Movies: In the Heart of the Sea Books: Ashley Bell by Dean Koontz Music: A Head Full of Dreams by coldplay : The Quintessence of Japan Food: Southeast Asian Inspired Cantonese Gelights M I survive here.He’s jugglinghardfor that. it isexceptionallydifficult foralocalbrandto magician Raymond Iongtoldthe Times that has entereditsheyday. Not quite.Local City mayindicatethatillusionisminMacau Harary’s “TheHouseofMagic”atStudio N A H G O I Macau Daily Times |Edition245711Dec2015 C U I S

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on Howard’s “In the Heart Howard uses Melville as a cha- says: A Captain, George Pollard of the Sea” is a curious racter (played by Ben Whishaw) (Benjamin Walker), and his Rbeast. The ambitions are as big and his curiosity about the mys- first mate, Owen Chase (Chris as a whale; the results are an terious circumstances of how the Hemsworth). Pollard is the son earnest wreck. It could possibly whaleship Essex sank as the au- of the expedition’s proprietor. work if you think of the movie dience’s entry into the story. He’s He’s wealthy, arrogant, entitled as a metaphor for the story it’s looking for big answers about the and inexperienced. Chase is the trying to tell, but that’s a litt- unknown. So, he finds Tom Ni- real seaman — a working-class le too meta for something that ckerson (Brendan Gleeson), the Adonis with a classist chip on should be fairly straightforward. ship’s only remaining survivor, his broad shoulders. He’s also It’s ostensibly about the real ex- who’s drinking his life away. At arrogant, but has the skills to pedition that inspired Herman his wife’s pleading, and Melvil- back it up. Melville’s “Moby-Dick” that le’s promise of generous pay- Chase flexes his hero muscles Nathaniel Philbrick wrote about ment for one night’s conversa- early, bounding up a ladder to in his nonfiction book. But des- tion, Tom starts to spill about the cut free a tangled sail, and the pite a promising start, something events of 30 years ago, when he Captain responds with ill-advi- Chris Hemsworth, right, as Owen Chase, and Sam Keeley as Ramsdell, left, in a scene from the film, is lost in the spectacle and the was 14 (played by Tom Holland). sed bravado in leading the men "In the Heart of the Sea" framing device, which ultimate- It’s best not to do the math. full-speed into a squall. But the ly undermines its own story. This is the story of two men, he “who leads” question is abando- on the Essex with a Terminator’s is spent drifting with them on survival. In the end, it feels most ned quickly and without much resolve. lifeboats. In these interminable interested in how Herman Mel- resolution once the whaling Hemsworth is best when he’s by minutes, we don’t get anything ville got his classic. The pieces starts. himself — either barking orders resembling an understanding are there, but apparently it’s up ap photo Perhaps the most striking scenes or doing something physical. of how they survived (or di- to “Moby-Dick” to assemble are those that deal with the pro- Of all the actors he shares sce- dn’t) either mentally or phy- them, not Ron Howard. cess of catching a whale, from nes with, it’s Cillian Murphy as sically. Future Tom Nickerson spearing to the gory disem- his second mate who brings out isn’t much help either, and “In the Heart of the Sea,” a boweling. But whales are scarce something resembling emotion. Melville is already too focused Warner Bros. release, is rated on the ship’s normal route and But we never really care about on his own literary ambitions PG-13 by the Motion Picture As- they must sail on to get enough the lead, so there’s little hope to actually ask the big ques- sociation of America “for intense oil for their bosses. It’s thou- that we’ll be interested in the tions he told us he was seeking. sequences of action and peril, sands of miles off the coast of rest of the men once it becomes “In the Heart of the Sea” tries brief startling violence, and the- South America where they en- solely about survival. to be about so many things — matic material.” Running time: counter the big one, which locks Indeed, most of the second half ambition, capitalism, greed and 121 minutes.

