If You Love War Movies, Check Out This Heartbreaking & Action-Packed K-Drama

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For South and North Korea, the Korean War technically never ended, with the country still divided and contentiously at odds over 70 years after the conclusion of active hostilities. Released in 2010, the K-drama series “Legend of the Patriots” revisited the war to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the conflict’s outbreak. A remake of 1975 Korean series “Comrades,” which was also previously remade in 1983, “Legend of the Patriots” brings a more ambitious edge to the original story. While previous versions of this tale offered more overtly jingoistic messaging, the 2010 iteration focused more on fiery wartime action and the impact of the devastating conflict on civilians.
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“Legend of the Patriots” begins in late 1950, just before China’s entry in the war, as South Korean and United Nations forces advance on the North Korean capital of Pyongyang. The movie primarily focuses on a squad of South Korean soldiers led by Lee Hyeon-joong (Choi Soo-jong) on the frontlines of this advance. On the opposing side is North Korean soldier Lee Soo-kyung (Lee Tae-ran), who had a romantic relationship with Hyeon-joong before the war. As the fighting intensifies in the face of the Chinese reinforcement of North Korea, the combatants struggle to retain their humanity amidst the widespread atrocities.
While “Legend of the Patriots” is currently unavailable to stream through legal means in North America, here’s why this underrated K-drama should be on your radar.
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What makes Legend of the Patriots resonate

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For all the intense action and wartime stakes, “Legend of the Patriots” very much depicts the Korean War as a soul-searing tragedy. Both the South and North Korean armies increasingly descend into moral ambiguity as the fighting rages on, with civilians caught in the crossfire. While the show stops just short of being an outright antiwar story, it does provide its own twist on the “war is hell” narrative. This is a K-drama that dwells on the consequences of war, though it does so while avoiding direct commentary on its ongoing political implications.
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The most visible consequence to this conflict is the central romance between doomed lovers Hyeon-joong and Soo-kyung. Torn apart by their opposing ideologies and now enemies because of them, it’s clear that the romance between these two lead characters has survived the outbreak of the war. There are so many sad K-dramas that utilize a love story as the primary source for their tearjerker potential and “Legend of the Patriots” is no different in that regard. There is also plenty of bunker-busting action consistent with shows like “Band of Brothers” (albeit with a Korean approach), all of which inevitably has heartbreaking casualties.
Running for 20 episodes, “Legend of the Patriots” offers all the wartime spectacle one might expect from the genre, but it also brings a South Korean perspective to the conflict. But as with the Korean War itself, there are no real winners to be had in this violent division of Korea.
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5 Reasons Why A Minecraft Movie Crushed It At The Box Office

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The weekend that the movie industry at large had been waiting for finally arrived. Warner Bros. released “A Minecraft Movie” this past weekend, and to say that it is a hit would be a dramatic understatement. Director Jared Hess’ take on the wildly popular “Minecraft” video game absolutely demolished pre-release box office projections to post the biggest theatrical opening of 2025 thus far, breaking records and shocking the industry in a positive way. We’ve got a major blockbuster on our hands and it couldn’t have come soon enough.
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“A Minecraft Movie” opened to an estimated $163 million domestically to go with $150.7 million overseas for a whopping $313.7 million global debut. That’s now the biggest domestic three-day opening weekend ever for a video game movie, topping 2023’s “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” ($146.3 million). “Mario” opened to $377 million globally across a five-day holiday opening. “Minecraft” had a standard three-day opening so it is, more or less, in the same ballpark. Mind you, “Mario” finished its run with over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Prior to this weekend, domestic ticket sales were lagging way behind this same point in 2024 and leagues behind pre-pandemic levels. Theaters badly needed a hit of this size after movies like Disney’s live-action “Snow White” bombed earlier this year. More than a hit, this looks to be just the start of a big, new franchise. So, what went right here? How did this film fly so ridiculously high above expectations? We’re going to look at the biggest reasons why “A Minecraft Movie” became a box office sensation. Let’s get into it.
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A Minecraft Movie resonated with audiences

