Pets's View

Love × Food × Chefs

What’s your most unforgettable food memory? A fine dining experience with rituals and impeccable service? A family dinner full of casual conversations and shared dishes? Or a quiet afternoon alone with coffee and dessert? Food takes many forms. It leads us through moments both ordinary and profound. From the soil to the plate, every dish carries a story. In "Love × Food × Chefs", you’ll meet those who let crops grow at their own pace, those mad geniuses of the kitchen, and the ones who cook with slow-burning love and care. So come with an open heart—and appetite—and savor the stories simmering behind every dish.

Let me see see!

Since 2020, the world has become a little different. Every morning, I find myself immersed in a mountain of emails—feeling the pulse of the world, exchanging encouragement with filmmakers and distributors across continents. This has become part of my daily ritual. I’ve always believed: the small screen is not a temporary shelter for homeless films. In fact, within the modest window of online streaming, perhaps films can reveal their essence more flexibly, and even forge deeper connections with audiences. Just like in Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin, where the childhood image of a beautiful thunder lizard skin hidden in a cupboard would later become a vital, recurring symbol in a writer’s life—stories can begin anywhere, with anything. This time, I’ve selected five stories: A traveling backpack, a mountain range, a photo of an armed youth, a utopian farm, and an open-plan apartment—each sparking imagination and opening new narrative journeys. May these films nourish your life with inspiration and wonder. And as for tomorrow, I will return—quietly—to my ordinary routine of sending and receiving letters once again.

Dancing Ecosystems

The pandemic has taught us that human society is not immune to dysfunction, failure, or sudden standstills. When the old order is disrupted, what philosophy of artistic action can emerge in this so-called new normal? And when human activity is put on pause, how might the rest of the world begin to move again? This year, the Taipei Arts Festival advocates for an eco-conscious, non-anthropocentric perspective, repositioning the human within a broader spectrum of non-human spaces. Through art, we return to the ocean, the land, the city, the community, and the myriad sentient beings that co-inhabit our world. These reflections invite a reimagining of coexistence and relationality between humans and the more-than-human world—probing how all beings, in this time and ecological age, possess their own agency, vitality, and voice.

Giloo Selection: Family Time with Kids

22 Inspiring Films to Watch with Kids – A Giloo Family Collection Giloo presents a heartwarming selection of 22 knowledge-rich and emotionally uplifting films perfect for the whole family. Whether your child is full of innocent curiosity or navigating the early stages of adolescence, these films offer moments of inspiration and meaningful lessons to grow with. From a hilarious couple’s wild farming adventure that teaches the importance of sustainability and green living, to the sacred ritual of relocating the Ise Grand Shrine that reveals the harmony between humans and nature, and a touching story of a boy devoted to gymnastics and his steadfast coach that embodies the spirit of perseverance—each film opens a window to learning through storytelling. Stay safe at home and keep learning alive with your kids—education doesn’t stop when school does!