Editor's note: There are a large number of movies, TV series and variety shows broadcast every week. How do you choose, you might as well take a look at The Paper's recommendations.
【Movie】
Cinema box office
According to the Beacon Professional Edition, as of 16:00 on September 1st, the top three single-day box office on Friday were "Oppenheimer", "All or Nothing", and "Fengshen Part I".
On August 31, the three-month 2023 summer season officially ended. Whether in terms of total box office, number of moviegoers or film quality, the performance of this year's summer season exceeded industry expectations - more than 500 million The number of people went to the cinema, and the total box office of the summer season was 20.6 billion yuan.
"Oppenheimer"
Oppenheimer is a sprawling, complex and fascinating film. The three-hour film length, constantly jumping scenes, airtight conversations between characters, and a large amount of derived background knowledge will make many viewers feel confused and tired. It can hardly be said to be a relaxing movie-watching experience.
"Oppenheimer" stills
During Nolan's stay in Shanghai, The Paper conducted an exclusive interview with him. Nolan has repeatedly said he wants Oppenheimer to be seen as a political thriller rather than a biopic. Therefore, for the audience, the so-called homework in advance is not necessary; there is no need to worry about the character’s last name, and there is no need to worry about the blind spots of physical knowledge. They only need to give themselves to the screen and immerse themselves in Nolan and other The close world built by sound and picture is enough.
→ Interview｜Director Nolan: "Oppenheimer" has a nightmarish quality
→ "Oppenheimer": progress through chaos to destruction
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【TV drama】
New drama information
"The Sun With Me" poster
The 36-episode urban emotional drama "The Sun With Me" starring Xiao Zhan, Bai Baihe, Tian Yu, and Zhu Zhu began broadcasting on CCTV 8 on September 1 . The play tells the story of Jian Bing, who has just ended her marriage, and Sheng Yang, who has been waiting for love to no avail. They meet and get married by chance, and start a wonderful, romantic journey of love and growth.
The costume drama "Girls Entering the Jianghu" starring Xu Lu and Wu Xize was launched on iQiyi on August 31. The drama tells the story of Huo Xingchen, the daughter of a martial arts leader, who resists the fate imposed on her and the "son-in-law" forced upon her. , resolutely stepped into the rivers and lakes, and the story of going through the rivers and lakes with the younger generation of martial arts.
Yu Shuxin and Ding Yuxi starred in the "Black Lotus Raiders Handbook" costume web drama "Yongye Xinghe" on August 30. The opening ceremony was held.
The ancient puppet drama "Bent Back" starring Song Zuer and Liu Yuning has become a hot topic due to Song Zuer's tax issues. This drama is directed by Deng Ke and has entered the advanced stage after wrapping up in May. The drama is adapted from Peng Laike's novel of the same name and tells the story of Xiao Qiao After marrying Wei Shao, they gradually fell in love while getting along, and finally the two of them worked together to protect the rivers and mountains and reunite the small family. Also attracting attention is the romance drama "Wuyoudu" directed by Lin Yufen and starring Song Zuer and Ren Jialun. It tells the story of the mysterious monster hunter Xuan Ye who meets the girl Banxia, and the two live together in a world where humans and monsters coexist. A romantic and suspenseful love story. And directed by Li Xue, produced by Noon Sun, starring Zhang Xincheng and Song Zuer, the period drama "Hard Manufacturing" adapted from Anai's novel of the same name tells the story of the survival of the manufacturing industry in the cracks of policy and market.
"Glory of the Fathers"
"Glory of Our Fathers" poster
When it first aired, there were comments that the pace was slow and required patience, but viewers who like high-quality TV dramas should not miss this one. Although I don’t know the quality of later episodes, the parts currently aired are worth watching.
If you have to judge by the statement that it attracts attention in the first few minutes, then it may be difficult to achieve, but when I read it, I did not feel that the pace was slow, but instead felt a sense of narration, the era of laid-off transformation in the Northeast Forestry Farm , several families encountered great changes in their seemingly daily lives, such as the layoff list that had to be decided, the teenage son who was left behind after the death of a co-worker, the daughter who was not part of the family plan, and the eldest son who was unable to serve in the army due to family reasons... It sounds like a bitter gourd for everyone, but these plots are interspersed with daily life, there are also happy family dinners, a warm relationship between brother and sister, and a high school champion who finally gets his long-cherished wish.
Liu Lin's acting skills are superb, she is like a mother who has lived in a forest farm for many years, soft-hearted, busy and simple. Several child actors, including Zhang Wanyi, are also very good at acting, creating a Northeast family that warms each other. There have been dramas of this kind of family combination before, but the atmosphere created by this drama is not deliberate and false, and the update is finished without knowing it.
Looking forward to subsequent episodes.
→ "Glory of Our Fathers": Why do we love period dramas?
