‘Horror films reflect beliefs in society’
KUALA LUMPUR - Local film-makers said the horror genre reflects beliefs and practices prevalent among Malaysians and that it should not...
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Academy’s Foreign-Language Field Set at 63
The Academy has released the final list of eligible films in the Best Foreign-Language Film category, with submissions from 63 countries...
Mickey Rourke heats up action film
Mickey Rourke is set to hot up screens in forthcoming action adventure Java Heat. The Oscar-nominated Wrestler star will be reunited...
Memories keep vanished Cambodian films alive
When filmmaker Davy Chou began to research the history of Cambodian cinema he found the films themselves had almost vanished amidst...
Dishing up a spicy mix
Musician Wee Meng Chee (or better known as Namewee) is one controversial figure. The 29-year-old is "infamous" for his many contentious YouTube...
Feature Stories: Michelle Yeoh
For years, Michelle Yeoh has lived and breathed the iconic Burmese freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi. In this exclusive interview,...
Jury Still Out on 3D Market Titles
Sellers say the format stirs interest, but the costs can be an issue. 3D titles are building a stronger presence at...
Hoshi o Ou Kodomo, Tatsumi Nominated for APS Awards
On Monday, the Asia Pacific Screen Academy announced the nominees for this year's Asia Pacific Screen Awards, including those for Best Animated Feature Film. Japan's Hoshi...
Myanmar film in running for movie award
A movie shot secretly in Myanmar is in the running for a major award at Asia's top film festival this week...
China’s thirst for blockbusters worries filmmakers
The growing power of China's cinema industry is on show at Asia's top film festival, but some filmmakers worry that a...
Asia Pacific Screen nominations revealed
Berlin and Cannes film festival award winners A Separation and Once Upon a Time in Anatolia head the list of nominees...
Asian cinema wins praise from French icon Huppert
Two-time Cannes winner and muse of Europe's top directors, Isabelle Huppert delighted fans in Busan this week as she said the...