Shutterbugs in the spotlight

Snapping photos of the screen or stage is a public nuisance. But if well managed, it can be good for both the movie and the audience - as well as being a good lesson in etiquette.

The just-finished seven-day holiday has been a boon for China's film industry. Out of the record 3.38 billion yuan ($491 million) in ticket sales, at least three tickets had a back story more dramatic than what was shown on the big screen.

Or, shall I say, a cautionary tale.