'Everything Everywhere' dominates Spirit Awards week before Oscars

13 Sept 06:10 Key points summarised by AI

"Everything Everywhere All At Once" swept the Spirit Awards, winning Best Feature and all seven categories it was nominated for, including Best Lead Performance for Michelle Yeoh and Best Director for Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan.
The film solidified its frontrunner status for the upcoming Oscars, where it leads with 11 nominations, after its significant wins at the Spirit Awards.
Made for $25 million, the absurdist sci-fi comedy became independent studio A24's biggest hit, grossing over $100 million globally and proving popular despite initial concerns about its unconventional style.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.