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Paul Fox
East Screen West Screen - Join hosts Paul Fox and Kevin Ma as the talk film from the Fragrant Harbour. Each show will focus on news and reviews from Hong Kong, Asia, and abroad. With occasional guests, interviews, and more, it's audio food for the Asian-film lover.
ESWS 286 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 287 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023
In the midst of the LNY holiday, we discuss a few of the holiday films we’ve been able to see, including Donnie Yen’s SAKRA <天龍八部之喬峯傳>, Dayo Wong’s A GUILTY CONSCIENCE <毒舌大狀> and the latest feature Fromm Light Chaser Animation NEW GODS: YANG JIAN <新神榜：杨戬>.
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ESWS 286 - Our Favorites of 2022
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Podcast episode 286 - Our Favorites of 2022
In the build up to LNY 2023 we take a moment to discuss our favorite things from 2022.
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ESWS 285 - WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記>
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Podcast episode 285 - WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記>
Starting out 2023 with a discussion (at long last) Louis Koo's sci-fi epic WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記> (2022).
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ESWS 284 - RRR
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Podcast episode 284 - RRR
Back after a lengthy hiatus, we discuss the new Indian epic RRR from director S. S. Rajamouli.
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ESWS 283 - GODZILLA VS KONG
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 283 - Godzilla Vs Kong
This week we discuss the recent passing of two Hong Kong legends, Ng Man Tat and Liu Kai Chi. It’s that time of year again, so Kevin has some news about the Hong Kong Intentional Film Festival. Finally for our film this week, it’s the Kaiju smackdown GODZILLA VS KONG.
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ESWS 282 - Coming 2 America
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Podcast episode 282 - Coming 2 America
On this episode, we discuss the new season (12) line-up for Asian Pop Up Cinema, and the trailer for a new pandemic themed Hong Kong film. Then we put our nostalgia goggles on with a look at the new sequel from Eddie Murphy, COMING 2 AMERICA.
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ESWS 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2
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Podcast episode 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2
We're into the Lunar New Year holiday, and cinemas in Hong Kong are back open. On this week's episode, we discuss celebrating the Year of the Ox in lockdown, Hong Kong film discussions on the new Clubhouse app and some Lunar New Year film releases coming to Netflix in the not too distant future. Then Kevin gives us a review of Herman Yau's unrelated sequel SHOCKWAVE 2 拆彈專家2.
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ESWS 280 - Leap <奪冠>
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Podcast episode 280 - Leap <奪冠>
On this episode, we discuss what we've been watching so far in 2021 as well as some things we are looking forward to later in the year. Then we jump into Peter Chan's volleyball epic LEAP <奪冠>.
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ESWS 279 - Looking Back at 2020
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Podcast episode 279 - Looking Back at 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, we look back at the year that was, and what we look forward to in 2021.
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ESWS 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014)
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014)
It's nearly All Hallow's Eve 2020 and Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, joins the show once more to talk about Kiki's Delivery Service. And to help us better understand Miss Witch, we take deep dive into the novel by Eiko Kadono, the classic anime from Hayao Miyazaki, and the 2014 live action adaptation.
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ESWS 277 - On Benny Chan
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Podcast episode 277 - On Benny Chan
A discussion on the directorial work of the late Benny Chan.
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ESWS 276 - Go Back to China
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Podcast episode 276 - Go Back to China
On this episode Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, climbs into the jump-seat to talk about director Emily Ting's second feature film GO BACK TO CHINA (2019).
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ESWS 275 - Tigertail
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Podcast episode 275 - Tigertail
We're back after a year-long hiatus. This week we Kevin and I discuss some of the things we've been watching during the pandemic lockdown, including TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020, FRUITS BASKET, and THE CHEF SHOW. Finally we give a review of the new Netflix feature from Alan Yang, TIGERTAIL.
