Action sequels hit more targets beyond US shores
Movies that seem cheesy in the States – where audiences hate arthouse films but demand novelty in the mainstream arena – often haven’t passed their sell-by date abroad
Cinema in 2012: Avengers, Skyfall and China’s rise
It was a year of final franchise instalments and fresh-faced startups, with Bond’s return giving a boost to British film. But were reports of a global power shift premature?
The Dark Knight and Marvel: the blockbuster franchise comes of age
Harry Potter kicked off a new era of film in which long-term story arcs hold the key to retaining a global audience. Perhaps this isn’t wholly a bad thing
Looper bridges the cinematic gap between China and the US
Phil Hoad: Dan Mintz’s DMG agency offers guidance to Hollywood studios trying to crack the Chinese market as its co-production hopes to navigate the cultural divide
