The fame of China‘s Chang Dai-chien (1899–1983) has been framed by headlines that call him the high-earning artist on earth. In 2016, his work out-earned those of any other painter on the planet, taking in $354 million collectively. Global news platforms picked up on the backstory of this almost mythical character, one who certainly looked the…
This is the latest instalment in a feature series reflecting on instances of East meets West in world cinema, including China-US co-productions. In the mid-1980s, Jackie Chan was one of the biggest stars in Asia. But while his films regularly topped the Hong Kong box office, he just could not crack America. After the disappointments…
Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates are a rare example of a long-lasting celebrity marriage. The two have been married since 1989. Kline credits Cates — and the two of them not living in Hollywood — with their success. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go….
There’s something oddly familiar about Tesla‘s new Cybercab and Optimus humanoid robot designs — especially to Alex Proyas. The director of “The Crow” and “Dark City” pointed out via X the striking similarities to his 2004 film “I, Robot.” The choice of platform had to sting Elon Musk, who owns both the former Twitter and…
The Hong Kong Asian Film Festival is back once again for its 21st edition with a programme of local and Asian films. The festival aims to celebrate the spirit of original filmmaking while bringing incredible Asian films to a Hong Kong audience, and this year’s programme definitely measures up. From October 17 to November 10,…
A Spanish documentary extolling the virtues of the country’s conquest of the Americas now showing in Mexico has added fuel to a politically charged debate over the legacy of colonialism. “Hispanic America: A Song of Life and Hope” by Spanish director Jose Luis Lopez-Linares claims to offer “a new vision” of the colonial period. Shot…