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ean Koontz outdoes him- self with his latest journey, shley ell is of oldplay has a dance Dwhich solidifies his reputation ‘A B ’ 1 C as one of the best storytellers in the book business. Dean Koontz’s best party on new album Koontz’s stories get labeled as horror, but the lyrical writing and compelling characters in et out your “Ashley Bell” aren’t common- Gdisco ball. ly seen in that particular genre. ap photo Coldplay has Koontz stands alone, and this dabbled with dan- novel is a prime example of li- ce music before terary suspense if one is forced but on the band’s to classify. new set, “A Head Bibi Blair lives by herself, is Full of Dreams,” engaged to a Navy SEAL and Chris Martin and has published a novel and seve- co. have gone full ral short stories. One day whi- tilt. le sitting at her computer, one While still re- side of her body starts to tingle cognizable for its and she realizes something is sweeping, ambi- wrong. Doctors run tests and tious anthems, determine that she has a rare this is Coldplay form of brain cancer. Even with with 50 percent chemotherapy, she has at most more twirl. Cre- a year to live. She tells her doc- dit (or blame) tor, “We’ll see.” That’s when The Wainwright Sisters, “Songs in the Dark” (PIAS) Norwegian pro- the novel takes off. duction duo Star- Blair has a miraculous recovery, gate, best known and she doesn’t understand why for its work with until a mysterious woman gives Coldplay, “A Head Full of Dreams” (Parlophone/Atlantic) Beyonce, Rihan- her a psychic reading, revealing na and Katy Per- that she’s lived so that she can ry, who co-produced the set and put the extra pep in Coldplay’s step. save a woman named Ashley And speaking of Beyonce, she opens the lilting “Hymn for the Weekend,” Bell. Who is this woman, and which also features programming by Avicii. Swedish sensation Tove Lo what does Blair need to do to drops by on “Fun,” a song about Martin’s conscious uncoupling from Gwy- save her? neth Paltrow that puts a positive glow on their split. To further prove there Evil people want to harm Bell, “Ashley Bell” by Dean Koontz (Bantam) are no hard feelings, Paltrow sings on “Everglow,” a bittersweet ballad about and they’re determined to elimi- the ties that bind even after the marital cord has been cut. nate Blair as well. She’s cheated vels are on display, such as a “Ashley Bell.” The major plot All the wistful bonhomie becomes a bit precious on “Birds,” which cuts death once and feels that it’s her prominent plot point involving a comes a bit early, and the off mid-song, and on “Kaleidoscope,” which features a spoken-word recita- destiny to save Bell. What Blair golden retriever and a diabolical book flirts with being too bulky. tion by poet Coleman Barks that encourages welcoming the awareness life’s doesn’t realize is that Bell has villain who’s both charismatic But Koontz knows what he’s changes bring. Lyrically, Martin strives to find the silver lining in every ties to her past, and various peo- and cruel. doing, and the baffling story disappointment, especially on the feel-good album closer “Up&Up.” ple she’s known might be invol- How our lives are shaped by our with the stellar character of Bibi And if you can dance to it, all the better, as the British quartet will undou- ved in what has become a vast memories and how much our Blair makes this thriller one of btedly prove when it headlines the Super Bowl 50 halftime show on Feb. 7. conspiracy. childhood influences our adul- his best. Elements of other Koontz no- thood are prominent themes of Jeff Ayers, AP Melinda Newman, AP Paul Schemm, Quarzazate

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to his hometown, using money he earned through street perfor- mances along the way. Local illusionist strives Since then, he has maintained a single-minded focus on his goal of becoming a world-famous ma- gician, striving to make a name to keep the magic alive for himself in the city by gaining as much exposure as possible at various functions. “I even performed for the last [Portuguese] governor Rocha Vieira at his family’s Christmas gathering,” he said proudly. Sa- dly, the seasoned magician no- ted that the industry has yet to expand its presence beyond company banquets and nei- ghborhood functions. Asked if he believed that he would someday stage a perfor- mance in Studio City’s new en-

