He was captured by the Japanese in Singapore and was one of thousands of prisoners whose hardships were the basis for the film “The Bridge on the River Kwai.”
Tag: Movies
Minute-Long Soap Operas Are Here. Is America Ready?
Popularized in China during the pandemic, ReelShort and other apps are hoping to bring minute-by-minute melodramas to the United States.
Depardieu Sexual Assault Suit Dropped Over Statute of Limitations
Hélène Darras, a French actress, had accused Gérard Depardieu of groping her in 2007 on a movie set. A separate investigation of the actor is proceeding, Paris prosecutors said.
Netflix Film’s Removal Shows Power of India’s Hindu Right Wing
The movie “Annapoorani” was about a female chef overcoming caste prejudice. Hindu activists said it hurt their feelings.
Italy’s Raucous Holiday Classics Are Not Your Standard Hallmark Movies
Gleefully vulgar, the genre known as “Cinepanettone” once dominated Italy over the holidays. Italian revelers recently flocked to the alpine town where many of the films were set.
‘Parasite’ Actor Lee Sun-kyun Found Dead at 48
Mr. Lee, a familiar face on Korean television and movie screens, rose to international fame after starring in the Oscar-winning film.
Kerala Cinema Offers a Subtler View of India
“Kaathal,” about a closeted gay politician, is the latest example of what Kerala’s movie industry has become known for: nuanced films that find box office success.
The Morning Readers’ Favorite Things of 2023
Your very specific, highly idiosyncratic best-ofs of the year.
‘Oppenheimer’ Will Be Released in Japan After Earlier Backlash
Critics said the film’s cross-promotion with “Barbie” trivialized the U.S. nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II, but the biopic will be released in 2024.
Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Visits Tolkien Exhibition in Rome
Italy’s Culture Ministry has opened a curious show dedicated to the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien — and perhaps a new front in the culture wars. It’s “beautiful.” Just ask the prime minister.