Collections

Some of the Japanese artists I’ve been listening to that isn’t city pop or Japanese jazz type. It’s a mix of rock, electronic, rap, folk, indie etc. Ichiko Aoba and Fujii Kaze are among the more recognizable names in this space ✨ but there’s a whole world of artists in this lane worth... See more

Here’s the science behind hot streaks, and why you should wander before you win. #davidepstein #mindset #success

Animation 🪐🐻 What to watch if you’re drawn to worlds crafted with imagination and outstanding artistry. The films in this collection offer a variety of animation styles and genres. Dive into colourful, and vibrant stories that take you to familiar or unknown places – here on Earth, in new galaxies, and far beyond... See more

Love in different contexts! ❤️ What to watch if you’re drawn to stories of women pushing back against the roles they’re handed, teens caught between desire and danger, and families carving out hope in hostile landscapes. This collection moves from late‑capitalist anxieties and fever‑dream queer longing to migrant... See more

It’s Global Movie Day this Saturday and the Oscars next month, but today we feel more like bypassing the blockbusters to pay tribute to the raw, visceral energy of Asian cinema. The sharp, tactical mastery of Japan’s Akira Kurosawa and the frantic, neon-soaked longing of Hong Kong’s Wong Kar-wai are widely acclaimed, but they’re just the entry... See more

If you think great music only lives in English, this is your wake up call. Some of the most forward, emotional, and genre breaking albums ever made come from everywhere else, carrying their own histories, slang, politics, and heartbreak. You do not need to understand every word to feel the... See more

more weird films that aren’t for everyone. some are cult classics. some are just confusing on purpose. are these too weird for you or exactly your taste?

Here are just a few of the films that our critic Justin Chang enjoyed this year. See his full list at the link in our bio—and let us know the movies you loved in the comments.