Local magicians are undervalued. Raymond Iong

tertainment attraction, which boasts world-class illusionists, the magician shook his head. “The casinos tend to seek ‘blonds with blue eyes’ for their perfor- mances, to give guests a sense of ‘exoticness’,” he asserted. “Local magicians are undervalued in general, although we are compe- titive enough.” While Iong’s Magic & Co may not be a household name in Raymond Iong and his shop Macau, it caught the attention of the production crew of the t was only two months ago For this reason, I hung in there,” Society in the following year. the early years of his career in Hollywood movie “Now You See that Iong’s Magic & Co Ma- he said. However, before this success, the late 1980s. During this time, Me” sequel, which will feature it cau found its place on a street Iong gained fame in his mid- the local illusionist was beset by he was left stranded in northern as a faraway, mysterious magic Inear St. Lawrence’s Church. At many challenges. thirties, notching up the cham- China after falling for a scam academy. the time, the institution had just pionship title at the annual com- “There was this period when that cost him all his assets in a “I couldn’t believe our store been forced out of the location petition for the Society of Ame- my parents had to financially company that had launched in was singled out among so many it had occupied for nine years, rican Magicians in 2006, and support me because I was too 1989. others in Asia,” said Iong. “But near the Kiang Wu Hospital, due received the Merlin Award from broke to even have [daily] Despite these difficulties, Ray- I’m glad they have identified so- to unaffordable rent. the International Magicians meals,” he said, in reference to mond Iong managed to return mething unseen by others in us.” Last week’s opening of Franz Harary’s “The House of Magic” at Studio City may be taken by some to indicate that illusionism in Macau is entering heyday. paulo barbosa paulo However, Iong’s Magic & Co owner Raymond Iong told the Times that it is exceptionally difficult for a local magic brand to find a home for its outlan- dish tools of the trade, let alone achieve its ambitions. “The rent has shot up more than three times,” said the 47-year-old magician. Iong, who is married, has dabbled in illusions since the age of six. “But I insisted on kee- ping my store in Macau.” According to Iong, during the 70s and 80s, there were only a couple of amateur magicians in the city. He is also the presi- dent of the Macau Magic Artist Society, the first of its kind in the region. Sadly, the majority of magicians have migrated to other, more promising indus- tries. “There would have been a void in this international city if everyone had given up halfway. Franz Harary's, resident show in Cotai may raise interest for magic X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Quintessence of Japan

