yjs Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 2016. 8. 18. at 6:42 AM, MrPink said: How come no one like Justin Lin anymore? Such Asian representation and no one cares you mean in Korea or in general worldwide? I think you meant the latter but if I may, at least in Korea, Justin Lin isn't taken as Asian representation, not to mention that Lin's not the most well-known, established name, and most of the Koreans don't believe they need to be represented in the distinctive, Asian context since Korea by its people is perceived as a culturally "homogenous" society that stands on its own opposed to the multicultural counterparts in the west. That is, the alpha and the norm here is rather "Korean" (not even Asian) than "white", thus people here wouldn't just praise the name of Lin and support him by go watching his movies because he's representing Asia in Hollywood. If he were a Korean director than it would've been a little different. People get more heated about east asian nationalism and rivalries then the issues of race and ethnicity. and when it comes to Star Trek it's just the lack of appeal of the franchise and the SF genre as a whole in Korea. Even Star Wars is much more of a niche thing than a popular franchise. I've been thinking about it only to conclude that Koreans are not that big fans of fictions that are too rich in details and freely derived from the sense of reality. People here seem to get a little intimidated and somewhat uncomfortable by elaborate fantasies and imagination. It always needs to be in touch of reality of the real world or include some social commentaries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPink Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 58 minutes ago, yjs said: you mean in Korea or in general worldwide? I think you meant the latter but if I may, at least in Korea, Justin Lin isn't taken as Asian representation, not to mention that Lin's not the most well-known, established name, and most of the Koreans don't believe they need to be represented in the distinctive, Asian context since Korea by its people is perceived as a culturally "homogenous" society that stands on its own opposed to the multicultural counterparts in the west. That is, the alpha and the norm here is rather "Korean" (not even Asian) than "white", thus people here wouldn't just praise the name of Lin and support him by go watching his movies because he's representing Asia in Hollywood. If he were a Korean director than it would've been a little different. People get more heated about east asian nationalism and rivalries then the issues of race and ethnicity. and when it comes to Star Trek it's just the lack of appeal of the franchise and the SF genre as a whole in Korea. Even Star Wars is much more of a niche thing than a popular franchise. I've been thinking about it only to conclude that Koreans are not that big fans of fictions that are too rich in details and freely derived from the sense of reality. People here seem to get a little intimidated and somewhat uncomfortable by elaborate fantasies and imagination. It always needs to be in touch of reality of the real world or include some social commentaries. Thank you for the write up. To be honest, I know Lin isn't one of the big name directors like a Spielberg/Cameron/Bay/Nolan/maybe JJ Abrams so I don't think the public really cares much outside those 5 (And it's debatable even then, considering the BFG's performance). I was kinda half joking. I realize the truth. I also realize it's not Asian people's obligation (I'm Vietnamese) to just blindly support any Asian director in Hollywood, but ultimately, this isn't a Lin problem, for good or bad, Star Trek is disappointing across the world and it definitely appears to be a brand limitation combined with bad timing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjs Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 1 hour ago, MrPink said: I also realize it's not Asian people's obligation (I'm Vietnamese) to just blindly support any Asian director in Hollywood, but ultimately, this isn't a Lin problem, for good or bad, Star Trek is disappointing across the world and it definitely appears to be a brand limitation combined with bad timing. oh yeah I wasn't implying that you believed that either, to clarify. and yeah, it's kinda sad cause I really liked it too and it was a good movie. deserved to do much better. and I honestly believe as a movie itself it paved the way for at least two to three more movies from the franchise. Kirk has matured so much and the team's chemistry is just so good together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsyu Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 2016년 8월 14일 at 11:41 PM, yjs said: btw @Rsyu are you gonna see the Train to Busan prequel, Seoul Station? wonder how much it'll be benefitted from the TTB's mega success despite it itself being an indie animation. Haha yeah, I'm trying to figure out which film to watch since I'm short on time. Tunnel I'm definitely watching, and I might go for star trek beyond too. On 2016년 8월 15일 at 9:16 AM, Sam said: Train to Busan is amazing, so happy for its success! I love Korean cinema, second best in the world right now IMO. Glad you liked 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjs Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 2016. 8. 