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ESWS 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL]
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This week we discuss the state of physical media today. Kevin Talks film festivals in Osaka and Amsterdam. and for our films this week it's the Hollywood manga to screen adaptation ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL and the Chinese sci-fi blockbuster THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球]
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ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG (2016)
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Podcast episode - ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)
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Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代
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ESWS 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！]
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After a lengthy unplanned hiatus, the show returns to talk of the 2019 Lunar New Year lineup. Along with some recent news, the show looks in depth at Stephen Chow's NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and the musical adaptation I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！] along with some brief discussions on the other Hong Kong releases for the holiday period including MISSBEHAVIOR [恭喜八婆], A LIFETIME TREASURE [如珠如寶], A HOME WITH A VIEW [家和萬事驚], PEPPA PIG CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR [小猪佩奇过大年] and INTEGRITY [廉政風雲]
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ESWS 271 - East Screen: MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志] and 2.0
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 271 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]
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It's our final episode proper of ESWS and to close out the year Kevin gives us a heads up of what is planned for Lunar New Year release in 2019, then follows up with his take on the spin off film MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志].. And to finish things off, I get a chance to talk about the sequel to the 2010 sci-fi film Enthiran (ROBOT) titled simply 2.0
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ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode - ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)
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Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代
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ESWS 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]
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On this episode, Kevin talks about the latest film to be based on the virtual spaces of Hong Kong's Golden Forum, KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組], then we dial back a few months to talk about the nostalgic return of the Young and Dangerous cast for the international action fest GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]br />
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ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955)
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Podcast episode - ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955)
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We head into our final sub-section of the Hollywood on Hong Kong series, with a look at the fragrant harbor when used as a destination for romantic rendezvous. Up first Kenneth and I take a look at the 1955 film LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING.
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ESWS 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE
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We're back after an unplanned hiatus. This week we talk the sad passing of a few Hong Kong industry folks. Kevin discusses the Golden Horse Awards. Then we look at Tsui Hark's latest franchise entry with DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and the live action remake of a classic anime feature with ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE.
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ESWS 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄]
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On this episode we discuss the end of long running Singaporean series TANGLIN. Some Sion Sono news, and Hong Kong's pick for this year's Oscar submission. Then Kevin reviews the hit film from the Philippines, THE HOWS OF US, and I take a look at the first theatrical to spawn from Japan's anime with MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄] .
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ESWS 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN
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This week Kevin comes to us from the middle of Typhoon Mangkhut to talk about Donnie Yen in his latest film BIG BROTHER [大師兄] and then we discuss a new animated feature on Netflix that was produced in China, NEXT GEN.
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ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967)
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Podcast episode - ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967)
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Its another episode of Hollywood on Hong Kong and Kenneth Brorsson is here to chat about the 1967 comedy-thriller FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS.
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ESWS 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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It's a special in-depth episode on the runaway hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS. To help us in our discussion this week, we invite Canadian based film-blogger Wilson Kwong @throwdown815 to hop in the hot seat. Based in Toronto, Wilson writes on a variety of films, but often focuses on Asian Cinema. You can check out his writing at throwdown815.
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ESWS 262 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 262 - East Screen: East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG
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This week, we touch on the season 3 of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, plus Kevin shares his thoughts on ANIMAL WORLD<动物世界>. Kevin gets a NYT quote on CRAZY RICH ASIANS, news on Disney's MULAN and a few cult films out of Asia. Plus a new cult video store in Hong Kong called CULT MOVIE HONG KONG. Finally for our films this week we look as the effects heavy sequel ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS and THE MEG.
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ESWS 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a
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This week, we were very honored to be included in an article about Hong Kong-centric podcasts in the South China Morning Post. We also discuss some of the recent tax issues hitting China based filmmakers, and some Media Asia news. Then for our films this week, Kevin talks the Wynners bio-pic HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] directed by Anthony Chan. And we look the new Netflix Original anime feature, FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々].
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ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965)
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Podcast episode - ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965))
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On this episode of our sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, we diverge away from Hollywood and head to France for the 1965 film UP TO HIS EARS.
