whitedove 1,849 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Interesting article about Dangal here , the site does have ads just so you know. http://thediplomat.com/2017/07/bollywood-conquers-china-not-quite/. I don't agree with everything but I think I do think having box office successes from other countries apart from America is good for the Chinese market. Sometimes it's in danger of becoming basically Hollywood 2.0 especially as the rules on foreign imports get more and more relaxed. I personally prefer the old strict rules as it did help protect Chinese movies and ensure the market wasn't dominated by Hollywood, but if that can't be maintained, a more balanced box office with hit movies from different countries and cultures is the next best thing. Obviously it remains to be seen if this is a one off that just struck the right tone and also needs to be more than just India and U.S but its a start. It remains to be seen what Bollywood can do in China, but in recent years the only Bollywood movies to be popular there are 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal, and all three have Aamir Khan lol! 3 Idiots is especially a cult as well as a hit, even though it's supposedly not shown in cinemas there. Because of rampant piracy (still) in China, (almost) everybody there knows 3 Idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 It remains to be seen what Bollywood can do in China, but in recent years the only Bollywood movies to be popular there are 3 Idiots, PK and Dangal, and all three have Aamir Khan lol! 3 Idiots is especially a cult as well as a hit, even though it's supposedly not shown in cinemas there. Because of rampant piracy (still) in China, (almost) everybody there knows 3 Idiots. Of course but after Dangal made so much money it's going to encourage more Bollywood movies to make a push towards or try to specifically target China's market. Whether it will fail like a lot of the America/China collabs who knows but Bollywood does bring something else to the table so its a good thing IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedove 1,849 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Of course but after Dangal made so much money it's going to encourage more Bollywood movies to make a push towards or try to specifically target China's market. Whether it will fail like a lot of the America/China collabs who knows but Bollywood does bring something else to the table so its a good thing IMO. Yes, and the shared values (family, love, friendship) between the 2 countries (where in Indian movies justice and goodness as the endgame are very much preferred/encouraged) are bridging the gap even more (despite the musicality of Bollywood movies), compared with Hollywood blockbusters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yes, and the shared values (family, love, friendship) between the 2 countries (where in Indian movies justice and goodness as the endgame are very much preferred/encouraged) are bridging the gap even more (despite the musicality of Bollywood movies), compared with Hollywood blockbusters. Wait. You didn't see family, love and friendship in Transformers 5? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedove 1,849 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) Wait. You didn't see family, love and friendship in Transformers 5? I haven't seen Transformers 5 lol. But I'm just going about the reasons when Chinese viewers were interviewed about why they like Dangal so much. Edited July 20, 2017 by whitedove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I haven't seen Transformers 5 lol. But I'm just going about the reasons when Chinese viewers were interviewed about why they like Dangal so much. I understood. I was just being sarcastic ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedove 1,849 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I understood. I was just being sarcastic ;) LOL XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoKiwi 116 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Thoughts? I know Yang Yang has classical chinese dance training but does anyone know if LYF did any sort of dance before? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1yKItXXdvQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waycrispy1 3,434 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Since everyone is talking about movies.....holy shit @ Wolf Warriors 2. I always felt there is not enough new Chinese action stars, kudos to Wu Jing who went from getting small villain roles to starring and directing the highest grossing movie in Chinese history. I mean with so many Shao Lin discipes, why is there such a lack of young martial arts stars? All the well known ones are way past their prime, we are in desperate need of some young blood with some actual skills. With the bombing of The Great Wall and huge success of this home grown action flick, I wonder what changes we will see in the movie industry there. Already reading articles about Hollywood studios rethinking their strategy for joint flicks that appeal to both audiences to instead create Chinese movies for Chinese audiences. Thoughts? I know Yang Yang has classical chinese dance training but does anyone know if LYF did any sort of dance before? