There is something unusual happening in the film industry today that would be pretty much unthinkable not too long ago. It's the phenomenon of Hollywood studios "leaking" their own movies and TV shows on social media for free.
As long as there've been movies, there have also been people talking about them. But ever since that talk became a factor of the box office, the studios have been doing everything in their power to sway those opinions in their favour.
Based on a true story - four simple words that seem to add a sense of legitimacy to any film. But considering there is no real obligation for any level of accuracy, the line between facts and fiction can often get blurry.
The original "Star Wars" trilogy is such a massive cultural phenomenon that it somehow feels like I've seen it already-even though I haven't. I finally decided to fix that unforgivable film buff mistake - on the biggest screen possible.
Film localization is one of the most subtle yet fascinating ways studios ensure a movie feels relatable no matter where you are. It happens far more often than you might realize and unfortunately not always for the better.
