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Time of India
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Former WJSN's Luda to make big screen debut; horror flick in the works - deets inside!
Another idol is joining the realm of acting, as WJSN 's member Luda has been confirmed to make her debut! The idol has been confirmed to play the lead role in an upcoming horror film, building anticipation amongst fans as the celebrity takes on her first-ever big-screen role! Another WJSN member to debut on the big screen Luda, a member of the popular K-pop girl group WJSN (Cosmic Girls), is all set to make her big screen debut with a horror film titled 'The Other Side', as per reports from Allkpop. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The idol, who has ventured into acting before, is going to be playing the lead role as Ho Eun. Ho Eun is going to be presented as an aspiring writer who previously had given up on writing. To fulfil a promise made to a close friend, she picks up her pen again; however, a set of unbelievable events starts occurring. After a visit to a mysterious boarding school, the writer ends up witnessing events that should not be possible. About Luda Luda is a talented artist who has been working as a singer, dancer and actor ever since her debut in the Korean entertainment industry in 2016. She initially began as a rapper and dancer in WJSN, and debuted with the group, featuring on their first ever EP titled 'Would You Like?'. All members of the group have been focused heavily on solo activities. Luda made her debut in acting with 'My 20th Twenty', a popular web drama series that aired back in April 2023. She is also not the only WJSN member to shift to acting. Some of her other works include 'Gaus Electronics', 'Marry You', and her latest drama 'A Woman Who Swallowed the Sun'. One of the most prominent actresses from the group is Bona , who has worked in various projects like 'Hit the Top', 'Homemade Love Story', 'Twenty-Five Twenty-One', and 'Joseon Attorney'.
Los Angeles Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘The Damned' brings the Civil War to intimate life, obliquely and mesmerizingly
How much can you strip away from the war film and still have a war film? That question invigorates 'The Damned,' the new movie from Roberto Minervini, an Italian-born director who has spent the last 25 years living in America, our worrying cultural undercurrents seeping into his portraits of the marginalized and the discontent, usually documentaries. 'The Damned' represents his first foray into more traditional narrative storytelling, yet this existential drama bears all the hallmarks of his earlier work, less concerned with incident than conjuring a sense of place, time and, most important, a state of being. In his latest, Minervini brings viewers into the thick of the Civil War, only to find the same dazed souls and gnawing uncertainties that have always been his focus. It's a war film with very little combat, but it's about a war that still rages today. Minervini's naturalistic, observational style is on display from the film's first scene, which lingers on a pack of wolves meticulously digging into an animal carcass. 'The Damned' stays on the images just long enough for them to grow discomforting — when will Minervini cut away? — before introducing us to his anonymous protagonists, a collection of volunteer soldiers in the U.S. Army who have been sent out west in the winter of 1862. The specifics of the mission are as mysterious as these men's names as we watch them carry out the minutiae of military busywork. They set up tents. They play cards. They do target practice. Are they meant to represent the hungry wolves from the movie's opening? Or are they the prey? To call 'The Damned' an antiwar film would be to assign an arbitrary value to what is really a series of offhand episodes consisting of only modest activity. In Minervini's recent stellar nonfiction projects 'The Other Side' and 'What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?,' the director collaborated with his subjects to create unvarnished glimpses of everyday lives, sometimes working from prearranged scenarios. Although Minervini is credited as 'The Damned's' screenwriter, his new film draws from a similarly close relationship with his cast, the actors drawing on aspects of their real lives to inform their roles, scenes developing from a loosely sketched-out plot. In such an intimate, pensive atmosphere, characters emerge gradually out of the rugged landscape like windswept trees or weathered stones. The man identified in the end credits as the Sergeant (Tim Carlson, one of the subjects of Minervini's 2013 documentary 'Stop the Pounding Heart') is ostensibly the leader, but as the untamed Montana wilderness goes from barren to snowy over an unspecified period of time, the more apparent it becomes that no commanding officer is necessary. The skeletal score by Carlos Alfonso Corral, who doubles as the film's cinematographer, hints at an elemental menace just over the horizon. But real danger rarely occurs. Instead, these men are trapped in their own heads, their tender, confessional musings about God, war and manhood so rudimentary that they never aspire to the heights of folksy poetry. These soldiers are nothing special — as unimportant as their assignment. Because Minervini avoids the tropes of the antiwar film — no big speeches, no