How accurate is “Zero Dark Thirty?’’ Is “Lincoln’’ an epic of historical recreation or a high school history lesson? What did you think of “Django Unchained?’’ Can we get Anne Hathaway something to eat, already?As a crop, this year’s nine best picture nominees has been one of the most talk-provoking, op-Ed-generating bunches in recent Oscar history. From “Argo’’ to “Life of Pi,’’ they’ve largely been popular at the box office, too.This year, the question “Have you seen ... ?’’ has been a frequen

South Korean film "Miracle in Cell No. 7" has been seen by more than 9 million people since its release 27 days ago, becoming the movie that saw its ticket sale grow at the fastest pace among all films that opened in 2012 and this year, according to industry sources.The comedy topped the local box-office Monday, selling over 9 million tickets at local theaters. The film attracted some 7 million viewers only 20 days after opening.Directed by Lee Hwan-Kyung, the film is about a group of inmates in

“Nobody’s Daughter Haewon,” directed by Hong Sang-soo, made its world premiere as it competed at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival. The film is a chronicle of the life and struggles of a college student, Haewon, after her mother leaves for Canada and the off-again-on-again affair she ensues with her married professor. Hong’s film received mixed reviews. Some praised him for his simplistic vision, while others criticized his casual-like approach in terms of his scripting and camerawo

BERLIN (AP) ― A Romanian drama that centers on a woman’s effort to cover up her son’s responsibility for an accident in which a boy is fatally injured won the Berlin film festival’s top Golden Bear award on Saturday.“Child’s Pose,’’ directed by Calin Peter Netzer, emerged as the winner from a field of 19 films that included a strong eastern European contingent this year ― the 63rd edition of the event, which is the first of the year’s major European film festivals. Netzer said he was “a little b

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Ben Affleck will join the presenting cast for next week’s Oscars, organizers said Thursday, despite the perceived snub that saw him miss the best director nominees’ shortlist.“Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence, nominated for best actress for romcom “Silver Linings Playbook,” and Jessica Chastain, frontrunner for her role in Osama bin Laden manhunt film “Zero Dark Thirty,” will also present awards.Affleck’s Iran hostage crisis drama “Argo” is nominated for best picture Osca