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Critics may have been a little mixed on “A Minecraft Movie,” but what mattered here is that the video game adaptation resonated with its intended audience in a big, bad way. “Minecraft” is literally the best-selling video game in history, and it’s particularly big with younger folks. Hess and WB seemingly did right by them. The movie carries a not-so-great 47% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but a solid 87% audience score. That’s the key.
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It also earned a decent B+ on CinemaScore, though WB would surely have liked to see that push to an A. In any event, the gap between critics and audiences here is crystal clear. It’s not unlike what happened with “Five Nights at Freddy’s” in 2023, which made nearly $300 million globally despite being a complete critical misfire. Audiences simply disagreed.
/Film’s Witney Seibold called “A Minecraft Movie” a “broad, slapstick farce without a hint of seriousness” in his review, while also adding that “it’s not terrible.” It wasn’t about making a serious movie. It was about making a movie that stayed true to what people loved about the game while having some fun along the way.

Warner Bros. picked a perfect release date for A Minecraft Movie

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It might have been tempting for Warner Bros. to release this movie in the dead of summer, as it’s easy to see the appeal as a summer film. After all, it’s not just a big blockbuster based on a beloved franchise, but it’s also a family movie. It’s got summer tentpole written all over it. At the same time, the summer season is always crowded, and sometimes the right movie can make a lot more money by not competing for those same, somewhat limited dollars. “A Minecraft Movie” did precisely that.
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With “Snow White” flopping and “Captain America: Brave New World” failing to light the box office on fire earlier this year, the path was completely clear for Warner Bros. to dominate with this movie. Not only was there no direct competition, but there was also arguably pent-up demand for a big crowd-pleaser. To make matters even better for the studio, we don’t have another outright blockbuster arriving until Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” in the first weekend of May. By then, this movie could be well on its way to $1 billion. In light of its reported $150 million production budget, it’s going to be a massive win for all involved. Expect a sequel to be announced any day now. 

Jack Black is a meaningful movie star

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The odd thing about modern Hollywood is that being a movie star doesn’t mean what it used to. One can be famous, but does that really mean anything as far as delivering at the box office is concerned? It’s only in very rare cases where that seems to be true. Daisy Ridley can’t seem to catch a break outside of “Star Wars,” for example. That’s why it’s very important to highlight the Jack Black factor here, as he is unquestionably a meaningful movie star at this point.
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Black, whose credits range from “School of Rock” to “Goosebumps,” has been a beloved actor for decades now. But in recent years, he’s truly proven his star power to the world. Let us not forget that he played Bowser in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Last year’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” also proved Black’s abilities as an A-list star, with the film going on to earn nearly $550 million worldwide. The “Jumanji” movies have also been monster hits in no small part thanks to his participation.
Yes, having Jason Momoa of “Aquaman” fame and “Wednesday” star Emma Myers on board certainly helped, but not as much as having Black on board as Steve. At this point, it’s clear that the catastrophic failure of “Borderlands” can’t be blamed on Black (he merely voiced a robot in that big, live-action misfire). Most of the time, audiences will turn up to see him, plain and simple. That helped here, no question about it.
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There’s a strong desire for PG movies in the marketplace

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Another thing that’s tough to deny is the appeal of a PG movie. In the pandemic era, time and time again, we’ve seen family-friendly movies overperform against expectations. Aside from “Mario,” we can look at stuff like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” “Wonka,” and the $1 billion hit that was Disney’s “Moana 2,” among others, as other examples of this. This list goes on. Well beyond opening weekend, these movies demonstrate the ability to hang around, weekend after weekend, for months on end. That’s rare in recent years.
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Who knows how many pitches Warner Bros. fielded for its adaptation of “Minecraft” over the years before landing on this iteration? Maybe there was a “gritty” version. Maybe there was a PG-13 version. What’s crystal clear is that not everything needs to be gritty or appeal more exclusively to older audiences. Getting families out to the movies is a winning strategy that was employed perfectly by the studio with this property. It certainly didn’t hurt that it managed to appeal to gamers who are fans of “Minecraft” as well, but the family factor can’t be ignored here, particularly in the weeks to come.

