How do actors convince audiences – on screen or stage – that their characters are believable? The audience would not believe in the storyline or the actions of a character if the actors did not play their roles realistically and authentically. A good character is not just down to the script, the actors bring it to life because they feel and express it naturally.

In recent months, relations between the two countries have worsened due to cross-border attacks, political disagreements, economic struggles and the effects of international sanctions. These tensions are especially visible in areas near the border – where ordinary people are facing growing fear and uncertainty.

Many people hear the word “scoliosis” in passing, maybe as a joke about someone’s posture, or a casual comment forgotten as quickly as it’s spoken. They think it’s just about standing up straighter – but they don’t realise that it’s so much more.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question