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ESWS 254 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998)
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Podcast episode 254 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998))
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It's the third episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong. This time Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire www.podcastonfire.com) and I take a look at Wayne Wang's 1988 feature titled CHINESE BOX., which features a range of Hollywood and Hong Kong actors set amidst the backdrop of the territory's handover in 1997.
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ESWS 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER
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After a short summer vacation, we return to talk about some of the trailers out of SDCC, news of Tarantino to direct Trek, plus Andy Lau and Herman Yau building things for 'White Storm 2'. Then it's over to our reviews with the second entry in the Netflix / Toho collaboration GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] and The Rock's summer release SKYSCRAPER.
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ESWS 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]
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This week, Kevin reports back from his trip to the Taipei Film Festival. Louis Koo gets a cinema. A new MTR ad campaign in Hong Kong seems very familiar and a new Indian series on Netflix. Then Kevin discusses Rene Liu's film US AND THEM [後來的我們] and Paul takes a look at Han Yan's ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界].
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ESWS 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王]
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On this episode we discussion some the inclusion of some new members to the Academy, Stephy Tang's win at NYAFF, and the closure of Hong Kong Records. Then Kevin takes a look at Francis Ng in the new Fox TV series THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and Paul covers the supernatural documentary THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王].
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ESWS 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]
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This week we settle back into our respective virtual studio seats across the Pacific pond. Paul gives a brief rundown of his trip to Hong Kong and Japan. Kevin runs through some news including a cinematic theme park set to open in Taiwan. And for the reviews this week we look at Benny Lau's nostalgic-romance piece WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and the Japanese fantasy film DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]
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ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 255 - ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒]
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On this episode of East Screen West Screen, we present a special round table discussion recorded in Hong Kong with guests Ross Chen (www.lovehkfilm.com) and Tim Youngs. Between the four of us, we discuss the latest Nick Cheung film THE TROUGH [低壓槽], and Johnson Lee's family comedy STAYCATION [一家大晒].
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ESWS 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE
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Podcast episode 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE
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On this episode, Kevin and I talk about Netflix, cancellations and Cannes. Then we spend a considerable amount of time geeking out over Steven Spielberg's latest film READY PLAYER ONE.
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ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 252 - ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER
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This week Kevin and I discuss the newest season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, a ton of new comedy specials out on Netflix. Anthony Wong finds his family with a little bit of help from the media and a quick discussion on some new projects out of FilMart. Then Kevin reviews the socio-historical film NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] .
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ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988)
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Podcast episode 251 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988)
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For the second episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire) and I follow with Noble House (1988), the literary sequel to Tai-Pan synthesized to the form of a mini-series.
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ESWS 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]
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We finish up our coverage on the Lunar New Year films of 2018 with a look at Patrick Kong's A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國].
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ESWS 248 -East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX
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Podcast episode 248 - ESWS 248 - East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX
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On this episode we break down the 2018 HKFA nominations, Paul opines about the Netflix series ALTERED CARBON, plus reviews of Leon Lai's WINE WAR [搶紅] and the third installment in the Cloverfield series THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX.
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ESWS 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]
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It's the first of our two part Lunar New Year special for 2018. To kick us off, we talk about some of our favorite LNY films of old. Then Kevin discusses comedian Dayo Wong's latest film AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工]. Then a special guest stops by to review MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2].
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ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018]
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 247 - ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018]
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This week A brief discussion of Singaporean actress Michelle Chong's promos, Eric Tsang's FATAL VACATION [安樂戰場] (1990) controversy resurfaces, and some Chow Yun Fat news. Then Kevin reviews the latest Bollywood blockbuster with PADMAAVAT and Paul takes a look at the Mainland China remake A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018].
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ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 246 - ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS
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On this episode it's time again to discuss the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Then we shift gears to pause to talk a bit about the allegations against Eric Tsang. And for our films this week, Kevin talks of the new blockbuster out of Korea ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD and Paul takes a look a the newest in the big G franchise with Netflix's GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS.