Minecraft is a franchise young people care about

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More than anything, “A Minecraft Movie” serves to demonstrate that Hollywood cannot continue to ignore Gen Z moviegoers. For decades now, the box office has been propped up by nostalgia plays, with reboots of ’80s franchises like “Transformers” leading the way. In recent years, however, those franchise plays have become less and less reliable, in no small part because the people that helped make them hits 10 or 15 years ago have aged out and moved on to other things. It’s time to start catering to Gen Z, just as Blumhouse did very successfully with “Five Nights at Freddy’s.”
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It’s not necessarily important that studio executives understand why skeletons made of cubes are important to younger moviegoers, just in the same way it wasn’t important for them to understand why getting a comic-accurate “Deadpool” was important to that audience. It’s just important that they cater to the very sizable audience that exists and does so in a faithful way. For years, video game movies were downright lousy. Hollywood has moved on from that. The next step, be it a video game or what have you, is to more regularly create new franchises aimed at the upcoming generation. It can’t all be nostalgia plays aimed at 40-year-olds.
“A Minecraft Movie” is in theaters now.

What movies were filmed in Alabama? Take a tour of these iconic sets

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‘Beetlejuice’ director Tim Burton gets Hollywood Walk of Fame starPopular director and goth culture pioneer Tim Burton unveiled his well-deserved Hollywood Walk of Fame star.If you’re in Alabama, you don’t have to go far to step into a little piece of Hollywood.From classic films to modern blockbusters, Alabama has played host to some unforgettable movie sets. Many of these iconic locations still stand today, offering a chance to experience the magic of the movies up close.Here are some iconic movie sets you can visit across Alabama.Step into Tim Burton’s world in Jackson Lake IslandA clothesline strung with shoes greets visitors to one of the most iconic movie sets, custom-built for Tim Burton’s “Big Fish.” With its dreamy, surreal charm, the fictional town of Spectre sits on Jackson Lake Island and is open to the public for a small fee of $5 per person.This ghostly, otherworldly town was featured in the 2003 film, where it symbolizes an idyllic yet eerie paradise, too perfect to be real. Though Spectre only exists in the fantastical world of “Big Fish”, the set still stands as a remarkable landmark, drawing fans and movie buffs to the unique location, just outside the town of Wetumpka, Alabama.The set, originally constructed for the film, captures the timeless, strange allure that Tim Burton so expertly crafted, giving visitors a chance to step into the magical world of Edward Bloom’s adventures.While visiting the “Big Fish” film set on Jackson Lake Island, you might even get a chance to meet the friendly goats that roam the area, adding a quirky touch to your cinematic adventure.”If you’re not first, you’re last,” race off to this iconic track in LincolnThis NASCAR-themed film, “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”, will have you racing straight to its set in Lincoln, Alabama.The comedy, starring Will Ferrell, was filmed at the renowned Talladega Superspeedway, just a short drive from the city.Fans of the movie can visit the iconic racetrack and take a tour on Saturdays, Sundays, and select weekdays. Tickets are priced at $16.65 for adults, $13.32 for military members and first responders, $9.99 for children ages 5-12 and free for kids four and under.For groups of 10 or more, tickets are $10 per person.The 45-minute tour offers a chance to explore the Tower Extension for a full view of the track, take photos in Victory Lane and enjoy other exciting attractions.Not filmed in Alabama, but see the courthouse that inspired it allOne of the world’s most beloved novels, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is set in the fictional town of Maycomb. However, the film’s courthouse scenes were inspired by a model of the Old Monroe County Courthouse in Monroeville, Alabama.Harper Lee, the author of the book, was a resident of Monroeville, and producers decided to use her hometown as the inspiration for Maycomb, bringing the story to life on screen.Despite this, significant changes to the town between the time the book was written and the film’s production led to the decision to film in Hollywood. The old courthouse was meticulously recreated, with such attention to detail that many people still believe the movie was shot in Monroeville itself.The Old Monroe County Courthouse is now a museum that can be visited daily. The museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per person.According to the museum’s website, visitors can roam freely through the courtroom, and you can see the judge’s bench, witness chair and the balcony where Lee often sat as she watched her father practice law.What other movies were filmed in Alabama?Alabama’s diverse landscape and rich history have made it the perfect backdrop for many memorable films. From various genres, here are a few other movies that were filmed in the Heart of Dixie:”Selma””Close Encounters of the Third Kind””Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood””Get Out””Tom and Huck”Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team for Gannett/USA Today. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@gannett.com.

