VietNamNet Bridge - The last month of the summer movie season will close with "The Wolverine," "Smurfs 2", "Monsters University" or "Buddha Fire". 1. The Wolverine As one of the last blockbusters of this summer, The Wolverine will be the first movie that will go to theaters in Vietnam this August. The film takes place after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. This time, the Wolverine no longer stands in the ranks of X-Men and has to deal with his own difficulties. He is pushed into the reluctant war, standing between the tough choices: being an immortal or a human being, love or hate ... The Wolverine is also the first work with new audio system - Dolby Atmos with 64 independent speakers mounted on the ceiling and around the theater to create a more realistic feeling. 2. Break-up Contract Release Date: 2/8 Also being released on August 2 is a Chinese movie, starring by Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng. Film is the story of a couple who felt in love with each other when they were … [Read more...] about 14 movies to be released in Vietnam this August
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ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/1
Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 opens in Hanoi The Spring Flower and Beverage Festival 2011 is being held at the Vietnam Culture and Art Exhibition Center in Hanoi from January 25 to 30. The festival organizers plan to use this occasion to gather people's opinions on various national costumes, flowers and wines of Vietnam. The 'People's Choice' result will be announced on January 29. The festival will have special displays of Vietnamese and royal costumes from the Ly-Tran-Le dynasty, famous brands of delicious traditional and industrial wines and photographs and decorations of the lotus. … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 29/1
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 3/9
Art performance marks National Day Vietnamese people have enjoyed an art performance in praise of the victory of the August Revolution and National Day. The art performance, jointly held by Radio the Voice of Vietnam and Vietnam Television at the National Broadcasting Centre in Hanoi on September 2, showed warm sentiments towards naval officers and soldiers on Truong Sa (Spratly) Island who are defending the country's sovereignty. Songs and dances were presented and illustrated with video clips and a report on the ceramic mural of the national flag, which is located at the top of the conference hall on Truong Sa Lon (Big Spratly) Island. … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 3/9
February 15, 2012
A: Spring is all over Vietnam now and it's the peak season of festivals in our country. These days, hundreds of thousands of people are making pilgrimages to places of worship like pagodas and temples to pray for health and good luck in the new year. This may be the biggest reason most of Vietnam's major festivals take place in the spring, right after Tet. B: This was our answer to American listener John Moore, who wrote on February 6: "I listen to your broadcast and visit your website almost every day. Over the past few weeks, I've heard a lot about festivals in your country. Why do they often come in spring and can you name some big festivals in Vietnam?" … [Read more...] about February 15, 2012
Architect gives up day job for rock music
Architect gives up day job for rock music (22-02-2009) Renowned architect Nguyen Son is turning away from concrete and stone to pursue a new outlet for his creativity - rock music. Thanh Nga tunes in. On a chilly winter night, the wind blows a long spell. I suddenly hear a song and its words bring me to my neighbour's house. "Mua dong truon qua ngoi nha lanh gia. Nguoi dan ba dung om con khoc nho mua trang. Ngay hanh phuc da qua, oi cai lanh xe long dem voi voi." "The winter creeps over the cold house. The woman stands, embraces her daughter, cries because she remembers the moon season that has passed. Happy days are over. The winter becomes colder and colder." Impressed by the lyrics of this song, I decided to find its author. Eventually, though he is very busy, he is able to make an appointment to speak with me. Architect of sound In architectural circles, the name Nguyen Son is very well known. But in music, he is a brand new voice. Born into poverty, as a teenager Son had to sell … [Read more...] about Architect gives up day job for rock music