Zhang Ziyi

Cult Japanese Film Director Seijun Suzuki Dead At 93

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Japanese B-movie director, Seijun Suzuki, whose prolific output from gangster films to fantasies influenced international filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, has died, his former studio announced on Wednesday. He was 93. Suzuki died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 13, the Nikkatsu studio said in a statement expressing “deep gratitude and respect to his great … Read more

Ang Lee Responds To Doubts Over Hi-Res ‘Billy Lynn’

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Award-winning director Ang Lee responded to the mixed reviews of his new film “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” which premiered in Beijing on Sunday. Ang Lee speaks at a press conference to promote “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” in Beijing, Nov. 6. [China.org.cn] “Billy Lynn” is the first full-length narrative film shot in 4K, native … Read more