Cinemas Warn Against ‘Disruptive Behavior’ at A Minecraft Movie Screenings After Police Called Over Viral Reactions

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Audiences attending screenings of A Minecraft Movie are being asked by cinemas to avoid “disruptive behavior” following a social media trend where viewers vocally react to one particular sceneClips shared to TikTok and beyond show audiences around the world reciting, screaming and throwing popcorn when Jack Black’s character says the phrase “chicken jockey” One viral video appeared to show police escorting a group of children out of a theater
Cinemas are warning moviegoers to avoid “disruptive behavior” at screenings of A Minecraft Movie after a social media trend and apparent meme has led to a largely vocal audience reaction during screenings — and in one instance captured on TikTok, police involvement.

Following the film’s release on Friday, April 4, audiences have gone viral on social media for applauding scenes that include references to the popular 2011 video game the film is based on — including one scene in particular where Jack Black’s character Steve says the phrase, “chicken jockey.”

The scene itself, which partially appeared in the film’s trailer, features Black’s Steve and Jason Momoa’s character Garett Garrison in a boxing ring, where a baby zombie can be seen riding a chicken — a rare occurrence in the Minecraft game.

As a result of the line itself already becoming a popular meme ahead of the film’s release, young audiences around the world are now filming themselves and their fellow moviegoers reciting and reacting to the phrase, “chicken jockey.”

In one video, shared by @salesmenpod on TikTok earlier this week, audience members can be seen eagerly awaiting the line with their phones ready to record the theater, before erupting in pandemonium the moment Black’s character recites the phrase.

While it is unclear where the specific clip was filmed, young theatergoers can be seen throwing popcorn in the air, giving standing ovations and screaming in response to the line. The footage then cuts to the aftermath, where two police officers can be seen apparently escorting a group of children out of the theater.

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“This whole night was surreal and one of the most unforgettable movie experiences I’ve ever had,” the TikTok user captioned the clip — which has since earned nearly 2 million likes on the platform as of Monday, April 7.

Other “chicken jockey” moments have gone viral on TikTok and X, including one from TikTok user @matthewvietzke, where again, audience members can be seen jumping in the air and cheering at the line. A similar situation transpired in footage shared from inside a theater by Instagram user @c.terlizzi5.

Now, cinemas are encouraging moviegoers to avoid “disruptive behavior” as A Minecraft Movie fans continue to bring the meme to theaters.

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“To ensure everyone has the best possible cinema experience, we’re increasing our monitoring of screens during performances,” a spokesperson for REEL cinema in Fareham, England told Daily Echo, per The Independent.

“Disruptive behavior, including taking part in TikTok trends, before, during, or after a screening will not be tolerated,” the statement continued. “Anyone causing disruption will be asked to leave, and where necessary, the police will be called.”

Another local theater, Cineworld on Renfrew Street in Glasgow, has also addressed reports of “excessive noise” during screenings of A Minecraft Movie, per Glasgow Times.

“We’ve been informed of reports of an online trend that includes making excessive noise during A Minecraft Movie,” an Instagram note read. “We would like to remind everyone to please be respectful to those around them by not making noise nor being on their phones during any movie. Failure to do so may result in ejection from the cinema.”

