It is becoming easier for Chinese films to attract private domestic capital. They have gotten a boost from international blockbusters as well as acclaimed local films.
A series of domestic Chinese films have clobbered expensive American fare on Chinese screens. When "Iron Man 3" opens up against the domestically made romance "So Young," it is unclear which film will be the underdog.
A series of domestic Chinese films have clobbered expensive American fare on Chinese screens. When "Iron Man 3" opens up against the domestically made romance "So Young," it is unclear which film will be the underdog.
No reason was given for the decision by Chinese censors to suspend “Django Unchained,” directed by Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino's films are known for their no-holds-barred depictions of gory violence.
No reason was given for the decision by Chinese censors to suspend “Django Unchained,” directed by Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino's films are known for their no-holds-barred depictions of gory violence.
No reason was given for the decision by Chinese censors to suspend “Django Unchained,” directed by Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino's films are known for their no-holds-barred depictions of gory violence.
In "Argo," CIA agent Tony Mendez goes to Hollywood to try and devise a simulacrum of a genuine film set in the Middle East. The ruse is needed to rescue six American embassy workers from the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
In "Argo," CIA agent Tony Mendez goes to Hollywood to try and devise a simulacrum of a genuine film set in the Middle East. The ruse is needed to rescue six American embassy workers from the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
In "Argo," CIA agent Tony Mendez goes to Hollywood to try and devise a simulacrum of a genuine film set in the Middle East. The ruse is needed to rescue six American embassy workers from the 1979 Iran hostage crisis.
Some of the violence in Django Unchained is raw and brutal, as expected with the exploitation film conventions Tarantino is riffing on here. But he's clearly sensitive about what he chooses to show.
Some of the violence in Django Unchained is raw and brutal, as expected with the exploitation film conventions Tarantino is riffing on here. But he's clearly sensitive about what he chooses to show.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.
Vacationing in California, Hitchcock was struck by a story in a newspaper: "Seabird Invasion Hits Coastal Homes." From this peculiar incident, the master of suspense created one of his strangest and most terrifying films.
Vacationing in California, Hitchcock was struck by a story in a newspaper: "Seabird Invasion Hits Coastal Homes." From this peculiar incident, the master of suspense created one of his strangest and most terrifying films.
"Mockbusters" are low-budget films that ride on the coattails of Hollywood blockbusters. Drafting on all that free publicity, filmmakers are able to make fast-turnaround genre films on the cheap.
"Mockbusters" are low-budget films that ride on the coattails of Hollywood blockbusters. Drafting on all that free publicity, filmmakers are able to make fast-turnaround genre films on the cheap.
"Mockbusters" are low-budget films that ride on the coattails of Hollywood blockbusters. Drafting on all that free publicity, filmmakers are able to make fast-turnaround genre films on the cheap.
Filmmaker Casey Neistat conducted an experiment in New York City where he locked up and proceeded to steal his own bike, using brazen means and audacious locations, like in front of a police station.
Filmmaker Casey Neistat conducted an experiment in New York City where he locked up and proceeded to steal his own bike, using brazen means and audacious locations, like in front of a police station.
It is becoming easier for Chinese films to attract private domestic capital. They have gotten a boost from international blockbusters as well as acclaimed local films.
"Bodyguards and Assassins" represents a new model of Chinese filmmaking. It has 100 percent Chinese financing - half private and half public - and is being shot primarily for a Chinese audience.
"Bodyguards and Assassins" represents a new model of Chinese filmmaking. It has 100 percent Chinese financing - half private and half public - and is being shot primarily for a Chinese audience.
It is becoming easier for Chinese films to attract private domestic capital. They have gotten a boost from international blockbusters as well as acclaimed local films.
As big as 10 football fields, this full-scale replica of a section of the former British colony took a year to build, costs $5 million - a fifth of the film's budget - and includes the facades of about 200 shops.