Cultural Watchlist

Film

2 articles

A majestic elephant emerges from a misty jungle, symbolizing the themes of transgender identity and conflict in the Nepalese film 'Elephants in the Fog'.
Film Reviews

Nepalese transgender elephant drama 'Elephants in the Fog' premieres at Cannes

For the first time in history, a Nepalese feature film, Abinash Bikram Shah's 'Elephants in the Fog', has entered the prestigious Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section.

Isabel Castillo·May 20, 2026
Audience members distracted by glowing phone screens in a dark movie theater, disrupting the shared cinematic experience for a frustrated viewer.
Long Reads

Bad cinema etiquette: A growing cultural issue

A reader recently walked out of a 'Barbie' screening because fellow audience members were scrolling on phones, chatting loudly, and whooping, a stark departure from the unspoken decorum traditionally

Arthur Vance·May 18, 2026