It is widely accepted that cereal literally: clear ). wine originated from , Numerous parallels can be drawn and subsequently reached Sou- between and wine, not only theast Asia and South Asia. The by way of ABV. Whereas wine- umbrella term “cereal wine”, making was refined in European referring to a wide variety of Benedictine and Cistercian mo- azenomori K Kazenomori Junmai Asian alcoholic beverages made nasteries, sake was per- amadanishiki unmai Y J Ginjo from grains, is an inaccurate fected in Japanese Shinto shrines. one. Wine sensu stricto must be In terms of religious significance, Made exclusively with Yamadanishiki made from fermenting natural sake is to Shinto what wine is Made with rice at 60% polishing ratio rice at 80% polishing ratio and hard sugars in fruits, most commonly to Christianity. Whether in art and hard water, slowly fermented water, slowly fermented for 30 days grapes. On the contrary, cereal or literature, sake is every bit as for 30 days under low temperature under low temperature and bottled wine is made from fermenting cherished as in Japan as wine in and bottled undiluted and unfiltered. undiluted and unfiltered. Translucent sugars converted from starch. Europe. Transparent clear with light beige hues, clear with light beige hues, the This may appear similar to , Yucho Shuzo (“shuzo” literally the scented nose furnishes mirabelle, expressive nose offers Japanese but cereal wine relies on micro- means “brewery”) was estab- rice cracker and ginger blossom. pear, button mushroom and jasmine. bes for fermentation, whereas lished in 1719 in Gose, Nara, Medium-full bodied at 17% with an Medium-full bodied at 17% with a beer depends on natural enzy- and is now managed by the 12th oily texture and slight petillance, the smooth texture and slight petillance, mes. In addition, saccharifica- generation of the family. One fleshy palate provides ume, rice sponge the bucolic palate delivers green apple, tion and fermentation occur si- of the brewery’s main brands, and daisy, leading to a moreish finish. brine and lily, leading to a savoury multaneously in brewing cereal the Kazenomori series is an finish. wine, but separately in beer. innovative attempt to embrace But “cereal wine” remains an hard water and controlled car- ultra-convenient umbrella term bon dioxide in cool-fermented – without it, one would have sake. Irrepressibly refreshing to contend with a kaleidosco- with palpable minerals, the pe of names such as Chinese final products bear an uncanny Kazenomori Akitsuho Kazenomori Kinuhikari , Korean resemblance to Mosel Riesling, and Japanese sake, which is yet and indeed they can be enjoyed Junmai Junmai Daiginjo another misnomer… The kanji in similar ways. character “酒” can be pronou- Made exclusively with Akitsuho rice Made with rice at 45% polishing ratio nced either sake or shu. What To discover the charm of Japa- at 65% polishing ratio and hard water, and hard water, slowly fermented is known as sake in English is nese sake, contact Mr John Ng slowly fermented for 30 days under for 30 days under low temperature usually referred to as nihonshu of Agência Superar; E: john@ low temperature and bottled undiluted and bottled undiluted and unfiltered. (日本酒; literally: Japanese li- superar.com.mo; T: 2871 9978; F: and unfiltered. Transparent clear with Crystal clear with light beige hues, quor) in Japanese. Japanese law, 2871 7936; A: Rua dos Pescadores light beige hues, the floral nose presents the airy nose exudes white cherry, hay meanwhile, stipulates that sake 76-84, Edifício Industrial Nam Williams pear, mochi and daffodil. and paperwhite. Medium-bodied at must be labelled as seishu (清酒; Fung Bloco II, Andar 4G. Medium-bodied at 17% with a crispy 17% with a dense texture and slight texture and slight petillance, the exuberant petillance, the elegant palate emanates Jacky I.F. Cheong is a legal professional by day and columnist by night. Having spent his palate supplies greengage, sugar corn and whitecurrant, shiso and lotus, leading formative years in Britain, France, and Germany, he regularly writes about wine, fine arts, sweet ginger, leading to a sweetish finish. to a lingering finish. classical music, and politics in several languages

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and other continents will hit Macau this December. Korean band Winterplay brings an easy listening flow of tunes combining the flare of jazzy and pop sounds. The cold winter of 2007 brought together the skills of trumpeter-songwriter Juhan Lee and the clear voice of beautiful singer Haewon. In just two months, the duo released their first work, Choco Snowball, a record that would skyrocket to the top of the Korean jazz charts and later to Japan. Winterplay’s regional breakthrough took them overseas and all the way to London, where The Sunday Times hailed the group’s music for having “demolished the separation between jazz, pop and lounge”.

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TOMORROW (DEC 12) The Great Pianist: Boris Berezovsky and SUNDAY (DEC 13) Macao Orchestra Annual Concert by CCM Children’s Choir

