Back in the noughties, Jingle Man delivered the Tony Leung Chu-wai starring “Tokyo Raiders” (2000) which combined a then fashionable Latino enthused soundtrack with a genuine sense of fun. It was then followed up in 2006 with “Seoul Raiders” that added Shu Qi to the mix. Whilst entertaining, the law of diminishing returns was setting in swiftly. So fast forward to 2018 and the belated third in the series came out in “Europe Raiders”. It kind of passed me by back then but ever the optimist thought I’d give it the once over.
One Christmas Lam (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and the rest of the “Four Bounty Hunters” rescue the children of a kidnapped It programmer (George Lam) whist simultaneously freeing him. After celebrating together, Lam takes him voluntarily to the CIA where he has already designed a cell for himself. He creates the programme “The Hand of God” which...
One Christmas Lam (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and the rest of the “Four Bounty Hunters” rescue the children of a kidnapped It programmer (George Lam) whist simultaneously freeing him. After celebrating together, Lam takes him voluntarily to the CIA where he has already designed a cell for himself. He creates the programme “The Hand of God” which...
- 5/23/2021
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
February 12-18, 2021 – the USA only
(February 4, 2021) Chicago, Il – On the day of ‘little’ year that kicks off the official preparation of the new lunar year per Chinese customs, Asian Pop-Up Cinema announces a “Happy Lunar New Year-Watch 7 movies Free” program sponsored by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago, February 12-18, 2021. Seven movies are specifically handpicked for people to enjoy while celebrating the Year of the Ox.
Films chosen by the festival’s Founder and Executive Director, Sophia Wong Boccio include recent cinema sensations Ne Zha, China’s top-grossing 3D animated family film inspired by the Chinese legend and lore; award-winning documentary, Four Springs; martial art action The Unity of Heroes; romantic drama Last Letter; a fantasy/comedy, The Island; the box office smash hit, I Belonged to You; and a story of four generations spanning a hundred years of modern Chinese history, Forever Young.
(February 4, 2021) Chicago, Il – On the day of ‘little’ year that kicks off the official preparation of the new lunar year per Chinese customs, Asian Pop-Up Cinema announces a “Happy Lunar New Year-Watch 7 movies Free” program sponsored by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Chicago, February 12-18, 2021. Seven movies are specifically handpicked for people to enjoy while celebrating the Year of the Ox.
Films chosen by the festival’s Founder and Executive Director, Sophia Wong Boccio include recent cinema sensations Ne Zha, China’s top-grossing 3D animated family film inspired by the Chinese legend and lore; award-winning documentary, Four Springs; martial art action The Unity of Heroes; romantic drama Last Letter; a fantasy/comedy, The Island; the box office smash hit, I Belonged to You; and a story of four generations spanning a hundred years of modern Chinese history, Forever Young.
- 2/5/2021
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
First Song From Lim Giong + Alex Zhang Hungtai Out Now
Celebrated Taiwanese musician, DJ, composer and actor Lim Giong asks — what does it mean to be a pure person?
The question was originally posed in 2001 when Giong composed the score for Hou Hsiao Hsien’s film Millenium Mambo. In the iconic opening scene, Giong’s “A Pure Person” begins to play as actress Shu Qi glides through a tunnel.
19 years later, Giong is joined by five contemporary Taiwanese-based and diaspora musicians to reflect on the question. Through new melodic and philosophical interpretations of “A Pure Person,” the compilation contains the past, present and future of Taiwan.
Today, Alex Zhang Hungtai unveils his version. Formerly known as Dirty Beaches, Hungtai currently works as a composer for film soundtracks, along with acting in independent films.
A Pure Person features contributions from jazz pianist YuYing Hsu, Jieh, electronic duo Non-Confined Space and Taiwanese...
Celebrated Taiwanese musician, DJ, composer and actor Lim Giong asks — what does it mean to be a pure person?
The question was originally posed in 2001 when Giong composed the score for Hou Hsiao Hsien’s film Millenium Mambo. In the iconic opening scene, Giong’s “A Pure Person” begins to play as actress Shu Qi glides through a tunnel.
19 years later, Giong is joined by five contemporary Taiwanese-based and diaspora musicians to reflect on the question. Through new melodic and philosophical interpretations of “A Pure Person,” the compilation contains the past, present and future of Taiwan.
Today, Alex Zhang Hungtai unveils his version. Formerly known as Dirty Beaches, Hungtai currently works as a composer for film soundtracks, along with acting in independent films.
A Pure Person features contributions from jazz pianist YuYing Hsu, Jieh, electronic duo Non-Confined Space and Taiwanese...
- 10/6/2020
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Get in touch to send in cinephile news and discoveries. For daily updates follow us @NotebookMUBI.NEWSDisney has announced that Barry Jenkins will helm the live-action The Lion King sequel, which reportedly includes "Mufasa's origin story."Speaking of sequels, Chinese authorities have approved the production of a project written by Wong Kar-wai, curiously titled Chungking Express 2020. The synopsis states that at least a portion of the film will take place in 2036, where "young Xiao Qian and May are unwilling to be held back by genetic partnerings, and insist on finding their own ‘destiny’.”Festival season persists: The Cannes Film Festival will be hosting a three-day "Special Cannes" event in October that will feature the screening of four Official Selections, in-competition short films, and the Cinéfondation’s school films. This year's San Sebastian Film Festival concluded with the sweep of Georgian filmmaker Dea Kulumbegashvili’s debut feature Beginning, which received four of seven jury prizes.
- 9/30/2020
- MUBI
Search ‘Martial Arts Movies’ on Amazon Prime and you’ll get over a thousand results ranging from the classics to the campy, to the critically acclaimed. It’s an overwhelming library for the uninitiated and the mother lode for stalwart fans of the genre. There are so many gems buried in Amazon Prime that digging out the favorites is dirty challenging work but extremely rewarding.
When it comes to martial arts, Amazon Prime has a killer Kung Fu collection. The ‘80s were the ‘Golden Era’ of Kung Fu films when Hong Kong film studios cranked out films faster than any grindhouse ever. Many Hong Kong filmmakers put out up to half a dozen films a year, and most have hundreds of credits on IMDb. This glut of Kung Fu films spread to every Chinatown ghetto theater on the planet. And like with horror, American networks broadcasted late night Kung Fu...
When it comes to martial arts, Amazon Prime has a killer Kung Fu collection. The ‘80s were the ‘Golden Era’ of Kung Fu films when Hong Kong film studios cranked out films faster than any grindhouse ever. Many Hong Kong filmmakers put out up to half a dozen films a year, and most have hundreds of credits on IMDb. This glut of Kung Fu films spread to every Chinatown ghetto theater on the planet. And like with horror, American networks broadcasted late night Kung Fu...
- 9/14/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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