As reported by Kobis, the tracking service managed by the Korean Film Council, “Captain America: Brave New World” continued to lead with earnings of approximately KRW3.1 billion ($2.2 million), representing a 44% share of the market. Over the weekend, this Marvel production drew in 316,146 viewers and has amassed a total gross of $9.2 million so far.
As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but marvel at the phenomenal success of the Enlight Pictures/Cococartoon release in the heart of the Middle Kingdom. Ever since its grand debut on January 29, this masterpiece has been breaking records, now accumulating an astounding $1.89 billion at the box office! Truly, it stands unrivaled as the most successful film in Chinese cinematic history.
The film “Holding Liat,” which won the Documentary Award at the Berlin Film Festival, doesn’t quite match the impact or revelation of last year’s winner (“No Other Land,” a West Bank land-grab exposé that is now an Academy Award nominee). Nevertheless, it delves into its role as a depiction of an Israeli hostage family, one of two such films in this year’s selection (the other being “A Letter to David”). In contrast to the latter, “Holding Liat” shows a deeper understanding of the political dynamics involved, and how such pain can be exploited. Kramer, in particular, explores this by addressing the manipulation of hostage families’ suffering.
As a cinephile, I’m always on the lookout for unique cinematic experiences, and the upcoming project under the guidance of festival favorite Geetu Mohandas (“Moothon”) promises just that. Unlike the usual practice in our industry where films are dubbed in multiple languages post-production, this one is a rare gem being shot simultaneously in two languages – English and Kannada. This challenging approach has been adopted only sporadically in the past, with movies like “Guide” (1965) and “Shalimar” (1978), which were filmed in both English and Hindi, and “Nothing But Life” (2004) in English and Malayalam. The last time such a dual-language production was attempted was with the indie film “Summer Holidays” in 2018.
In the second episode of Season 3, “The White Lotus” delivered yet another unexpected twist – introducing an Academy Award-winning actor for a vocal appearance.
Upon encountering Fabian, we find him struggling to conceal his growing anxiety as he waits for White Lotus owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi) to finish getting ready, with the imminent arrival of their latest visitors. His compliments are excessive when they finally touch ground, but in an instant, he switches to stern reprimands towards his employees – a rhythm that Friedel found refreshing after acting in Jonathan Glazer’s Academy Award-winning Holocaust drama.
This film represents the first time at the helm for experienced editor Saiju Sreedharan, who has previously worked on critically acclaimed films such as “Maheshinte Prathikaaram,” which won the Indian National Film Award, and successful movies like “Kumbalangi Nights.” Warrier stars alongside up-and-coming actors Vishak Nair and Gayathri Ashok in this production.
Visitors should always have a valid purpose when approaching the Dutton family’s front porch; otherwise, they might find themselves facing the business end of a shotgun.
The story begins with a shovel striking the ground, revealing a hidden grave, and then swiftly moves back six months in time. At the headquarters of the Grosse Pointe Garden Society, we find ourselves amidst two interwoven stories. Alice (AnnaSophia Robb), a young literature teacher, is frantic with worry over her lost golden retriever, Molly. Simultaneously, Brett (Ben Rappaport), a landscaper and single father since his wife’s scandalous affair, struggles to adapt to his new life. Completing the trio is Catherine (Aja Naomi King), a meticulous real-estate agent and vice president of the Garden Society, who has won the town’s affection with her perfectionism, though this admiration begins to wane over time.
In the international box office, “Bridget Jones 4” with Renée Zellweger in the lead role has earned approximately $19.2 million over the weekend from a total of 73 markets. This brings its global earnings to more than $71 million, surpassing the ticket sales for the previous three Bridget Jones movies and the current year’s “Ticket to Paradise” starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney, at the same stage of their respective releases, according to Universal Pictures. The movie, which cost $50 million to produce, was initially released on Peacock in the U.S.