the enviable scheme.
Food for thought
Denmark is home to a galaxy of informed and innovative food experts. We gathered four of the best in a room to discuss the future of their profession, from farming to fine dining.
Press gang
France’s media has traditionally kept a respectful distance from those in power. But a series of high-profile exposés is challenging old norms and pushing the debate on press freedom back into the spotlight.
10 essays
For our double issue we’ve augmented our Essays section to cover a whole host of subjects: everything from online terrorism to overly obedient road-crossers is covered.
Drawing board
For our round-table series, we invited four leaders in the graphic design industry to talk about the state – and the future – of their craft, in print and online.
Observation
Over the Christmas season Monocle will be going up a gear rather than winding down. But of course we’ll still find time to enjoy a glühwein or two in St Moritz.
Home from home
Following the success of our Hong Kong shop and bureau set up, we’ve replicated the concept in Toronto’s Little Italy – only it’s 20 times the size.
Doha Tribeca Film Festival
Political revolutions and their aftermath are fertile conditions for filmmakers. Monocle took a front-row seat at the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, to witness the cinema of change emerging in the Arab region.
