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Tag: Hollywood Films
Recounting the 1972 Andes plane crash,...
The 1972 Andes Mountain flight accident is brought back to life in the film “Society of the Snow,” which is Spain’s Academy Award entry and a Golden Globe nominee.
Revival of Hong Kong Film Industry
Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Chow Yun-Fat, asnd most recently, Best Actress Oscar Ź Michelle Yeoh were the icons of Hong Kong’s heyday as the Hollywood of Asia. Despite stricter controls and censorship, Hong Kong is reportedly experiencing a film revival despite the industry’s decline over the past 20 years.
Artificial Intelligence Can Create, But Critics...
Artificial intelligence, or AI, has the potential to change the arts and entertainment industry, from music to movies, but it is also causing some concern. Is AI a tool for creativity or a threat to creators and artists?
Hollywood Movies Feature More Women as...
In the past, American action films rarely featured fierce female leads. In more recent times, women have taken the stage in action-packed blockbuster franchises and streaming services, saving the day with their strength and ingenuity. These strong female heroines are becoming more ethnically diverse, which appeals to wide audiences
Tom McCarthy’s Drama ‘Stillwater’ Sparks ...
“Stillwater” is a drama about an American father who travels to Marseilles, France, to assist in the exoneration of his daughter who has been accused of murder. Amanda Knox, who experienced the same fate in real life in Italy, has blasted filmmaker Tom McCarthy for “too closely and inaccurately” adapting the story of her wrongful murder conviction in Perugia, Italy, to the premise of the film
Musical “In the Heights”
Lin Manuel Miranda’s love letter to the neighbourhood where he grew up is “In the Heights,” a film about the ambitions and challenges of the Latino population in New York’s Washington Heights. After months of COVID limitations, Miranda claims that people will rush to theatres
Diversity at the Oscars
This year’s Oscar nominations by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences are the most diverse ever
Female-Directed Films Spark Oscar Buzz
In the realm of film, the year 2021 seems to be the year of woman. Dozens of acclaimed films and TV series by female directors pondering a woman’s complex world are being released every week. Many are already Oscar contenders
Thank COVID-19 for Bringing New Hollywood...
COVID-19 was the main protagonist of the film industry during 2020. This nefarious character dominated the saga of Hollywood’s struggles at the box office with moviegoers staying home and theater chains going bust
Black Films Popularity Increase
Black films and TV series are receiving critical acclaim and have become box office sensations. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke with film critics who say this “New Black Renaissance” shows audiences’ appetite for thought-provoking, entertaining and diverse stories is growing