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Asian Films in the US
The Weinstein Co.'s new label DRAGON DYNASTY already has 50+ titles in its catalogue ... trouble is, most people have already seen them.
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Kar-wai Wong's Happy Together
Review of Kar-wai Wong's film Happy Together, starring Tony Leung and Leslie Cheung as gay lovers who venture from Hong Kong to Argentina to jump start their relationship.
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Akira Kurosawa: Japan's John Ford
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
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Great Cinema: Dersu Uzala
Akira Kurosawa's Dursu Uzala is a fusion of environmental and humanist cinemas. It is another masterpiece from the man who gave us Seven Samurai, Red Beard and Ikiru.
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In the Mood for Love
Review of Wong Kar-Wai's <i>In the Mood for Love</i>. The director is a notable Hong Kong director who is most famous for improvising.
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Sleepers from the Far East
Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of <i>Crouching Tiger</i>, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.
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Stephen Chow's God of Cookery (Sik San)
Noodle soup, gangsters, and gourmet creations collide in this martial arts culinary send-up, a fast-paced tale of a famous chef who's drunk on power and lacking skills.
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Exiled: Hong Kong's Reservoir Dogs
Director Johnny To follows up The Mission with a stylised gangster shootout film with strong Western influences. Cast from The Mission, also stars Nick Cheung & Josie Ho.
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August in Deauville
If you're vacationing in France this month, Deauville offers an elegant, relaxed, yet active change of scene on the coast of Normandy. Restaurants, gaming, sandy beaches and horses (both racing and polo) are just some of the activities this resort town has to offer.
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Best Foreign Film Oscar
The nominees for Best Foreign Film at the 80th annual Oscars are a varied group, and with La Vie en Rose out of the running, this year's crop has no clear front-runner.
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Christmas Gifts for Movie Lovers
Gift choices for the movie lovers on your list are not limited merely to DVDs.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
A review of the Oscar-winning, box office champion <I>Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon</I>.
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DVDs in Asian Malls
A primer for new buyers and collectors.
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Film Review: Hero (2002)
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China.
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Join the Purikura Revolution
West can learn from cute Japan with fun concepts like Neo Print Stickers
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Remake Madness
With a remake of "Robocop" announced, has the film industry gone remake crazy?
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The Forbidden Kingdom on DVD
DVD bonus features on 'The Forbidden Kingdom' include mini-documentaries on the cast, crew, locations, and action choreography.
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Watchmen Character Profiles: Rorschach
Rorschach's intensity and strangeness make him one of the most compelling characters of comics. This article introduces him to the casual reader.
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Fantastic Four 2 Review
Tim Story Directs the Sequel to 2005's Fantastic Four, but it soon becomes clear just why Marvel decided to start financing and producing their own movies.
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Fulltime Killer - Hitmen from Asia
Fans of 'Kill Bill' will relish 'Fulltime Killer' for its stylish execution and exploration of Japanese and Hong Kong assassin styles
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Great Cinema: Face of Another
Hiroshi Teshigahara's Face of Another is a fantastic surreal science fiction film straight out of the '60s Japanese arthouse.
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Hansel and Gretel: Korean Film Review
Director Yim Pil-Sung helmed this inspired visual feast that turns the tables on those evil adults who might lure children to a cruel fate.
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Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira: A Review
Twenty years ago Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira revolutionized the West's perception of Japanese animation and to this day is a landmark in film-making and storytelling
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Rob Cohen's The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Beyond bad acting and directorial mistakes, The Mummy has a steady plot that moves along with dramatic effects and great set design. Includes some spoilers.
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'Kung Fu Hustle' Hong Kong Style
More about Stephen Chow's special brand of humor and why 'Kung Fu Hustle' is just the tip of the iceberg for the Western audience.
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Asian and Asian American Stereotypes
Colorado State University student Jenny Boyle analyzes sterotypes of Asians and Asian Americans in "Lethal Weapon 4."
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Chow's CJ7 not just 'E.T.' Remake
CJ7 is a hopeful Story with lovely Casting, touches of Black Humour and lovable Japanese manga influences
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Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon Film
In this cinematic triumph that won over 40 Awards, Chow Yun Fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi lead the cast as Master choreographer Yuen Woo Ping works his magic.
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Ghost in the Shell Review
Based on the Manga by Masamune Shirow, 1995's anime Ghost in the Shell delivers an incredible vision of the future where the line between cybernetics and humanity is lost
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