The death-and-taxes certainty of Hong Sangsoo‘s filmography — comparable to Woody Allen’s prime career run in its regularity, consistency and recurrence of ideas and actors across a gently varying tonal spectrum — has lately been infused with some mild unpredictability. Earlier this year, his Berlinale premiere “The Day She Returns” continued an occasional experimental jag
David Crowley is projected to have won a primary election to become the Democrat’s candidate for Wisconsin governor, in a surprise result that halts a winning streak for the party’s left wing. With almost all votes counted in the Midwestern state, Crowley, the more centrist candidate, has secured a narrow victory over Francesca Hong, according
Reel Citrus has acquired North American rights to the Vietnamese period drama “Mesdames Thanh Sắc,” which will be released as “Madame in Saigon,” through a partnership with Ho Chi Minh City-based rights and production partner Live On. Directed by Thắng Vũ, “Madame in Saigon” is set in Saigon in the 1960s and follows dancer Cầm
According to the local press, Judge Adriana Tse sentenced her to five years in prison for blackmail and three years for prevarication, with her having to serve one consecutive year. Prosecutors argued that Rose made up the accusation in an attempt to extort £100,000 ($134,000) from the man, whose identity was withheld. Rose denied the
Homegrown sci-fi survival thriller “Hope” stormed to the top of the South Korean box office during the July 17-19 weekend. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the highly anticipated blockbuster generated $11.3 million with 1,504,019 admissions over the three days, capturing a commanding 66.62% share of the
Five people suspected of selling and displaying books deemed “seditious” in Hong Kong were arrested after police raided two independent bookstores. Authorities said the posts incited “hatred” against the territory’s government, judiciary and law enforcement. Agents confiscated books at both stores, the government said in a statement. The group, made up of two men aged