Culture & Arts

Mulan: the national heroine

It is often argued that interpreting a tale’s adaptation requires an analysis of “not only of the tale itself, but also of the motives and values of those responsible for its metamorphosis”, which certainly holds true for Chinese folk narratives. In our global era, the effects of nationalism have had a particular impact on folk […]

by Rui Ho

Long overdue: The Bubble’s Satire section makes this week’s editor’s picks

As the annual awards season draws to a close we’ve seen several surprising turns – Daniel Craig’s Oscar snub for Luca Guadagnino’s Queer, Kendrick Lamar’s seven Grammy nominations, and even Sean Baker’s Palme D’Or winning Anora losing out on a Golden Globe. However, none have tasted to strongly of the sweet tang of long overdue […]