Quirk Over Truth: The Problem with Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter There’s a good deal of Japanese actors, dialogue, and locations in Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014), but it’s not a Japanese film. It’s an American movie, written and directed by Americans. It fi…

Turning a real woman’s tragedy into a quirky scavenger hunt isn’t empathy—it’s exploitation.
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Aanand L Rai’s AI experiments trigger industry debate after 'Raanjhanaa' ending is altered without consent As Rai tests AI tools on his own terms, the studio-led release of an AI-modified Ambikapathy sparks urgent calls for creative control safeguards.

Aanand L Rai’s AI experiments trigger industry debate after 'Raanjhanaa' ending is altered without consent

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Actor Richard Gere opposed a nude bathtub scene in "Pretty Woman" due to its unnecessary nature, valuing modesty over visuals. #CinemaEthics https://fefd.link/TPrN9