Boris Berezovsky is a distinguished representative CCM Children’s Choir is getting ready to celebrate of the Russian School of Piano. For his debut the festive season with a string of great tunes from in Macau, he will join hands with German all over the world! conductor Andreas Delfs, who has been widely Throughout a whole year, between rehearsals, acclaimed in Europe and the United States for performances and various activities, our golden decades, to stage the feverish piano concerto by voices reinvented and challenged themselves with Aram Khatchatourian. The concert program will songs of various styles and origins. Their great undoubtedly boast a rich aura of exoticism. memories will be shared with both grownups and TUESDAY (DEC 15) kids in a concert that brings in the best moments Notable Couple – Artifacts from Sun Wan, Time: 8pm and sounds, from jazz and world music to popular Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Second Daughter, and Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing Disney medleys and festive songs. her Husband, Tai Ensai Hai, s/m, NAPE Admission: MOP100, MOP200, MOP300, MOP350 Time: 3pm This exhibition brings together collections from Organizer: Macau Orchestra Venue: Macau Cultural Centre, Avenida Xian Xing five museums in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Enquiries: (853) 2853 0782 Hai, s/m, NAPE Macau, namely the Shenzhen Museum, the Hong http://www.weibo.com/orchestramacao Admission: Free Kong Museum of History, the Macao Museum, the Organizer: Macau Cultural Centre Guangdong Museum of Revolutionary History, and Enquiries: (853) 2870 0699 the Memorial Museum of Generalissimo Sun Yat- http://www.ccm.gov.mo sen’s Mansion. Showcasing more than 100 precious relics and images, the exhibition introduces the MONDAY (DEC 14) everyday life of Dr. Sun’s family, allowing visitors Macau Light Festival 2015 - Journey of to share their joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness as Lights ordinary people while simultaneously experiencing the unique Chinese-Western charm of the Revolving around the theme of the Butterfly Republican era and their extraordinary roles in it. Fairy and little elves, the Macau Light Festival 2015 - Journey of Lights will dazzle a total of 11 Time: 10am-6pm (Ticket booth closes 5:30pm; famous attractions in town including some world Closed on Mondays; Open on public holidays) heritage ones. The Festival features three program Until: January 10, 2016 highlights known as 3D Mapping, Light Installation Venue: Exhibition Gallery, 3rd floor, Macau Museum, and Interactive Games. People of any age group No. 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau are welcome to join the event. Locals and visitors Enquiries: (853) 2835 7911 Winterplay Jazz Concert can follow the Butterfly Fairy to look for little elves Organizer: Macau Museum The warming vibes of a phenomenon that hasn’t and embark upon an enchanting journey of glittery Admission: MOP15 stopped marvelling audiences throughout Asia lights. http://www.macaumuseum.gov.mo 11.12.2015 fri

WEDNESDAY (DEC 16) Zhou Chunya - New Works 2015

The new series of works in this exhibition was inspired by Yangzhou, a city that enjoyed extraordinary influence in the development of traditional Chinese literati painting. Zhou’s works are diverse, from ordinary landscape painting or Western oil painting that we are familiar with. He employs mountains and stones as the subject matter with strongly contrasting and flamboyant colors. The composition and colors of his painting imply strong intense personality of the artist and set him on a distinctive path between tradition and innovation.

Time: 10am-7pm (No admission after 6:30 pm, closed on Mondays) Until: January 3, 2016 Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Organizer: Macau Museum of Art http://www.mam.gov.mo

THURSDAY (DEC 17) The Magnificent Palace – Imperial Architecture of the Forbidden City

The trappings of the Forbidden City, such as roof decorations in animal forms, eave tiles, doors and windows, decorative escutcheons with ring handles, horizontal inscribed tablets and couplets, are also of very high cultural and artistic value. This exhibition illustrates the imperial architecture of the Forbidden City, from various perspectives like general planning, design of individual architecture and colour of the buildings. On display are “Yangshi Lei” models (named in honour of the Lei family), other architectural models, and building components such as glazed pieces, curtain partitions, bricks, tablets, etc., with the corresponding pictures. The exhibition presents rich cultural connotations and artistic features in a rare glimpse of 5,000 years of Chinese architecture.

Time: 10am-7pm (No admission after 6:30 pm, closed on Mondays) Until: March 13, 2016 Venue: Macau Museum of Art, Av. Xian Xing Hai, s/n, NAPE Admission: MOP5 (Free on Sundays and public holidays) Enquiries: (853) 2836 7588 Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau http://www.triennialmacau.com 11.12.2015 fri

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