"Eve"
"Eve Before" poster
The story of a gangster in Shanghai who was accidentally involved in the cause of saving the country. Ou Hao does have the temperament of a gangster, and Zhang Huiwen also looks like a quiet college student. Her service and plot development are within reasonable limits, but they are just a bit uninteresting. Perhaps the whole episode is limited to the feeling of gangsters in Shanghai, but the emotions and details are not delicate enough, so it is easy to feel aesthetic fatigue after watching two or three episodes. A key, several forces pull back and forth, how does each force I have to shoot everything I think, the density of effective plots is not enough, and the narrative efficiency is too low. Let's call it gangsters, and it always involves political forces, let's call it spy wars, and none of the parties is smart enough. The whole drama gives people a clumsy feeling.
However, this kind of theme is suitable for a wide range of age groups, and it may be a good background drama for parents and family members to eat.
"A Happy Event in a Sedan Chair"
"A Happy Affair in a Sedan Chair" poster
It depends on what standards you use to judge it. If it is a new costume comedy, then it is within the qualified range. Compared with the current puppet drama, the characters are smart and pleasing, and the acting skills of the actors are basically passable. There are jokes and plots, so you can watch it after dinner. But if you are an audience who grew up in the 1990s and have watched the old version of "Marrying the Right Man on the Wrong Sedan Chair", then it is recommended to give up watching and reopen the old version.
The comparison between the old and new versions cannot be described as tragic. Whether it is the plot, actors, shots, on-site scheduling, relaxation and realism, it is simply crushed in all directions. It seems that there is no need for the new version to exist. One is a Chinese food that condenses wisdom, and the other is instant noodles soaked in boiling water. It's just that when we are surrounded by instant food, instant noodles seem to be edible.
We used to be really good at romance.
"Blind Girl"
"Blind Girl" poster
The hero and heroine of the short drama "The Maid of Gold" that was popular last year are two new works. To sum it up in one sentence, the earthy plot is really attractive. The rich daughter unexpectedly becomes blind, and she has to face the mess of the company left behind by her father's death, the villain who tried to grab shares, the green tea friend, and the cheating fiancé. On the surface, the male protagonist is a bodyguard of a daughter, but in fact he is the son of the enemy, and was involved in many accidents on the night of the rich man's death... In short, the buffs are full of dog blood. One episode takes ten minutes, and it takes about three or four episodes to clarify this big dog Blood, and by the way, the character of the protagonist and supporting characters has been completely shaped. This efficiency and ability surpasses many TV drama crews.
It is not exquisite, and inevitably has the roughness and vulgar temperament of short dramas. It is difficult to hope for convincing ways and scenes. The plot alone is not outstanding, but the atmosphere of the male and female protagonists is not bad. The background story of the big dog blood, not to mention, can really be followed.
Other recommendations:
"All the way to the sun": Realism can't afford to serve the "pure love boss"
Korean drama "The Outsider": Mother and daughter become sisters after many years
'Dyloch': This small-town murder case in Australia shines
【Variety】
A few days ago, the General Office of the State Administration of Radio and Television released the "General Office of the State Administration of Radio and Television on the Announcement of the 2023 "Promoting the Socialist Core Values and Building the Chinese Dream" Original Network Audio-Visual Program Selection Results and Organizing the 2023 "Chinese Dream New Journey" Original "Notice on Exhibition and Broadcasting of Excellent Online Audiovisual Programs", officially announced the results of the selection of original online audiovisual programs with the theme of "Promoting the Core Socialist Values and Building the Chinese Dream" in 2023 and organizing the evaluation of original excellent online audiovisual programs for the "New Journey of the Chinese Dream" in 2023 result. Among them, a total of 39 online documentaries including "This Decade", "This Decade·Happy China" and "Seeing Sanxingdui again" were selected.
"Breaking Through the Troubles" Season 3
The third season of "Riding the Thorns" is the fastest-paced season of Mango's "Brother Pi" and "Sister Lang" series. This week will be double-broadcasted on Friday and Saturday. On Friday, "Yi Gong·Shang Feature Film" will be launched, respectively brought by Wang Yaoqing, Xin, Zhang Dongliang, Bo Yuan, Wei Zheming, Jay Chou's "Drift"; "No Time to Regret" by Ouyang Jing and Chen Huanren; Xu Liang, Guan Zhibin and He Zhancheng sang "Hanging Drowning"; Hu Yanbin, Pin Guan, Hu Bing and Wei Xun sang "Night Asks the Day" .
In the first half of Yigong, "No Time to Regret" ranks first in the number of components
On Saturday, "Up and Down the Mountain" sung by Li Jiuzhe, Dong Baoshi, Su Xiaojing, Tang Yuzhe, and Ma Boqian will be staged; Cai Guoqing will lead Chen Chusheng, Yu Haoming, and Zhang Yuan from the 0731 group to sing Xue Zhiqian's "Countless"; Lin Zhiying , Wang Lixin, and Li Xianpu sang Zheng Xiuwen's "Eyebrow Dance"; Zheng Jiaying, Lan Zhenglong, Xu Shaoyang, and Ma Xiaolong brought "Sparrow".
