Sinners Was Made for America—And That Might Be the Problem

There’s a moment happening right now in Hollywood that feels a little too good to be true—like we’re watching a glitch in the system, or maybe, just maybe, a spark of hope for people who still care about movies made by actual human beings. Ryan Coogler’s Sinners opened this weekend and didn’t just make a … Continue reading Sinners Was Made for America—And That Might Be the Problem

Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood

There was a time not too long ago when a major Hollywood studio wouldn’t dare greenlight a $200 million blockbuster without factoring in China. It was automatic. China was the second box office home for just about every tentpole release. Entire franchise arcs were practically built with Chinese audiences in mind, and for a while, … Continue reading Hollywood Needs China but China Doesn’t Need Hollywood