ponderous metaphors — it's almost a shock that he allows for one convention, an actual battle scene, which occurs about halfway through the 88-minute runtime. But even here, 'The Damned' refuses to follow formula, resulting in an intentionally haphazard sequence as the soldiers are ambushed, the characters fleeing and shooting in every direction, the camera trailing behind them, desperate to keep them in frame. Whether it's enemy forces or some random buffalo, the movie's shallow depth of focus ensures that we only see our troops. Everything else resides in a permanently fuzzy, unsettled background, a constant middle distance that traps the characters in their spiritual purgatory. There are limitations to Minervini's spartan approach. Whereas his documentary films crackle thanks to his unpredictable interactions with his subjects, 'The Damned' cannot help but feel slightly overdetermined, the outcomes predestined rather than organically unearthed. And yet, the concerns he brought to those earlier movies ripple here as well. 'The Other Side,' his somber 2015 study of racist drug addicts and gun-toting militia members in rural Louisiana, remains the definitive warning of our modern MAGA age, while 2018's 'What You Gonna Do' prefigures the Black Lives Matter movement. Now, for the first time, this prescient filmmaker visits America's distant past, subtly pinpointing the economic inequalities, senseless brutality and thwarted masculinity that will bedevil the nation for the next 160 years. The Civil War is long over, but the country's divisions remain, those core tensions naggingly unresolved. Don't think of 'The Damned' as an antiwar film — consider it an origin story for Minervini's perceptive, understated exploration of an America still in conflict.
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Travel + Leisure
03-06-2025
- Business
- Travel + Leisure
The Bahamas' Most Beautiful, Underrated Island Has a New Hotel on a Working Farm—and It's Already a Favorite Among Celebrities
This brand-new Bahamas hotel is on a fully operational Eleuthera Island farm. The hotel runs completely on solar power and nearly everything you eat on The Farm comes from the land you're staying on. The property is a 10-minute shuttle to the airport, a five-minute walk to the beach, and a quick ferry ride to shops and restaurants on nearby Harbour Island. The design is inspired by a famous South African winery, and its rustic, tropical elegance is something you'll find nowhere else in the Bahamas. 'It's down the road just five minutes,' she said. 'No turns. You can't miss it.' My girlfriend and I thanked our concierge at the front desk of The Other Side Hotel on the Bahamas' Eleuthera island—the beachside boutique our ferry dropped us off at—and headed inland. The dirt path went up and down again with no sign of the accommodations we had booked for the next few days. Was it even real? The photos and videos we saw of The Farm, a new hotel on Eleuthera island, before the trip did make it seem too good to be true. And then, rising up another hill, we saw it, almost appearing out of nowhere: An expansive piece of property with swaying palm trees, 200 sweet-smelling garden beds, and thatched-roofed cottages scattered along the outer edges. 'It's a little oasis in the jungle,' said Ben Simmons, founder of The Farm. Lounge furniture sits around a firepit at The Farm. Jody Zorn Photography/Little Island Hotels Simmons, who also runs Harbour Island's Ocean View and Eleuthera's The Other Side, actually built the farm part of The Farm back in 2018. It provided fruits and vegetables and eggs (there are about 70 clucking chickens on-site) to the kitchens of his two hotels and his wedding business. But Simmons—who acquired the land in a squabble that dates back to a dramatic 18th-century sea battle involving his Eleutheran ancestors defeating the much more powerful Spaniards—had bigger plans for his agricultural oasis. He wanted to grow his business, he wanted to increase the number of Bahamian-owned properties in the Caribbean, and, most importantly, he wanted to instill in travelers and locals the ideas of sustainability and living off the Caribbean's rich, fertile land. So, five years later, he thought, why not also build another hotel on the farm? The Farm opened in November 2024 as part of Simmons' Little Island Hotel chain. His team envisions it being a place for visitors to stay, but also to learn about gardening and growing. He hopes to arrange speakers and seminars during the low seasons. He also plans to expand the gardens, the diversity of crops, and the number of chickens. Celebrities like Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter have already found their way to The Farm's exceptional Sunday Brunch. Eli Manning's family stayed on property a few weeks ago. Even Kendall Jenner's assistant got married among the mangos and avocado trees this past winter. Still, even with all that fanfare, when you're here, it's like nobody else is around. All I heard were the bees humming inside the flowers, someone slipping quietly into the pool, and the whoosh of a welcome breeze finding its way from the nearby Atlantic. Here's all you need to know about The Farm on Eleuthera island. There are 12 cottages dotted around the lush vegetable and flower beds. The eight larger accommodations are 1,024 square feet ($550 to $600 per night)—with king-size beds, wide verandas, and an open-plan layout—while four are smaller at 540 square feet ($350 to $400 per night) and can have a king-size bed or two twins. Our larger cottage was located at the far end of the property along the inviting freshwater pool. As soon as we stepped in through the wooden dutch doors, we immediately felt at ease. Simmons says his inspiration came from South Africa's Babylonstoren winery, noting the gentle curves on the cottage roofs. A plush king-size bed, two couches, and an ever-so-tempting standalone bath made up the inside. Every accommodation also includes strong Wi-Fi, ample AC, a Nespresso machine, a waterfall shower, and a tea kettle. 