Entertainment

By Donna Gordon Blankinship / The Associated Press  Seattle—It doesn’t always rain in Seattle, despite its reputation, so pack sunglasses when you visit this city in Washington state, and be sure to catch new attractions, like the Great Wheel, as well as classic ones, like the chewing-gum wall.

By Alvin I. Dacanay Last week was a good one for Philippine independent films and their admirers. For one, prize-winning director Brillante Ma. Mendoza’s latest film, Taklub (Trap), started its run at cineplexes last Wednesday, after serving as the opening film at the 20th French Film Festival in June and at the 11th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in August.

By Lynn Elber and Frazier Moore / The Associated Press Emmy will dispense her favors on Sunday night (Monday morning in Manila), when the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards airs at 8 p.m. (New York time) In the meantime, television’s biggest guessing game moves into high gear, with its players including two sure-of-themselves Associated Press television critics. Will Modern Family continue its …

The winners in the Full-length Documentary and Short Fiction Feature categories of the Sineng Pambansa Climate Change Scriptwriting Contest were awarded the certificates and the cash prizes promised to them at the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ (FDCP) headquarters on September 17.

By Jocelyn Noveck / The Associated Press New York—New York Fashion Week always has its share of memorable moments: the weird and the wonderful, and everything in between. Here are some highlights of the eight jam-packed days:

Leading international hotel brand Dusit International has announced its intention to increase its presence in the Philippines, beginning with reaching out to the upscale, long-staying travel sector.

After showcasing Jesse Lucas and his songs late last month, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is set to train the spotlight on prize-winning composer-lyricist-musical director Vincent A. de Jesus as its second featured artist in the Triple Threats: The Composers concert series at its Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater) on September 24 at 8 p.m. 

Imagine this: A mysterious woman is discovered inside a gray duffel bag in New York City’s famous Times Square. She is totally naked, save for hundreds of intricate tattoos. More strangely, she doesn’t remember who she is or how she got there. 

By Alvin I. Dacanay In MasterChef Asia, the pan-Asian edition of the popular cooking-competition program that debuted on the Lifetime cable channel on September 3, 15 home cooks from eight Asian countries submit their dishes for close judgment by three people, all lauded culinary experts: Susur Lee, Bruno Ménard and Audra Morrice.

Anya Resort & Residences, an up-and-coming luxury residential resort in Tagaytay City, Cavite province, has signed on award-winning and Relais & Chateau-recognized chef Emmanuel Stroobant to helm the establishment’s food and beverage department.