The TV drama 'My Human Fireworks,' starring Yang Yang and Wang Churan, has sparked widespread discussions. The show has drawn criticisms from various industries, including firefighting, medicine, orphanages, and accounting, impacting its ratings and leading to public apologies from the lead actors. ...
Liu Xiaoqing, a Chinese film and television superstar, sparks controversy by portraying a teenage character at the age of 71 in the latest TV drama 'Ice and Snow Sniper 2.' She confidently asserts her ability to take on any role and rejects plastic surgery, emphasizing her natural beauty from the inside out. Netizens have mixed opinions about her response and acting skills. ...
In the preview of the movie 'Napoleon,' directed by Martin Scorsese and written by David Scapa, the legendary life of Napoleon Bonaparte, from rising as an officer to being crowned emperor, is depicted through significant events in French history. While suppressing rebellions, bombarding British ships in Toulon, and even the Battle of Austerlitz and Waterloo pose no major issues, it is the scene of shelling the pyramids that has left many film enthusiasts uncomfortable. ...
The suspense crime film "The Vanished Her," starring Chen Sicheng and Zhu Yilong, has seen its rating on Douban drop to 6.8, with the related search term "The Vanished Her rating drops" trending on Weibo. Some netizens suspect malicious rating, as the movie's box office continues to soar. Opinions among internet users vary, with some stating that the film's success is purely due to effective marketing, while others believe Douban ratings are unreliable. How do you view this issue? ...
During the 'Magnolia Awards TV Drama Chairman Master Class,' Hu Zhifeng provided his assessment of the TV drama 'Furious Surge.' He emphasized its boldness in addressing sharp real-world issues and its exceptional artistic quality. He specifically mentioned the challenges of shaping negative characters and praised Zhang Songwen's outstanding portrayal. The article also delved into the ongoing discussion surrounding the portrayal of negative characters and the controversial ending sparked by the series. ...
The film 'The Little Mermaid' has faced constant controversy since its release, with poor box office performance in Asia and Europe in addition to North America. Some foreign media and even some prominent figures in China have unjustly criticized Chinese audiences, accusing them of racial discrimination based on the blue-themed Chinese version of the film poster, deeming poor pre-sale results as a decline in aesthetics and bullying, and claiming that low ratings from Chinese netizens indicate a lack of tolerance and intellectual degradation. However, these accusations are baseless and exhibit double standards. The United States itself has had complaints about casting choices, so why should China be expected to be endlessly accommodating? European, Japanese, and Korean box offices performed even worse, yet no one questioned their aesthetic sensibilities. Such actions, cloaked under the guise of political correctness, placing unsuitable actors in inappropriate roles to generate buzz and manipulate public opinion, resemble nothing more than a commercial advertisement. The reasons for the failure of 'The Little Mermaid' are numerous. Apart from changing the ethnicity of the protagonist, the film lacks originality in its story and essence. It relies solely on hype from controversies and fails to make progress in terms of visuals, music, and technology. Even the nostalgic appeal of a classic IP falls flat due to the lackluster efforts of the production team. The self-proclaimed 'guardians of justice' turn a blind eye to these issues and instead use the United States' brand of political correctness to educate Chinese audiences on 'elevating their aesthetic standards,' which is truly laughable. The focus of reflection should not be the audience, but rather those who kneel before 'political correctness.' ...