在日本，扇子是日常生活的一部分Mr. Hasegawa, 74, has made uchiwa for about 20 years.Credit... 佳美 (10) 半夜筆談(林皎碧)扇子(2024.1.9)....扇子與中國文化(莊申著) (1992)；莊嚴及莊家四兄弟: 莊申、莊因、莊喆、莊靈
Takeyoshi Kono twining string around the bamboo ribs of a fan at the Marugame Uchiwa Museum in Marugame, Japan.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.
Takeyoshi Kono twining string around the bamboo ribs of a fan at the Marugame Uchiwa Museum in Marugame, Japan.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
Akiyoshi Hasegawa is an artisan employed by the Kagawa Prefecture Fan Cooperative. Mr. Hasegawa, 74, has made uchiwa for about 20 years.Credit...Andrew Faulk for The New York Times
In 1999, he began presenting and producing the cinema news programme Talking Movies for the BBC, which, as of 2020 has surpassed 500 episodes.Read more
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The main host of the BBC's
Talking Movies is journalist Tom Brook, who has presented the show since its launch in 1999, reporting from the US on major films, stars, and industry trends. Brook is known for his deep knowledge of cinema, often covering events like the Oscars and interviewing top Hollywood figures for BBC News.
About Tom Brook:
Role: Main presenter, writer, and US correspondent for Talking Movies.
Location: Based in New York, reporting from Hollywood and Times Square.
Expertise: Considered a key BBC voice on American cinema, covering blockbusters, documentaries, and art-house films.
Career: Has reported on major film events, including the Oscars, for decades.
This video shows Tom Brook reporting from the Cannes Film Festival:
Tom Brook has been the face of Talking Movies on BBC World News from the programme's first broadcast in 1999. He has presented every episode of the show ...Read more
The half-hour flagship programme, with a format conceived by BBC TV Executive Producer, Martin Everard, jointly with presenter journalist Tom Brook premiered in ...Read more
Apr 6, 2011 — In a monthly programme, presenter Tom Brook presents all the latest news and reviews from the world of cinema. Visit the Talking Movies website.Read more
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Oct 23, 2022 — Tom Brook, the presenter of Talking Movies, the BBC's long-running film programme, sat down with five filmmakers who started their careers with the broadcaster.Read more
Mar 10, 2024 — The legendary BBC Journalist Tom Brook, Host of "Talking Movies," joins Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning ...
4 days ago — View or record Talking Movies free online – Tom Brook and the Talking Movies team look back on some of the biggest film moments of the year.
Tom Brook is a British journalist who is based in New York and works primarily for BBC News. He is mainly seen on BBC World News, and also the BBC News Channel. He is the main presenter of its flagship cinema programme Talking Movies, and has presented every episode since it was first broadcast in February 1999.WikipediaMore
While a definitive "BBC Talk Movie Top 10" for 2025 isn't set in stone as the year ends, key films praised by critics and audiences (including BBC contributors) include
Bring Her Back, Mickey 17, Black Bag, Sinners, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, 28 Years Later, Wake Up Dead Man, and Avatar: Fire and Ash, reflecting strong showings from horror, sci-fi, and major blockbusters.
Highly-Rated & Discussed Films of 2025 (Across Various Sources Including BBC Mentions):
28 Years Later: The zombie sequel was a highly anticipated release mentioned by BBC Culture.
As of late December 2025, Tom Brook and the BBC Talking Movies team have selected their top 10 films of the year, emphasizing a mix of independent masterpieces, high-concept thrillers, and blockbuster finales.
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