# Arts & Entertainment **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/humanities/arts-entertainment/48.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Arts & Entertainment category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-arts-entertainment-category/54)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 1999, 7:32am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-arts-entertainment-category/54 "1999-10-13T07:32:00Z")
This is the place for discussion of films, books, movies and TV shows, etc. A & E topics related to Taiwan or China should be posted in the Culture & History Forum. --- ## [Faq - check here first](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/faq-check-here-first/66624)
**Author:** [@ThreadKiller](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/ThreadKiller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/faq-check-here-first/66624 "2011-08-08T16:35:17Z")
Please add any updated information to the specific threads listed below so as to help us provide a helpful resource to visitors: \[url=Finding English Books in Taiwan Where can I find English books in Taiwan?\[/url\] 2. W… --- ## [Bands, Singers, and Musicians Needed](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bands-singers-and-musicians-needed/8911)
**Author:** [@swingking1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/swingking1)\ **Replies:** 235\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 6:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/bands-singers-and-musicians-needed/8911 "2018-01-29T06:45:11Z")
Moderator’s note: It’s best to go the end of this thread to see most recent requests. “Elvis” located at Civil boulevard and Da-an is looking for small acoustic, jazz, or experimental bands 7 nights a week. Please cal… --- ## [Please add spoiler alerts](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/please-add-spoiler-alerts/6781)
**Author:** [@wolf\_reinhold](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/wolf_reinhold)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2007, 6:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/please-add-spoiler-alerts/6781 "2007-07-19T06:13:50Z")
When posting about films, please either place a spoiler tag (see below) or type “SPOILERS” at the top of the text field (not in the subject field) if you are revealing plot details in a thread where the film in question … --- ## [What Books Are You Reading?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-books-are-you-reading/32450)
**Author:** [@Taichung\_Social\_Club](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taichung_Social_Club)\ **Replies:** 2758\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-books-are-you-reading/32450 "2026-10-04T13:02:48Z")
The need to escape from the backwoods of Taichung County, and re-familarize myself with the English language above a grade two level, compelled me to spend a couple of days in Taipei. Before I came away, I made the obli… --- ## [What music are you listening to? (music edition)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-music-are-you-listening-to-music-edition/80937)
**Author:** [@elektronisk](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/elektronisk)\ **Replies:** 6159\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-music-are-you-listening-to-music-edition/80937 "2026-10-03T19:52:01Z")
After searching to no avail, it is needed. The Boxer Rebellion - Union – Flashing Red Light Means Go --- ## [Poetry Corner](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/poetry-corner/8503)
**Author:** [@Alien](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Alien)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/poetry-corner/8503 "2026-10-03T14:19:30Z")
I think a lot of people like poetry, but we've no dedicated poetry thread as yet. Here's one I really like and seems to apply well to some decisions I'm having to make in my life right now: If I Could Tell You W.H. Aud… --- ## [What is Your Favorite Rockumentary?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-rockumentary/66834)
**Author:** [@landshark](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/landshark)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-rockumentary/66834 "2026-10-03T03:05:12Z")
I don’t know what the deal is but since I have gotten the ability to see youtube on my phone I have been addicted to watching Music documentaries (Rockocumentaries). I have seen jimi hendrix, Kurt Cobain, and Joy Divisio… --- ## [Top 100 TV shows of the 21st century?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/top-100-tv-shows-of-the-21st-century/259789)
**Author:** [@cranky-laowai](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cranky-laowai)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 3:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/top-100-tv-shows-of-the-21st-century/259789 "2026-10-02T15:14:38Z")
The NYT has a new clickbait list of the results of its poll of more than five hundred “stars, showrunners, craftspeople, executives and other industry experts,” who were asked to name the ten best series that have premie… --- ## [Farm Aid 2026 Live on YT](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/farm-aid-2026-live-on-yt/259791)
**Author:** [@taiwandude](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/taiwandude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/farm-aid-2026-live-on-yt/259791 "2026-09-27T03:04:55Z")
This has been streaming on YT all morning. Willie & Family closing out the show as I write! Grate Music…Grate Cause !!! --- ## [The Harvey Weinstein Scandal](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-harvey-weinstein-scandal/164464)
**Author:** [@Gain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Gain)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-harvey-weinstein-scandal/164464 "2026-09-24T02:25:10Z")
So basically since the last week, dozens of women in Hollywood have started accusing the mongul of rape, sexual assaults, harrassment etc. It has since quickly grown to be one of the most widespread scandals ever in t… --- ## [What TV shows are you watching 2026?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-tv-shows-are-you-watching-2026/255417)
**Author:** [@chilifries](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/chilifries)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-tv-shows-are-you-watching-2026/255417 "2026-09-22T01:13:24Z")
--- ## [What movies are you watching (2026)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-movies-are-you-watching-2026/255465)
**Author:** [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Replies:** 233\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-movies-are-you-watching-2026/255465 "2026-09-21T12:58:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from What movies are you watching (2025) --- ## [CBS cancelling The Late Show](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cbs-cancelling-the-late-show/252335)
**Author:** [@hansioux](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/hansioux)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/cbs-cancelling-the-late-show/252335 "2026-09-19T06:52:13Z")
CBS is not replacing Colbert with another host. It is straight up cancelling the Late Show all together. Is this a reflection of the steady decline of traditional broadcast TV? Or is it something else? … --- ## [Favorite Image of the Day (from anywhere)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/favorite-image-of-the-day-from-anywhere/64456)
**Author:** [@Fox](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Fox)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/favorite-image-of-the-day-from-anywhere/64456 "2026-09-16T13:15:14Z")
The web is full of great images. How about a thread for your favorite image of the day? Must be attributed. Mike Shaw – redbubble.com --- ## [Music 2018 Today](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/music-2018-today/167345)
