Actor Jackie Chan says asian filmmakers should work hard to protect their own culture and not mimic American movies. “Why do we need to ape their culture? I see an Indian saying ‘Yo Man!’ but that’s not what Asian are about. Cinema reflects culture and there is no harm in adapting technology, but not at the cost of losing your originality.”
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Secret Santa’s Art
The Royal Academy’s annual Secrets sale offers cards by famous artists at a low price. The identity of the artist remains unknown until each card is bought and the signature is revealed on the back. One fan camped for two weeks to lead the queue for the sale, which helps students with grants and bursaries. Illustrator Quentin Blake and Tracey Emin were among the artists to donate a record 2,700 cards, each sold for £35.”
Terfel To Quit Opera For A Year
Welsh bass baritone Bryn Terfel says he may be taking a year off from opera. “Terfel reveals he may have a year free of the opera stage in 2008 to concentrate on some other projects. ‘The importance of opera is slipping from the diary and there may be a change in 2008. I want a year that’s clear of opera, to concentrate on concerts and radio and TV work’.”