According to Deadline, A Minecraft Movie has opened at $301M globally, of which $144.1 comes from the international box office.

The film stars Black, Momoa, A Good Girls Guide to Murder’s Emma Myers, Orange Is the New Black’s Danielle Brooks, Eugene Hansen and Jennifer Coolidge, among others.

Chicken jockey! A Minecraft Movie is causing chaos in cinemas and debate over audience etiquette

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Official reviews of A Minecraft Movie were lukewarm at best and one-star at worst.Various headlines around the world declared the film starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, “cobbled together,” “bizarre,” a “hyperactive hot-pink mess,” a “blunt object used to beat you into submission” and “good enough — if you think that’s all kids deserve.”But the kids have spoken, and not only has the film adaption of the wildly popular video game smashed box-office records, but it’s inspired a rowdy, audience-interactive theatre trend that some observers are describing as The Rocky Horror Picture Show for children. It’s also sparked debate over cinema etiquette.Moviegoers have shared videos on social media of audiences clapping, cheering, shouting out lines and throwing popcorn during popular moments in the film, which opened Friday and had earned $163 million US in ticket sales from theaters in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend.One TikTok video with 7.8 million views ranked the top 10 movie moments in the theatre and showed the audience screaming out some of Black’s lines like, “flint and steel!” and “I am Steve,” and going absolutely feral to “Chicken Jockey!” — the latter referring to a scene where Momoa and Black have to fight a baby zombie riding a chicken.”My theater clapped every time Jack Black name dropped a Minecraft item that was in the trailers, and when he said Chicken Jockey I shit you not the entire row in front of me gave a standing ovation,” wrote one person in a viral post on X with 1.2 million views.”The whole cinema repeated Flint & Steel, I am Steve, and f–king erupted in hooting, hollering and applause after all basically yelling Chicken Jockey,” wrote someone else on X.Another described it as “the wildest theatre experience of my life,” noting that the audience — mostly preteens — were “cheering, clapping, and jumping onto the tops of seats.””Whenever Jack Black sang, the kids would get up and start dancing in the aisles. They acted like this wasn’t a movie, but a rock concert,” the poster went on.”It was a complete expression of a mix of genuine love for Minecraft and irony poisoning and the result was pure chaos for 100 or so minutes. This is probably the proper way to see this film.”Happened to overhear a Chicken Jockey moment pic.twitter.com/TUvwMqrZRq—@InsaneLoke’Rocky Horror for Gen Alpha’The phenomenon has been described online as “peak audience energy,” and reminiscent of the fandom and excitement over the Star Wars movies.The viral moments have been compared to the audience interactions by beloved cult classics The Room (where people throw spoons, among other key moments) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show (which has entire scripts and guides dedicated to the sport of watching the film).Online, people have said A Minecraft Movie is basically “Rocky Horror for Gen Alpha and Z.”From left, Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Sebastian Hansen are pictured in a scene from A Minecraft Movie, in this image released by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit

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Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday.“He looks like a movie star,” said Trump after shaking Ohtani’s hand. “He’s got a good future, I’m telling you.”Ohtani propelled the Dodgers to victory in last year’s World Series after one of the finest individual seasons in history, during which he became the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season.California’s two Democratic senators, Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, were not at the White House for the ceremony but Trump briefly turned his attention to them anyway. “We have a couple senators here. I just don’t particularly like them, so I won’t introduce them,” he said to awkward laughter.Teams who have won a major championship have traditionally been invited to the White House to celebrate their victory with the president. However, during Trump’s first term several teams were not invited or made it clear they would not attend if they were. Those teams included the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, and the United States women’s national team after their victory at the 2019 Women’s World Cup.The Dodgers’ All-Star shortstop, Mookie Betts, chose not to visit the White House when he was a member of the Boston Red Sox’ championship-winning team during Trump’s first term. He was in attendance on Monday but said it was not an easy decision. “Being Black in America in a situation like this, it’s a tough spot to be in,” he said last week.He said he chose to attend this year so as not to disrupt the team. “No matter what I choose, somebody is going to be pissed. This is not about me. This is not about politics,” he said. “This is about the Dodgers and my loyalty to these boys in the clubhouse.”The Dodgers visited Joe Biden’s White House after their World Series victory in 2020. On that occasion, pitcher Blake Treinen sat out the visit. He said he was more excited this time around. “I’m pumped. The greatest president of my lifetime,” Treinen said of meeting Trump. “Excited to meet him, shake his hand, thank him for what he is doing.”The Dodgers’ visit has attracted the ire among some section of the club’s fanbase. In March, an article detailing the military career of the team’s greatest player, Jackie Robinson, was restored to the Department of Defense’s website after initially being deleted amid a purge of material considered to be related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).While Trump’s first term in office led to a number of athletes, such as LeBron James and Megan Rapinoe, criticizing the president, there has been little pushback from the sports world so far in his second term. In February, Trump became the first sitting US president to attend the Super Bowl, and his presence was welcomed by several players, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

