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Headlines from China: Christopher Nolan to Meet Wu Jing in Beijing

Aug 18, 2017 / Headlines From China /

In addition to supporting 'Dunkirk', Nolan will also attend a Directors Conference, having a conversation with 'Wolf Warriors 2'’s director Wu Jing and 'Founding of A Republic'’s director Huang Jianxin. Read More

Film Review: ‘Have a Nice Day’

Aug 17, 2017 / Reviews /

Here in America we’re lucky to be able to see this unvarnished look at a side of China so seldom revealed, the underbelly last on display on film in Jia Zhangke’s brilliant “A Touch of Sin,” a cinematic cousin to this animated gem. Read More

Headlines from China: Jia Zhangke to Shoot ‘Ash is Purest White’

Aug 17, 2017 / Headlines From China /

The official Weibo account of Jia Zhangke’s latest film 'Ash is Purest White' ('Jiang Hu Er Nv') reveals that the film has been officially launched and Jia is preparing for the shooting. Read More

‘Cell’ Passes China’s Horror-adverse Censorship

Aug 16, 2017 / News /

Stephen King’s homage to zombie films has managed to lurch past China’s notoriously horror-adverse censorship board. Read More

Headlines from China: Baby Driver Star Ansel Elgort is Having a Good Time in China

Aug 16, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Edgar Wright’s action comedy film Baby Driver is having its China premiere on August 16. Actor Ansel Elgort, who played the main character Baby in the film, was spotted visiting China’s famous tourist destinations on August 15. Read More

Chinese Documentary on WWII Sex Slaves Shows How They Live Now

Aug 16, 2017 / News /

Amid ongoing international disputes surrounding Japan’s wartime atrocities, director Guo Ke says he wanted to steer clear of sensationalism. Read More

‘War for the Planet of the Apes ’ Set for September 15 China Release

Aug 15, 2017 / News /

While the previous installments in the reboot series have done well in China, the late release for this film likely means its box office potential has already been somewhat eroded. Read More

This Chinese Film Studio is Showing the Potential of VR Content

Aug 15, 2017 / News /

Despite some noise surrounding the future of China’s VR development, this Beijing-based VR film startup last month made its way to the Venice International Film Festival with its seven-minute long sci-fi animation. Read More

Headlines from China: Christopher Nolan is Paying A Visit to China in August

Aug 15, 2017 / Headlines From China /

Dunkirk is scheduled to open across China on September 1. A recent announcement about Christopher Nolan visiting China on August 21 excites many Chinese moviegoers. Read More

How Fans ‘Lock Screenings’ to Support Their Idols

Aug 14, 2017 / Chinasplaining /

Suo chang, as it is called in Chinese, literally means to lock a screening. It refers to the practice of buying the minimum possible number of tickets to a single screening to ensure it will not be canceled for low attendance. Read More

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