Zhang Yimou’s The Curse of the Golden Flower might preview what the opening ceremonies at Beijing’s 2008 Olympics will look like. The director is orchestrating the festivities at China’s summer games, ...

For all of Zhang Yimou’s well-earned accolades, a debate simmers among many in the Chinese film elite over the proper perspective to be given the acclaimed director. Central to the so-called Fifth ...

Nevertheless, as addicting, even intimidating, as the visual sweep of “Golden Flower” may be, nothing can pin viewers to their seats quite like Gong Li. As the haughty, scheming, Empress, trapped by ...

When celebrities’ award shows speeches run too long, it’s tradition to nudge them off the stage. Instead of simply cutting them off, music begins playing to “politely” let them know they should wrap ...

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In "Hero" (2003), "House of Flying Daggers" (2004) and now "Curse of the Golden Flower," director Zhang Yimou has transformed Hong Kong martial arts/fantasy movies ...

It’s cringe-inducing when a deserving winner gets played off the stage by music in the middle of an impassioned acceptance speech during a Hollywood awards show. Which is why pianist Chloe Flower knew ...

On Jan. 10, Chloe Flower showcased her angelic piano skills between hilarious monologues and unexpected words of wisdom at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills. During the evening, several award ...