'The subtle message is that the farming life can be hard, rugged, almost austere,' he said, when describing the construction. 'But it is luxurious in its provision of health, food, community, and connectivity to nature.' Much of the food, of course, comes from the grounds around you. The Farm has a main kitchen, where there are complimentary breakfasts of fruit, veggies, yogurt, and coffee. You can also order from a menu of mostly egg dishes. The eggs, of course, are plucked from the hen house each morning. I was partial to the egg sandwich with a side salad, because I watched the waiter go out to the garden and fill a bowl full of greens after I ordered the salad. The Farm is reservation-only for lunch and dinner—priority booking is given to guests staying at the resort. Those meals are comprised of vegetables from the garden and fish caught that day out at sea. No meat is on the menu. Guests can also dine by the beach at The Other Side, just a five-minute walk away; we did for a delicious mac-and-cheese and ribs combo one night. Or, the wonderful concierge Allie Saunders can arrange a ferry and golf cart for you to visit Harbour Island, just a 10-minute boat ride away. On Harbour Island, we ate at the Coral Sands' Pink (very ornately-pink) Mermaid for dinner one evening, an Italian seafood haven overlooking the ocean. And, of course, there is Sunday Brunch at The Farm: A communal, family-style soirée in the garden under the centrally located Yellow Elder trees. It's a must-do event with fresh food, expertly-mixed drinks, and laughter among new friends and old. Lounge chairs sit around the outdoor pool. Jody Zorn Photography/Little Island Hotels The pool is the crown jewel of The Farm. The 576-square-foot gem is perfect for wading, doing morning laps, or just lazing alongside with a good book. And lazing around is, well, mostly what you do on The Farm. There are also outdoor ping-pong and billiard tables—plus a rustic-chic gym—for active guests. And, if you tire of lounging in the shade of one of The Farm's avocado trees, you can walk over to The Other Side's private beach. Here, you can go for a sunset paddleboard. The resort also offers free snorkeling along the nearby coral reef. You'll run into turtles, rainbow fish, and even octopuses in the shallow, crystal-clear waters. There is no spa at The Farm—yet. The team says they plan on adding one in 2026: A deluxe hut with a cold-plunge pool. For now, guests can book in-room or poolside massages. Although I can't personally vouch for the family-friendly offerings, Simmons and The Farm certainly encourage families to visit. The Sunday Brunch is a huge draw for large families and their children, with space to wander and swim and partake in an aforementioned billiard or ping-pong match. Cottages can obviously be booked for family vacations or reunions. And Simmons wants the younger generation to learn why it's important to grow your own food—both for your health and the environment. Kids can help feed the chickens or pick tomatoes with the help of the always-friendly head groundskeeper, Richard. Sustainability is the reason The Farm was created. The property is 100 percent powered by solar panels, which absorb energy from both the sun above and the ground below. The kitchen uses plastic sparingly, there are 10 compost stations—with 15 more on the way—and all vegetables are grown organically with no weed killers or toxins. 'We believe calling ourselves sustainable means we also must be efficient,' Simmons said. 'So while the panels power our facility, they also provide shade to our chickens who process our food scraps and feed our plant beds. The panels also protect our hydroponic and propagation stations.' The Farm team is all-in on the idea of living off the rich, fertile soil they've been blessed with in the Bahamas. And they plan on expanding their plot—adding citrus trees and maybe a farm stand next season. Sustainable tourism is as prevalent as it could be in the Caribbean, and The Farm hopes to encourage other hotels to follow its lead. The Farm is about a 13-minute car ride from tiny North Eleuthera Airport. It's also a short ferry ride from Harbour Island. The Farm's concierge can help arrange either of these transfers. They'll also assist you in renting your own car to explore the island—including nearby Gregory Town or local haunts like Daddy Joe's or Tippy's beach bar. Because of its small, boutique size, The Farm doesn't currently have relationships with any major credit cards or reward programs. Room pricing, especially in the low season, is a steal; the smallest cottages start at $350 a night. Every T+L hotel review is written by an editor or reporter who has stayed at the property, and each hotel selected aligns with our core values.
