a district of Los Angeles, California, a metonym for American cinema
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Why are there a lot of Hollywood-remakes of successful non-US-movies?
The question-title is my question, but some examples:
Seven samurai vs. The Magnificent Seven
Nightwatch vs. Nightwatch
Taxi vs. New York Taxi
The Ring vs. The Ring
Open Your Eyes vs. Vanilla Sky
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Are there any “Hollywood-style” movies made in Iran?
I have watched a lot of Iranian movies and I love them but they are similar in style (realistic long shots and slow cuts) and content (e.g. struggle of the society reflecting in children or seemingly ...
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What's with the trend of releasing movies outside the US first?
A recent trend that I've noticed (or I'm just crazy and need to delete this question) is to release a major film outside of the U.S. first, even if it's a Hollywood film. Usually a week or so later ...
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Why do many of the Hollywood horror movies use a mirror as a ghost's sign?
I've seen lot of Hollywood horror movies, and most of the directors using a mirror as a ghost's sign or ghosts using mirror as a medium to talk with humans. I couldn't understand what would be the ...
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Minimum or Maximum Movie Running Time Limits?
Is there any time limits for the running time of the movies in hollywood?
Unlike Bollywood and Kollywood , Hollywood movies run for only 1.30 to 2 hours.
But in case of Bollywood and Kollywood, ...
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Why don't Bollywood superstars do more in Hollywood?
I love Bollywood movies and Hollywood movies. There are a great number of superstars in Bollywood who act well and are globally renowned. But we have not seen much participation of Bollywood stars in ...
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Why do most of the Hollywood movies have at least one non-white guy?
Why do most of the Hollywood movies have at least one non-white guy?
Are there any casting guidelines for that or Just a coincidence?
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Is there any censorship board present for films and TV shows for Hollywood?
There is Censor Board for films produced in India. It assigns certifications to films, television shows, television ads, and publications for exhibition, sale or hire in India. Films can be publicly ...
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Is CBFC certificate required for Hollywood movies before release in India?
In India, any kollywood or bollywood movies get certified by Central Board of Film Certification before hitting to theaters.
Is it same for the Hollywood movies? Do they get certified also? Are ...
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Which was first TV show with animation?
Which was first TV show with animation in USA? No real characters. All characters should be animated.
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Identify movie about high profile robbery
I really can't remember a movie that I saw years ago that is something like:
Picture begin with a huge robbery to federal reserve or something and the two robbery perpetrators fought between them.
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