The performances of the 32 brothers on the stage of "Phi Brother 3" all have their own characteristics. Which brother do you prefer?
"I Study on an Island" Season 2
This week, the second season of "I'm Reading on the Island" aired the finale "Party for Farewell". In the program, Yu Hua, Su Tong, Mo Yan, Cheng Yongxin, and Ye Zi will wave goodbye to Dong'ao Island and the "Shan Hai Jing Bookstore" amidst the performance of the candlelight concert. But just like what Mo Yan said, "studying on an island is a good cultural proposition, and this island should be a symbolic one."
After the broadcast of "I'm Reading on the Island", the timeless literary classics are certainly memorable, and the friendship between the literary masters is often moving. Yu Hua said: "The best friendship in literature is from the beginning to the end. We met when we were young, talked about literature all night, exchanged our reading experience, and slowly talked about family and children's growth. So I think the best friendship in literature eventually becomes It becomes a friendship between people.”
"Chinese Restaurant 7"
In this week's program, the partners ushered in the long-awaited public holiday, and all the members went to visit the Gedler Palace. Experienced Hungarian classical dance for the first time, Lin Yun's limbs were uncoordinated and wailed "Let me wash the dishes", and cooperated with Yue Yunpeng to stage a pas de deux, which caused everyone to burst into laughter. At dinner time, the Hungarian special grilled meat platter and the national dish of beef brisket stewed with potatoes attracted everyone's index finger. During the meal break, Hungarian dancers brought wonderful tap dancing and bottle dance performances and invited partners to join in. The cheerful dance steps washed away the fatigue of several days. The partners went to do as the Romans did, and felt the Hungarian people in the rhythmic drums The warmth and friendliness.
Ge Jiabi joins "Chinese Restaurant 7"
The flight tips from the previous issue were officially announced. Zhao Youting's team welcomed Ge Jiabi, a capable cook, to solve the crisis of the vacancy of the chef. The chefs of the two teams officially faced off and started a food pk battle. Sister Ge quickly got into the mood when she first arrived in the kitchen, cooking and preparing dishes non-stop. Chef Lin was even more stressed, secretly observing and inquiring about the situation of the "enemy". , beef ribs and other new entrees. The Michelin chefs were invited to visit the Chinese restaurant, and praised the mapo tofu and prawns for their "Sichuan taste". Dishes such as beef ribs and typhoon shelter shrimp also received unanimous praise. The chefs even invited Chef Lin to exchange ideas.
"Bright Days"
By the way, Xiao Shan, do you still remember that you are a program broadcast at 12 noon and known as "Electronic Pickle"? This week can be described as a "heavy taste" week. From Lin Mo's muscle-building exercise, the gastrointestinal peristalsis accelerated, and the style of painting became a bit indescribable, and #谢兴阳内娱免艺艺术肠圈第一人# is because it is too real, hanging On the trending search.
Well, the show is getting better and better, but it’s just not good enough to eat.
"Summer of the Band 3"
The playlist for the fourth episode of "Summer of the Band 3" was announced. After the long preparations for the first three episodes, it's finally time for the bands to finish their work. I feel that there are quite a lot to watch this time. Which group are you most looking forward to?
→ "Summer of the Band 3": This year's top three looks to have been born
Other recommendations:
Interview｜Ma Boqian: Throw a question to the world
Producer of "Let's Go Now": I can't wait any longer, get out of the city quickly
"Departure to the Mountains and Seas": Let's Go Far Away
【Documentary】
"The Story of Eyes"
The Story of Eyes Poster
"The Story of Eyes" will be broadcast simultaneously on Hunan Satellite TV and Mango TV from August 28th to 31st at 19:30.
"Stories of Eyes" focuses on common eye diseases, unfolds in an easy-to-understand tone and a more acceptable perspective for the audience, and leads the public to better understand, recognize and protect eyes. It is divided into 4 episodes in total. The first episode starts from the physiological structure and imaging principle of the eye, and the second, third, and fourth episodes are based on the changes of different eye components, which cause dry eye syndrome, cataract, glaucoma, hyperopia, myopia and other eye diseases related to the public. Starting from the disease, we will explain the relevant knowledge about the prevention and treatment of eye diseases.
Talking about the reason for making this documentary, Li Yuyan, the executive producer of "The Story of Eyes", believes that the documentary is not only about telling stories, but also has a more function of "knowing". We hope to make a series of popular science documentaries to let everyone know More, break the barriers of everyone’s cognition, or break some cognitive blind spots. Filming "The Story of Eyes" was also a learning process for everyone. Eyes are very important, but everyone turns a blind eye. Through this documentary, we can awaken the public's attention to eye health.
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