The Big Picture
- Director Martin Scorsese's career breakthrough came with The Departed, which won four Oscars including Best Picture and Director, breaking his curse of never receiving those awards.
- The film's distribution process faced controversy as it was banned in China due to a subplot involving Chinese criminals, highlighting China's influence on Hollywood.
- China's impact on Hollywood is significant, with box-office success heavily relying on the country's market, leading to changes in film content to appease Chinese authorities.