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'Better Days' director hopes Oscar-nominated film inspires Chinese peers to tackle hard topics Reuters | Apr 13, 2021 09:22 PM EDT Derek Tsang, director of "Better Days", a Chinese romantic crime film, nominated for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars, is seen on a reflection of a poster of leading actress of the film Zhou Dongyu, (Photo : REUTERS/Tyrone Siu) "Better Days" director Derek Tsang said his Oscar-nominated film could inspire other Chinese artists to pursue difficult topics despite the challenges in getting works past censors in China. Adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel "Youn...

Willamette Week The need for strong, independent local journalism is more urgent than ever. Please support the city we love by joining Friends of Willamette Week. Your Weekly Roundup of New Movies: “Nina Wu” Is a Darkly Surrealist Character Study Based on True Events What to see and skip that's streaming or in theaters. (Film Movment) *** Nina Wu is a struggling actress living in Taipei. When her agent nabs her an audition for a plum role in a '70s espionage thriller, she hesitates after learning it requires full-frontal nudity, though ultimately goes through with it. She earns the...

Oscars set to flop in China as Hollywood, politics collide 135 SHANGHAI, April 14, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – The Oscars are the glitziest night of the year in Hollywood and millions across the globe tune in, but they threaten to be a dud in China after the nomination of a Hong Kong protest documentary. Beijing-born filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who is touted to win big for her acclaimed American road movie “Nomadland”, has also faced criticism back home after some questioned her loyalty to China. The country has spent years “pining for Hollywood accolades”, according to entertainment magazine Variet...

HONG KONG - Better Days director Derek Tsang said his Oscar-nominated film could inspire other Chinese artists to pursue difficult topics despite the challenges in getting works past censors in China. Adapted from Jiu Yuexi’s novel Young and Beautiful, the movie tells the story of a bullied schoolgirl who develops a strong bond with a boy when they get caught...

Wednesday, 14 Apr 2021 10:45 AM MYT Beijing-born filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who is touted to win big for her acclaimed American road movie Nomadland, has also faced criticism back home after some questioned her loyalty to China. — AFP pic Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SHANGHAI, April 14 — The Oscars are the glitziest night of the year in Hollywood and millions across the globe tune in, but they threaten to be a dud in China after the nomination of a Hong Kong protest documentary. Beijing-born filmmaker Chloe Zhao, who is touted to win big fo...