Move Over, Netflix: Ukraine’s Corruption Investigators Bring the Drama
The country’s anti-graft agencies have taken a cinematic approach to revealing a scandal that has touched President Volodymyr Zelensky’s inner circle.
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Pope Leo Urges Cinema Notables to Redouble Focus on Social Justice
But left unspoken at a Vatican meeting with film stars were the deep divisions over issues like abortion and homosexuality.
How China Reached Into New York to Stop a Tiny Film Festival
A showcase for independent Chinese films was scrapped after the Chinese authorities pressured directors, moderators and even a volunteer to pull out.
Mike Smith, Bubbles on ‘Trailer Park Boys,’ Is Charged With Sexual Assault
The Canadian cult comedy series announced that Mr. Smith, 53, had “stepped away” from his role on the show.
Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win
A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”
In Toronto, a Spotlight on Canadian Films
The Toronto International Film Festival celebrates a big anniversary amid a trade war with the U.S. that has galvanized Canadians to support local filmmakers.
In Reversal, Toronto Film Festival Will Screen Documentary About Oct. 7 Attack
Organizers said they had addressed concerns that led the festival to cancel screenings of the Israeli film, which includes footage of atrocities recorded by Hamas fighters.
The South Korean Collector Who Fell for Posters From Communist Poland
Oh Hwangtaek has amassed one of the largest collections of Polish posters outside Poland. He shares his unlikely passion at his own museum in Seoul.
How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.
Chinese Studios Plan AI-Powered Remakes of Kung Fu Classics
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Hollywood Reporter: Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li and a legion of the all-time greats of martial cinema are about to get an AI makeover. In a sign-of-the-times announcement at the Shanghai International …