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South Korean Box Office in 2011
2012/01/14, Source,
Korean cinema expert Darcy Paquet looks back at the results of 2011's box office with some unexpected hits and misses, the rise of independent features, and how audiences confirmed they value story over spectacle.
Although the number crunchers in Hollywood estimate that US theatrical admissions sank to their lowest level since 1995, things were not so gloomy in Korea. With an estimated 160 million tickets sold (more precise figures will become available at a later date), it appears that Korea has approached or broken the modern-day record for admissions. In 2010, total admissions stopped at 146.8 million. In monetary terms, 2011 was certainly the best year ever, given the 3D surcharge and rising average ticket prices. Americans may be growing tired of the theatrical movie-going experience, but young Koreans still crowd the multiplexes,...More
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KBS FM Marks 46th Anniv. with Pop Survey
2011/06/22, Source,
A KBS research institute on broadcast culture has surveyed 26-thousand listeners of KBS FM Radio on their all-time favorite song.
The online survey was conducted to mark the 46th anniversary of KBS,...More
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No pain, no gain for the streetwise ajumma squad
2008/06/11, Source,
Life is tough for four ajumma, or housewives, in "Girl Scout", an action comedy directed by,...More
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JIFF to Focus on Alexander Kluge
2008/03/03, Source,
Meeting the Leader of 'New German Cinema'
German film director Alexander Kluge striking a pose for the camera.
The 9th Jeonju International Film Festival will kick off on May 1, 2008 and last until May 9, 2008. Amongst the international films announced include the films of Alexander Kluge who,...More