**Author:** [@tommy525](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tommy525)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/music-2018-today/167345 "2026-09-16T06:13:30Z")
What you groovin on today bro. https://youtu.be/a9YV27vzeqQ --- ## [Hamilton? Really?!?!?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hamilton-really/193885)
**Author:** [@Rocket](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Rocket)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:23am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/hamilton-really/193885 "2026-09-16T02:23:43Z")
I know it’s supposed to be the greatest artistic accomplishment since Jesus. And I’ve tried, watching more than a couple clips and all. But I just…can’t. There’s just something about white guys (I know he’s Puerto Ric… --- ## [The VERY LAST Grateful Dead Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-very-last-grateful-dead-thread/223813)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 4:39am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-very-last-grateful-dead-thread/223813 "2026-09-13T04:39:49Z")
Every day. I still listen to the Dead every day, on wax, or cassette or digital magic. Seems like the least I could do. What a band. What a good time. On the bus since Saratoga '88. --- ## [Inclusion in film & tv casting](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inclusion-in-film-tv-casting/163191)
**Author:** [@Rocket](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Rocket)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:57am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/inclusion-in-film-tv-casting/163191 "2026-09-10T08:57:43Z")
--- ## [Which movie best depicts the Holocaust?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/which-movie-best-depicts-the-holocaust/49657)
**Author:** [@maoman](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/maoman)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/which-movie-best-depicts-the-holocaust/49657 "2026-09-08T07:03:37Z")
I'm teaching my high school classes the Diary of Anne Frank this semester, and I want to finish off the last couple of classes with a movie. What do you recommend? Most of these kids have no idea of what Hitler, the Na… --- ## [Gospel and spiritual songs](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gospel-and-spiritual-songs/184534)
**Author:** [@marasan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marasan)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 11:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/gospel-and-spiritual-songs/184534 "2026-09-02T11:52:27Z")
Many singers in the US and other places honed their skills in church. In certain moods, I very much enjoy listening to these songs. I especially like the covers done by amateurs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2V9nZ46… --- ## [RIP Dolly Parton](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rip-dolly-parton/259361)
**Author:** [@OysterOmelet](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/OysterOmelet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/rip-dolly-parton/259361 "2026-09-01T00:26:27Z")
--- ## [Taiwan Travelogue, winner of the International Booker Prize 2026](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-travelogue-winner-of-the-international-booker-prize-2026/257651)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-travelogue-winner-of-the-international-booker-prize-2026/257651 "2026-08-21T04:23:29Z")
https://thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/everything-you-need-to-know-about-taiwan-travelogue-international-booker-prize-2026-winner Taiwan Travelogue by Taiwanese author Yáng Shuang-zi (translated by Lin … --- ## [IMAX showtimes for "The Odyssey"](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/imax-showtimes-for-the-odyssey/258753)
**Author:** [@charles](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/charles)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/imax-showtimes-for-the-odyssey/258753 "2026-08-18T14:34:33Z")
On the VieShow Cinemas website, I can’t see any IMAX showtimes for the movie “The Odyssey” after Tuesday. Does anyone know the reason why? --- ## [I'm Loving This Song Today](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-loving-this-song-today/60931)
**Author:** [@jimipresley](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/jimipresley)\ **Replies:** 504\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/im-loving-this-song-today/60931 "2026-08-14T06:33:53Z")
I know, I know. There are too many “song” threads. Live with it. Move on. I’m loving this song today: The glorious Joan Baez. Glory, glory, hallelujah! --- ## [The Most Electronic Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-most-electronic-thread/60235)
**Author:** [@tempogain](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tempogain)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/the-most-electronic-thread/60235 "2026-08-09T06:37:42Z")
This may not take off but I can’t in good faith spam the other threads anymore :slight\_smile: Some funky tracks for a first post --- ## [Book deal up in the air due to alleged AI use by author](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/book-deal-up-in-the-air-due-to-alleged-ai-use-by-author/258917)
**Author:** [@bojack](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bojack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/book-deal-up-in-the-air-due-to-alleged-ai-use-by-author/258917 "2026-08-04T18:05:31Z")
Is this cancellation a first? Fourteen publishers had bid on the U.S. rights for Falade’s crime novel, “Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body,” and he ultimately signed a two-book deal with Macmillan’s Minotaur Books imprint wor… --- ## [Pocket Pics- The Thread](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pocket-pics-the-thread/258456)
**Author:** [@Mr\_PBH](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Mr_PBH)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/pocket-pics-the-thread/258456 "2026-08-03T05:30:25Z")
So when I’m taking pics on the farm or at the beach I invariably end up getting a few extra ones after I put my phone away. This one is from my scooter compartment, after I took a shot of the ocean on the way home. Loo… --- ## [American TV call Taipei women, "Taipeinese women"](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/american-tv-call-taipei-women-taipeinese-women/258865)
**Author:** [@PeiHua-Connie](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/PeiHua-Connie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/american-tv-call-taipei-women-taipeinese-women/258865 "2026-08-01T14:05:55Z")
Interesting new term (and Taiwan’s real flag allowed on this sports event) Free Solo - SNL --- ## [Eric Chou's "All For You" - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Controversy](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/eric-chous-all-for-you-spider-man-brand-new-day-controversy/258861)
**Author:** [@Celeborn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Celeborn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 9:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/eric-chous-all-for-you-spider-man-brand-new-day-controversy/258861 "2026-07-31T09:52:32Z")
I watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day here in Taipei just now, and when I went online afterward to figure out why there were Mandarin lyrics in the end credits, I discovered a whole controversy I hadn’t known existed aroun… [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/humanities/arts-entertainment/48.md?page=1)