A: This year’s two most anticipated films have finally hit theaters in Taiwan. “Michael” premiered last Wednesday, while “The Devil Wears Prada 2” premiered this Wednesday ahead of its global release.
B: Isn’t “Michael” the biopic about the late King of Pop Michael Jackson?
A: Yup, it tells the story of Michael’s legendary life, from child star to global icon. And the role is in fact played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson.
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B: Michael caused a sensation when touring Taiwan twice in 1993 and 1996. His classic hits, dance moves and music videos reshaped global pop culture at that time.
A: I’m gonna see it again on Labor Day tomorrow. Wanna join me?
A: 今年最期待的兩部電影終於上映啦，《麥可傑克森》已於上週三上映，《穿著Prada的惡魔2》也在本週三搶先全球上映。
B: 《麥可傑克森》不就是已故「流行樂之王」麥可的傳記式電影嗎？
A: 沒有錯，本片講述麥可從童星到天王傳奇性的一生，並由他的姪子賈法傑克森親自主演。
B: 麥可曾在1993年、1996年兩度來台巡演造成轟動，他的歌曲、舞步和音樂錄影帶，當年更重塑了全球流行文化！
A: 明天是勞動節我還要去「二刷」，你要一起去嗎？
（By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張迪）
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca, which is the world’s busiest waterway for international trade. WHAT IS THE MALACCA STRAIT? The 900km long Malacca Strait, bounded by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, provides the shortest sea route from East Asia to the Middle East and Europe. It carries nearly 22 percent of the world’s maritime trade, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). This includes oil and gas shipments from the Middle East to the energy-hungry economies of China,
It seems like every year, new foods or drinks start trending and suddenly show up everywhere. A decade ago, avocado __1__ restaurant menus, while oat milk became the must-have addition to your coffee in cafes around five years back. The latest trend to hit this list is the pistachio. This flavorful green nut now features in everything from chocolate bars to Indian curries. While pistachios have long played a central role in certain regional cuisines, their recent global __2__ can be traced to Dubai. There, a specialty chocolate shop went __3__ on TikTok for one of its chocolate bars
One reason pistachios have taken the food world by storm compared to other nuts is their soft, green color. When ground down into a cream or butter, the green hue __6__ nicely with golden pastries or dark-brown chocolate, making it perfect for Instagram photos and TikTok videos. Their labor-intensive cultivation and __7__ also contribute to their image as a premium ingredient. Thus, buying a pistachio-based product often feels like a __8__ treat. Pistachios also stand out for their distinct flavor and health __9__. They have a subtle, sweet, earthy flavor that goes well with both sweet desserts and
A: Besides hit TV drama series like “Pursuit of Jade,” Disney+’s South Korean fortune-telling reality show “Battle of Fates” is also quite eye-catching. B: Fortune-telling reality show? That’s new. Are the competitors all fortune-tellers? A: Yup, 49 top shamans and fortune-tellers compete through divination, face reading, tarot cards and other methods. Those with higher accuracy rates then advance to the next round. B: But I still prefer watching dating reality shows. A: Maybe you can try Korea’s “Transit Love 4,” “Single’s Inferno 5,” or Japan’s “Offline Love,” “Badly in Love,” and even gay romance “The Boyfriend 2.” Those should
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