The Story of Film: An Odyssey Season 1 Episode 11

Ep 11. The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream

  • Not Rated
  • November 12, 2011
  • 63 min
  • 7.7  (180)

The Story of Film: An Odyssey season 1 episode 11 titled "The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream" explores the emergence of multiplex theaters and the rise of Asian cinema in the 1990s. The episode begins by examining how multiplex theaters transformed the moviegoing experience by offering viewers a variety of films to choose from under one roof. This led to a new era of movie distribution and profitability for studios, but also brought criticism for homogenizing cinema and prioritizing box office numbers over artistic merit.

The documentary then delves into the Asian film industry, exploring how Hong Kong cinema in particular became a global sensation with the rise of martial arts films and the popularity of stars like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. The episode features interviews with film experts and Asian cinema scholars, including Stephen Teo, who discusses how the genre evolved and how it influenced Hollywood.

The episode also takes a closer look at filmmakers like Wong Kar-wai, whose stylistic approach to storytelling helped define the new wave of Asian cinema and earned him a worldwide following. Other notable figures in Asian cinema, including Satyajit Ray and Abbas Kiarostami, are also discussed.

Through archival footage and interviews with filmmakers, critics, and scholars, "The Arrival of Multiplexes and Asian Mainstream" paints a comprehensive picture of the cultural and economic significance of the two major themes of its title. This episode offers a look at how cinema has evolved and adapted to changing times, and how it continues to inspire and influence filmmakers around the world.

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  • First Aired
    November 12, 2011
  • Content Rating
    Not Rated
  • Runtime
    63 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (180)