In this episode of Showcase;

South Korea's Soft Power 00:55

Bong Joon-ho's 5 Movies 01:35

Girl From Mecca: Ayasel Slay 04:23

Shortcuts 07:03

Music Documentaries 08:44

Robert Edgar, Co-Editor of The Music Documentary 11:23

Cinema of Dario Argento 17:56

#DarioArgento #BTS #Music

We have seen a rising number of music documentaries. In the past couple of years and a-listers are getting on board. Zeynep Gokce explains why Hollywood's leading directors are drawn to the genre.

Robert Edgar, Co-Editor of The Music Documentary 02:30

#MusicDocumentaries #Music #Documentary

Donald Trump has criticized the Oscars for giving Parasite the award for best film. But while it might seem weird for the leader of the most powerful country on earth to pick on a film, Parasite is no mere blockbuster. Bong Joon-Ho became a household name with Parasite, but he has had a career in South Korea that spans 20 years. So, here is a look at 5 Bong movies that we loved.

#Parasite #Korea #Cinema

Saudi authorities have issued an arrest warrant for rapper Ayasel Slay. It comes as social media users slammed her latest song 'Girl from Mecca' as insulting to the city. But some believe the backlash is about more than alleged blasphemy.

#Rapper #AyaselSlay #Women

In this episode of Showcase;

Female Surrealists 00:41

Kate Conley, Professor of Francophone Studies 03:19

Sonic the Hedgehog's Surprise Success 09:26

Shortcuts 11:38

Art 'Shares' of Masterworks 13:04

Scott Lynn, CEO and Founder of Masterworks 15:30

Hayat Nazer and Socially-Inspired Art 18:56

Alexis Gritchenko: The Constantinople Years 21:08

#Surrealism #Art #Sonic

It is a man's world even in art and especially surrealism. But dig deeper and you'll find female artists have actually made big contributions to the movement. Here is a retrospective that is celebrating these under-recognized women.

Kate Conley, Professor of Francophone Studies 02:23

#Surrealism #Women #Artist

Looking to invest 20 bucks? A New York company says you can use it for a piece of art. A share of the artwork anyway. It is a first of a kind exchange, and Showcase is joined by the founder and CEO to talk about how his business plan is supposed to make money. Nursena Tuter explains what the company actually says it does.

Scott Lynn, CEO and Founder of Masterworks 02:05

#Art #Investment #Masterworks

Paramount Pictures first attempt at Sonic the Hedgehog was pummeled by a massive revolt from the fans, critics, and even the creator of everyone's favourite 8-bit character. So how did this video game adaptation beat tough competition last week at the box-office? Alican Pamir has the answers.

#Sonic #SonictheHedgehog #JimCarrey

In this episode of Showcase;

The British Book Awards 2020 00:38

Jude Cook, Novelist and Literary Critic 01:06

Air Festival in Niger 07:04

Shortcuts 09:37

Who Killed Malcolm X 11:18

Abdur-Rahman Muhammad, Historian and Investigative Journalist 13:06

Rembrandt and A Portrait of a Young Woman 19:38

Portraits of Rembrandt 21:53

The BRIT Awards 2020 24:56

#MalcolmX #BritAwards #Rembrandt

Netflix's documentary series Who Killed Malcolm X argues the real killers of the famous civil rights activist got away 55 years ago. The show provides evidence that is so compelling, the New York District Attorney is taking another look at the case. If re-opened, it could lead to a blockbuster change in America's history books.

Abdur-Rahman Muhammad, Historian and Investigative Journalist 01:28

#MalcolmX #Netflix #Docmentary