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1yKItXXdvQ Yes, she does have a dance background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Since everyone is talking about movies.....holy shit @ Wolf Warriors 2. I always felt there is not enough new Chinese action stars, kudos to Wu Jing who went from getting small villain roles to starring and directing the highest grossing movie in Chinese history. I mean with so many Shao Lin discipes, why is there such a lack of young martial arts stars? All the well known ones are way past their prime, we are in desperate need of some young blood with some actual skills. With the bombing of The Great Wall and huge success of this home grown action flick, I wonder what changes we will see in the movie industry there. Already reading articles about Hollywood studios rethinking their strategy for joint flicks that appeal to both audiences to instead create Chinese movies for Chinese audiences. Great Wall didn't really bomb in China though or internationally. The problem was appealing to American audiences. On the whole hollywood blockbusters do great in China so I think they'd just focus on those instead of Chinese movies for Chinese audiences made by americans lol or more mixes between the two. Personally I think Great wall had some big flaws but I did enjoy seeing great actors like Andy Lay and Matt Damon share the same screen so I hope there are still some cross overs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemlock 1,537 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hi! Some recent stuff i like and didn't see anybody post anywhere -- Wu Jing's acting has always been over the top and kinda shit. That's why he's never taken off even though his fighting is pretty good. I'll watch this movie tho. Zhang Jin (Max Zhang) is the guy i think could be a star but they keep giving him supporting/bad guy roles instead of lead roles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 A Lin's voice deserves so much better than that song. Its like putting a diamond necklace on a Chihuahua. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Has anyone been watching Di Li Re Ba's drama The King's Woman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisonn 5,454 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Has anyone been watching Di Li Re Ba's drama The King's Woman? No, is it any good? Personally I think Di Li Re Ba shouldn't act in serious roles... So I gave it a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemlock 1,537 Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) No but i was thinking about starting it or Lui Shi Shi's drama. edit: oh i just saw that Wong Kar Wai has signed on to direct a show on Amazon. That's cool. Japan has been making deals with netflix and hulu and stuff recently for drama series and now this. Edited September 11, 2017 by Hemlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 No, is it any good? Personally I think Di Li Re Ba shouldn't act in serious roles... So I gave it a pass. Funny you should say that. I don't think her acting is bad as such, the problem is she doesn't seem to fit in the time period. It feels more like she's a modern girl who ended up in the past by accident. Which would probably make for a better show actually. If you can survive the first few episodes it does get better though and eventually got used to it. It helps that I'm a fan of hers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoKiwi 116 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Happy mid Autumn moon festival coop thread! Eat mooncake and be with the ones you love most~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedove 1,849 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Just saw the latest yearly box office takings in China and Wolf Warrior 2 has over 850 million USD now. I don't think there's any other movies that could come close in a while. What other big movies coming out this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemlock 1,537 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) "I promise I won't live a mediocre life like they do. Let the world know China's got hip hop. Chinese hip hop is great." i thought this was kinda funny to have on the album cover lol. Edited October 17, 2017 by Hemlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedove 1,849 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Never Say Die is the latest new hit movie in China. Has anyone seen it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlining 2,308 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 "I promise I won't live a mediocre life like they do. Let the world know China's got hip hop. Chinese hip hop is great." i thought this was kinda funny to have on the album cover lol. lol I love the song 我的新衣 but not a fan of ego, like at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 Let's post our favourite Mando or Canto pop Christmas songs! Since there are so few, any MVs with snow also count or some winter theme lol. I'll kick us off with Leehom and Shu Qi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning 191 Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Weibird (Wei Li An 韋禮安) performing at the New Year's Eve concert in Taipei. He's such a great singer songwriter. Eve Ai also performed at this event but I think she sounded awful, so I'm not posting that lol. You can find it on the same channel if you are interested... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw_IINF_tj8 And Happy New Year 新年快樂 everyone!!! Edited December 31, 2017 by Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemlock 1,537 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 (edited) Been listening to this girl lately Edited January 6, 2018 by Hemlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iljin King 146 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Haven't been in the know with C - music in a while. Has Lee Kar Wei released a song better than Jian Ao or Da Huo? I've listened to her album released after Gan Xie Ai Ren and I'm guessing no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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