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【WHY NOT BOLD】Interviewing Pearlmi Tam – Screenwriter of “Drive My Cube” A highway towards Growth

https://youtu.be/xIN4h6N-cS4 A Female Driver who is also a Good Driver Pearlmi Tam walked into the studio with a confident smile, dressed in an apricot jumpsuit dress, black leather shoes, and floral socks. Her wheat-colored shoulder-length hair framed her face perfectly, and she looked ready to take on the world. She is the screenwriter of the script 'Drive My Cube'. In the script of "Drive my Cube," the protagonist Ana refuses to sell her late father's Nissan Cube. To experience the same scenery her father saw from the driver's seat, she learns to drive. Whenever Ana faces a near-crash, she unexpectedly unlocks her own supernatural ability and sets out on various fantastical journeys. She is meeting the first female driver in history, rescuing a mysterious sheep...

Netflix Original K-Drama – Queenmaker

K-Drama Female Lead's Turnaround Premiering on Netflix on the 14th of this month, the popular Korean drama Queenmaker The series follows the story of Hwang Do-hee (played by Kim Hee-ae), a strategic mastermind who seeks to shape public opinion and transform the human rights lawyer Oh Kyung-sook (played by Moon So-ri), also known as the "rhino of justice", into a candidate for Seoul Mayor. With just 100 days until the election, the show offers a thrilling tale of political manoeuvring, as Hwang Do-hee uses her skills to create a vision for a better world. This intriguing series promises to captivate audiences. Although there has been some progress in elevating the role of women in Korean politics in recent years, the overall participation remains low. It is noteworthy that it took 23...

Together We Read : Play Reading Culture in Hong Kong

The age-old question of whether to read a book or watch its film adaptation first has long been debated. Reading requires imagination, immersing the reader in a world of their own creation, while books provide more intricate details of the plot. Films and TV shows, however, offer a more time-efficient option and provide an immersive experience, showcasing the actors' performances and the ambiance of the scenes with lighting, sound effects, and other elements.  Ultimately, the answer to this question is subjective, and depends entirely on individual preferences and intended goals. Endowing the Script with Soul - Play Reading Play reading may be an unfamiliar form of performance to Hong Kong audiences. This type of performance involves actors reading from a script while adding...

【VOICE OF HER】Gender Norms in Society— Pearlmi Tam

Society has rigid expectations for men and women, and these are accompanied by high demands and standards.  Pearlmi Tam In Hong Kong, traditional Chinese thinking heavily influences societal perceptions of gender, often favouring men over women and constraining women into passive and fragile roles. Anecdotes like Pearlmi's experience in motorbike lessons illustrate the pervasive nature of gender expectations and stereotypes. Rigid ideas about what "men should'' and "women should" do create unrealistic and unfair situations, making it difficult for individuals to break free from traditional gender roles. Despite progress made towards challenging gender stereotypes, society's journey remains a long one.  Gender expectations are imposed on everyone, regardless of gend...