I picked up the Better Days blu-ray from WellGo USA, because the film got some buzz at the Hong Kong Film Awards and I was excitedly waiting for a US release. Let me tell you this movie was rough. It was great, but damn. Still, probably the best Chinese film I’ve seen since Mountains MayContinue reading “Better Days”
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Made In Italy and the Summer of IFC Films
I finally had the chance to sit down and watch the wonderful Made In Italy last night, written and directed by James D’Arcy and starring Liam Neeson and his son Micheál Richardson. I won’t be reviewing the film, out of respect for the catharsis it provided the two actors, but I will say it holdsContinue reading “Made In Italy and the Summer of IFC Films”
Chungking Express
This was an assignment for class but I’m sharing it here because I put effort into it. Wong Kar Wai’s 1994 opus Chungking Express is essentially two films in one with seemingly very little connection. The first part follows a police officer pining for a lost love although he soon becomes obsessed with a femaleContinue reading “Chungking Express”
A return of sorts
So, naturally, I’m making it through the piles of movies I’ve bought. Just finished my Czech pile (The Painted Bird is amazing!) and now am onto my Quebec pile. After that, hopefully I can return to regularly weekly posting of reviews, especially since a 2-3 page film review is one of the assignments for myContinue reading “A return of sorts”
In Memoriam Irrfan Khan
7 January 1967 – 29 April 2020 The Lunchbox2013Written/dir. by Ritesh BatraSony Pictures Classics
Go see Bacurau!
Kleber Mendonça Filho is my favorite Brazilian filmmaker. Neighboring Sounds was a phenomenal debut, Aquarius was incredible, and now he has done it again with Bacurau, this time co-writing and co-directing with Juliano Dornelles. I will not explain anything to avoid spoilers, but the film is political as fuck just like his previous works. IContinue reading “Go see Bacurau!”
End of the Century
Well, the bright side of all the recent developments around the world, namely COVID-19, is that I’ve been catching up on movies. Got Cinema Guild’s End of the Century on bluray and it’s just as good as when I saw it in the theater. The director and sound designer commentary is also awesome. Truthfully, I’veContinue reading “End of the Century”
Hong Kong Film Awards 2020
No update this week but I want to share this article from South China Morning Post about the Hong Kong Film Awards 2020. Also, I’m rooting for Fagara all the way. Add oil!
Why We Need the Oscars, For Now
I didn’t watch the Oscars and I never do. I do, however, always welcome my friends to let me know about any of their personal highlights (mainly from the International category) and tell me which picks won awards. The elation one of my lawyer friends had on his face and in his voice when IContinue reading “Why We Need the Oscars, For Now”
Favorite Lunar New Year Comedies
恭喜發財! It’s gonna be a short one because it’s the 3rd day of LNY and I want to eat. Missbehavior (2019) Pang Ho Cheung’s return to form after a couple of films that weren’t really up to his usual quality (Women Who Flirt and Love Off the Cuff). Missbehavior (the Cantonese title 恭喜八婆 literally translatesContinue reading “Favorite Lunar New Year Comedies”
The Seeming and the Meaning 