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a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
It's very difficult to make good movies now: Jackie Chan
Agency: Los Angeles, Aug 11 (PTI) Action star Jack Chan says it's difficult to make a good movie in Hollywood at present as everything revolves around business rather than quality. Chan, whose credits include notable roles in projects such as 'The Fearless Hyena" (1979), 'Who Am I?" (1998), and 'Police Story" (1985), attended the Locarno Film Festival on Saturday, where he was bestowed with the career achievement honour. Following, the actor took part in the interactive session during which he addressed the films. The 71-year-old actor said old films are much better than the current ones. 'I think the old movies are better than today… Right now, a lot of big studios, they're not filmmakers, they're business guys. They invest 40 million and think, 'How can I get it back?' And you can't go over. It's very difficult to make a good movie now," he said, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. Chan is known for performing daring stunts on his own in the films. The actor has also explored direction and worked as a stunt coordinator, producer, and has written two autobiographies. He quipped that in Asian cinema, there are only two people with a similar skill set, him and actor-martial artist Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. 'In all of Asia, only two directors can do everything: the writing, directing, acting, stunt coordinating, stunt fighting, and editing. Only two," he began. 'One is Sammo Hung, the second one is Jackie Chan," he said. The actor joked he can't be doing stunts throughout, especially when he asked to perform while attending the shows, and is now mastering the art of singing. 'I cannot do this forever (stunts). It's just so dangerous. Whatever station I would go to, they would ask me how to punch and kick. I thought, What should I do? I should learn how to sing. Then I started trying to learn how to sing." The Locarno Film Festival commenced on August 6 and will conclude on Saturday. PTI ATR ATR ATR view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 13:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
It's very difficult to make good movies now: Jackie Chan
Los Angeles, Action star Jack Chan says it's difficult to make a good movie in Hollywood at present as everything revolves around business rather than quality. It's very difficult to make good movies now: Jackie Chan Chan, whose credits include notable roles in projects such as "The Fearless Hyena" , "Who Am I?" , and "Police Story" , attended the Locarno Film Festival on Saturday, where he was bestowed with the career achievement honour. Following, the actor took part in the interactive session during which he addressed the films. The 71-year-old actor said old films are much better than the current ones. "I think the old movies are better than today... Right now, a lot of big studios, they're not filmmakers, they're business guys. They invest 40 million and think, 'How can I get it back?' And you can't go over. It's very difficult to make a good movie now," he said, according to the entertainment news outlet Variety. Chan is known for performing daring stunts on his own in the films. The actor has also explored direction and worked as a stunt coordinator, producer, and has written two autobiographies. He quipped that in Asian cinema, there are only two people with a similar skill set, him and actor-martial artist Sammo Kam-Bo Hung. "In all of Asia, only two directors can do everything: the writing, directing, acting, stunt coordinating, stunt fighting, and editing. Only two,' he began. 'One is Sammo Hung, the second one is Jackie Chan," he said. The actor joked he can't be doing stunts throughout, especially when he asked to perform while attending the shows, and is now mastering the art of singing. "I cannot do this forever . It's just so dangerous. Whatever station I would go to, they would ask me how to punch and kick. I thought, What should I do? I should learn how to sing. Then I started trying to learn how to sing." The Locarno Film Festival commenced on August 6 and will conclude on Saturday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Deccan Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Chan, who was Asia's highest-grossing action star during the 1990's has also directed a number of films, including 'The Fearless Hyena' (1979), 'Who Am I?' (1998) and 'Police Story' (1985).
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Chan to be honoured with career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival 2025
Action star Jackie Chan is set to receive a career achievement award at the 78th Locarno Film Festival on August 9th. The festival's artistic director, Giona A Nazzaro, praised Chan's significant influence on both Asian and Hollywood cinema, highlighting his multifaceted career as a director, actor, and stuntman. The festival is scheduled to take place from August 6th to 16th. Action star Jackie Chan will receive the career achievement honour at the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival, the organisers announced on Tuesday. Chan, who has featured in films like "The Fearless Hyena" (1979), "Who Am I?" (1998) and "Police Story" (1985), will be honoured on August 9, according to the festival's official website. Giona A Nazzaro , artistic director of the festival said Chan's influence has "rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema ". "Director, producer, actor, screenwriter, choreographer, singer, athlete, and daredevil stuntman, Jackie Chan is both a key figure in contemporary Asian cinema and one whose influence has rewritten the rules of Hollywood cinema. "From his years at the China Drama Academy under Master Yu Jim-Yuen, working at a very young age as a stuntman in King Hu's masterpiece A Touch of Zen, Chan has continually reinvented martial arts cinema and much beyond it," Nazzaro said in a statement. Last year, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with the award. The festival will take place between August 6 and August 16.