15. at 9:16 AM, Sam said: I love Korean cinema, second best in the world right now IMO. hahaha and I was like "hmm then what would be the best in the world" before I go, ooooohhhhh haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Friday Box Office(Aug.19/2016) Rank Movie Daily admissions daily +/- week +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 223,030 +10.3% -45.4% 4,188,868 2 The Last Princess 110,660 +1.2% -46.5% 4,441,705 3 Star Trek Beyond 99,998 +6.4% new 285,006 4 Operation Chromite 41,405 -2.8% -59.3% 6,609,813 5 Secret life of Pets 39,281 +0.4% -49.1% 2,061,749 6 Train to Busan 38,725 +9.5% -52.5% 11,081,183 7 Seoul Station 17,834 -21.0% new 71,818 8 국가대표 2 15,137 +3.7% -74.7% 592,583 9 Suicide Squad 5,571 +5.1% -83.8% 1,865,521 Edited August 19, 2016 by Olive 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Saturday Box Office(Aug.20/2016) Rank Movie Daily admissions daily +/- weekly +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 458,741 +101.8% -32.0% 4,651,930 2 Star Trek Beyond 206,660 +102.9% new 493,526 3 The Last Princess 204,389 +82.5% -42.7% 4,647,418 4 Secret life of Pets 91,292 +131.9% -36.8% 2,153,121 5 Operation Chromite 74,206 +77.2% -56.6% 6,684,489 6 Train to Busan 71,999 +82.2% -42.4% 11,153,963 7 Seoul Station 26,912 +47.9% new 99,098 8 국가대표 2 26,898 +72.8% -72.9% 619,907 9 Suicide Squad 8,777 +50.9% -78.2% 1,874,544 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Weekend Box Office(Aug.19-21/2016) Rank Movie wkend admissions weekly +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 1,118,961 (-38.6%) 5,084,797 2 The Last Princess 501,405 (-48.2%) 4,832,448 3 Star Trek Beyond 493,135 new 678,142 4 Secret life of Pets 223,224 (-39.5%) 2,245,690 5 Operation Chromite 193,188 (-58.5%) 6,761,592 6 Train to Busan 180,414 (-47.9%) 11,222,872 7 국가대표 2 68,092 (-74.1%) 645,538 8 Seoul Station 67,336 new 121,320 9 Suicide Squad 22,757 (-80.4%) 1,882,706 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjs Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 So GB just opened today and I thought it would do at least SPY numbers (2M adm) with no competition and turned out it's just simply getting NO LOVE at all.... which is seriously baffling. Like the biggest cinema chain my town has FOUR showings for it on SATURDAY! and two of them in the early morning or at super late night like 9AM or 2AM! Really wanted it to be somewhat successful.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, yjs said: So GB just opened today and I thought it would do at least SPY numbers (2M adm) with no competition and turned out it's just simply getting NO LOVE at all.... which is seriously baffling. Like the biggest cinema chain my town has FOUR showings for it on SATURDAY! and two of them in the early morning or at super late night like 9AM or 2AM! Really wanted it to be somewhat successful.. Aw shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yjs Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Krissykins said: Aw shit. yeah honestly this is so shitty and disappointing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasmmi Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, yjs said: So GB just opened today and I thought it would do at least SPY numbers (2M adm) with no competition and turned out it's just simply getting NO LOVE at all.... which is seriously baffling. Like the biggest cinema chain my town has FOUR showings for it on SATURDAY! and two of them in the early morning or at super late night like 9AM or 2AM! Really wanted it to be somewhat successful.. Yeah the number of showings here is poor too. Although the one i am about to watch in is close to sold out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasmmi Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Also is seoul station connected to train to busan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartonfink Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Technically, Seoul Station has little connection with Train To Busan. It's not a prequel but just another Zombie feature from same filmmaker. Personally I liked Seoul Station. Some technological limitations like crude design and unripe voice acting may bother many audiences. But its latter half is relentlessly scathing. Especially the model house scene is a riot to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Thursday Box Office(Aug.25/2016) Rank Movie Daily admissions weekly +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 110,582 -45.3% 5,614,206 2 Lights out 63,758 new 134,300 3 The Last Princess 49,799 -54.5% 5,075,706 4 Ghostbusters 32,031 new 33,025 5 Star Trek Beyond 26,014 -72.3% 845,422 6 Operation Chromite 19,227 -54.8% 6,866,464 7 Train to Busan 17,499 -50.5% 11,320,192 9 Secret life of Pets 13,268 -66.1% 2,329,383 24 Suicide Squad 1,008 -81.0% 1,893,075 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissykins Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Oh my god, is that Ghostbusters number not horrendous? What's it looking at opening weekend? $1.2m max? Fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keysersoze123 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I saw Train to Busan today. It was definitely very entertaining and engaging. Though the story does not have any twist, I thought it was emotional and so well made. Folks from SK, can you recommend good thrillers from korea. I definitely want to watch more korean movies after this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efialtes76 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, keysersoze123 said: I saw Train to Busan today. It was definitely very entertaining and engaging. Though the story does not have any twist, I thought it was emotional and so well made. Folks from SK, can you recommend good thrillers from korea. I definitely want to watch more korean movies after this one. -Memories of a Murder -I Saw the Devil -The Chaser -The Yellow Sea -Man from Nowhere -Oldboy Edited August 26, 2016 by efialtes76 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olive Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Friday Box Office(Aug.26/2016) Rank Movie Daily admissions weekly +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 134,244 -41.0% 5,749,473 2 Lights out 90,506 new 227,471 3 The Last Princess 52,614 -53.1% 5,128,603 4 Ghostbusters 41,323 new 74,688 5 Star Trek Beyond 37,250 -63.4% 882,918 6 Train to Busan 20,643 -47.8% 11,340,983 7 Operation Chromite 18,632 -55.5% 6,885,212 9 Secret life of Pets 12,212 -69.0% 2,341,609 24 Suicide Squad 852 -85.4% 1,893,939 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 4 minutes ago, Olive said: Friday Box Office(Aug.26/2016) Rank Movie Daily admissions weekly +/- Total admissions 1 The Tunnel 134,244 -41.0% 5,749,473 2 Lights out 90,506 new 227,471 3 The Last Princess 52,614 -53.1% 5,128,603 4 Ghostbusters 41,323 new 74,688 5 Star Trek Beyond 37,250 -63.4% 882,918 6 Train to Busan 20,643 -47.8% 11,340,983 7 Operation Chromite 18,632 -55.5% 6,885,212 9 Secret life of Pets 12,212 -69.0% 2,341,609 24 Suicide Squad 852 -85.4% 1,893,939 That seems quite good for Lights Out no? How much can we expect for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