Sydney Morning Herald
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Home-grown hits: the best new Australian music to hear this month
Wet Kiss, Thus Spoke the Broken Chanteuse Wet Kiss is one of the country's best live bands right now. One can imagine its enigmatic leader, Brenna O, kicking her way through a limousine's sunroof to make the kind of impact-on-entrance a regular car door precludes. She sparkles like shattered champagne flutes and has a snarl wicked enough to spontaneously combust a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. Brenna O leads a troupe of sunglasses-inside-wearing rascals, including her floppy-eared, plaything-guitarist, Daniel Dog, Al Amour (piano), Ben Addiction (bass), Ju Sugar (lead guitar), Ruby Rabbit (drums) and Agnes Wailin' (vocals). On their sophomore album, Thus Spoke the Broken Chanteuse (out June 27), the band channels Aladdin Sane -era Bowie on album-opener The Gay Band, and follow that up with gospel-fuzz exultation on Isn't Music Wonderful. And yet, underpinning the theatrics is poignant songwriting, often exploring the precarity, fear, freedom, joy and fight for self-determination of trans life. If you think Pearl Jam ruined guitar music, then pucker up, sweat it out and bask in Brenna O and co's anarchic radiance on the band's August album tour. It's one kiss you'll never forget. Nick Buckley Tyne-James Organ, The Other Side In 2021, Wollongong-via-Sydney songwriter Tyne-James Organ released his energetic and engaging debut record, Necessary Evil. Unfortunately, it landed on shelves just a few weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown would pull the shutters down on the east coast, cutting off any prospect of pushing the album to its full potential. It was a great shame, as the album – chock-full of brilliantly written indie rock tracks reminiscent of Gang of Youths or Sam Fender – deserved its time to shine.
The Age
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Home-grown hits: the best new Australian music to hear this month
Wet Kiss, Thus Spoke the Broken Chanteuse Wet Kiss is one of the country's best live bands right now. One can imagine its enigmatic leader, Brenna O, kicking her way through a limousine's sunroof to make the kind of impact-on-entrance a regular car door precludes. She sparkles like shattered champagne flutes and has a snarl wicked enough to spontaneously combust a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. Brenna O leads a troupe of sunglasses-inside-wearing rascals, including her floppy-eared, plaything-guitarist, Daniel Dog, Al Amour (piano), Ben Addiction (bass), Ju Sugar (lead guitar), Ruby Rabbit (drums) and Agnes Wailin' (vocals). On their sophomore album, Thus Spoke the Broken Chanteuse (out June 27), the band channels Aladdin Sane -era Bowie on album-opener The Gay Band, and follow that up with gospel-fuzz exultation on Isn't Music Wonderful. And yet, underpinning the theatrics is poignant songwriting, often exploring the precarity, fear, freedom, joy and fight for self-determination of trans life. If you think Pearl Jam ruined guitar music, then pucker up, sweat it out and bask in Brenna O and co's anarchic radiance on the band's August album tour. It's one kiss you'll never forget. Nick Buckley Tyne-James Organ, The Other Side In 2021, Wollongong-via-Sydney songwriter Tyne-James Organ released his energetic and engaging debut record, Necessary Evil. Unfortunately, it landed on shelves just a few weeks before the COVID-19 lockdown would pull the shutters down on the east coast, cutting off any prospect of pushing the album to its full potential. It was a great shame, as the album – chock-full of brilliantly written indie rock tracks reminiscent of Gang of Youths or Sam Fender – deserved its time to shine.