‘Incompatible with the symbolism’: Yorgos Lanthimos denied permission to shoot new film at the Acropolis

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Greece’s leading contemporary director has had a request to shoot footage for his new film at the Acropolis in Athens denied by his country’s culture ministry.Yorgos Lanthimos had filed a request to film scenes for sci-fi comedy Bugonia at the fifth-century BC site in April. But in a statement on Thursday, the culture ministry said permission had been refused because “the proposed scenes are incompatible with the symbolism … and the values the Acropolis represents”.Bugonia is Lanthimos’s latest collaboration with Emma Stone, who won the best actress Oscar for her role in his 2023 comedy Poor Things. In their new film, whose scheduled November release date suggests a major awards push, Stone stars as the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company kidnapped by a conspiracist bee-keeper, played by her Kinds of Kindness co-star Jesse Plemons.The scenes in question depicted 70 dead bodies placed between two of the Greek citadel’s key sites: the Propylaea, its complex of Doric entrance buildings, and the Parthenon, the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.View image in fullscreenLanthimos’s request appears to have initially been welcomed by the ministry of culture, who agreed to waive the standard filming fee for the Acropolis – around €1,984 (£1,700) per day – in recognition of the director’s international standing.However, this offer was subject to the approval of the Central Archaeological Council, which oversees the Acropolis. They rejected Lanthimos’s proposal, citing symbolic inappropriateness and insufficient reverence, and suggested nearby alternatives where he could film.The ministry of culture is said to have delayed its final ruling until producers from the film indicated whether they would pursue another location. On Wednesday, culture minister Lina Mendoni received a letter from Lanthimos’s team, reiterating their previously rejected request, but reportedly not providing sufficient grounds for her to ask the Central Archeological Council to reconsider.Despite being widely regarded as one of the planet’s most important cultural artefacts, the Acropolis in Athens has often been used as a filming location. It featured extensively in Sophia Loren’s 1957 breakthrough, Boy on a Dolphin, as well as in more recent films such as Patricia Highsmith adaptation The Two Faces of January (2014) and Before Midnight (2013).Comparable sites, such as Stonehenge or the Vatican, are usually rebuilt as replicas.Born in Athens, Lanthimos, 51, was among the creative team behind the TV visuals for the 2004 Olympics held in the city. He made his breakthrough film with 2009’s Dogtooth, which won the Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes and was nominated for the best international Oscar.View image in fullscreenAlps (2011), The Lobster (2015) and The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) cemented his reputation for challenging absurdist comedies, before he found mainstream acclaim with Queen Anne comedy-drama The Favourite (2018), which was nominated for 10 Oscars, winning best actress for Olivia Colman.Lanthimos’s first photography monograph, titled Dear God, the Parthenon Is Still Broken, featured photos shot behind the scenes on Poor Things. A second book, I Shall Sing These Songs Beautifully, collected shots from the production of Kinds of Kindness.An exhibition of some of these photographs – Lanthimos’s first bricks-and-mortar show – has just opened at a gallery in Los Angeles.