Qi Gong's doctoral research at King's College London focuses on the geography of cinemas in London, exploring their social and cultural significance. By categorizing cinemas into distinct types and mapping their locations, Gong aims to reveal patterns of accessibility and highlight cultural inequalities, thereby informing policymakers and industry stakeholders about distribution and community needs.
Tag: cinema geography
Movies from foreign lands: Computing the geographies of cinema
The article discusses President Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign film productions, aiming to boost domestic cinema and challenge "woke" Hollywood. With a decline in traditional cinema attendance and a shift towards globalized filmmaking, the authors highlight the complexities of film geography and the industry's reliance on international markets amid rising nationalism and protectionist tendencies.
Cultural Geo-Analytics Lab 