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ESWS 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST <藍天白雲> West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
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Podcast episode 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST <藍天白雲> West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
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It's the last episode of 2017 and we talk of the new season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS and we discuss the recent Fox acquisitions by Disney. Then Kevin takes a look at Stephy Tang in SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST 藍天白雲 and then it's on to STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI.
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ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986)
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Podcast episode 244 - ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986)
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It's a new year and time for a new series we call Hollywood on Hong Kong. In this short sub-series we'll be examining how films from the west have used and portrayed Hong Kong over the years. Joining me for this cinematic retrospective is Podcast on Fire's very own Kenneth Brorsson. For our initial film in this series we look at the founding of Hong Kong itself with the 1986 film TAI-PAN.
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ESWS 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]I
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Podcast episode 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]
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It's our first regular show of the new year and we look back at some of our favorite things from 2017. Paul plays catch up up on more Hong Kong films of 2017 Kevin takes a look at the very last film of the 2017 year with Sandra Ng's directorial debut in GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴].
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ESWS 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049
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Podcast episode 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049
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Episode 242 comes out in better-late-than-never fashion after several weeks of delay. Technical issues aside, on this episode Kevin and I set out to discuss Jackie Chan's film THE FOREIGNER. Then we delve into the long awaited remake BLADE RUNNER 2049.
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ESWS 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON <追龍>
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Podcast episode 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON
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This week, Kevin is back and he brings us some news and his quick take on Wong Jing's WOLF WARRIOR 2 [戰狼 II]. Then it's our review of the Andy Lau, Donnie Yen team up in CHASING THE DRAGON [追龍].
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ESWS 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series <小男人周記>
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Podcast episode 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series <小男人周記>
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A super-sized show to fill some of our hiatus period. As Paul plays catch up on current Hong Kong cinema, he invites Kenneth Brorsson from So Good Reviews (http://www.sogoodreviews.com) and The Podcast on Fire network (http://podcastonfire.com) to hop in the second chair to discuss all three films in the Yuppie Fantasia series, THE YUPPIE FANTASIA <小男人周記>, BRIEF ENCOUNTER IN SHINJUKU <錯在新宿>, THE YUPPIE FANTASIA 3 <小男人週記3之吾家有喜>.
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ESWS 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟>
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Podcast episode 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟>
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It's an 'on the road' episode. While Paul is busy with babies and big storms, Kevin reports in from Japan with a trip report and a look at both the Japanese Live action film BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL and Andy Lau in THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟>.
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ESWS 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY
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Podcast episode 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY
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This week Paul gets a chance to opine about some of the Hong Kong films from early 2017 that are now available on video. Kevin reviews the new Thai film BAD GENIUS and then it's a look at the new Netflix Original WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY.
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ESWS 237 - East Screen: WU KONG <悟空傳> & WOLF WARRIOR 2 <戰狼 II>
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Podcast episode 237 - East Screen: WU KONG <悟空傳> & WOLF WARRIOR 2 <戰狼 II>
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On this episode we talk some Busan Festival news, John Woo's MANHUNT and a new cinema report in Hong Kong. Then Kevin takes us through a reimagined Monkey King tale in Derek Kwok's WU KONG [悟空傳] and I take a look at Wu Jing's breakout blockbuster WOLF WARRIOR 2 [戰狼 II ].
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ESWS 236 - East Screen: THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY <建軍大業> & JAB HARRY MET SEJAL
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Podcast episode 236 - East Screen: THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY <建軍大業> & JAB HARRY MET SEJAL
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This week, we delve into the latest Disney Netflix developments, plus some related Taiwan news. Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIOR 2 is laying the smack-down at the box office and for our films, it's Andrew Lau's THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY <建軍大業> and SRK and Anushka together again in JAB HARRY MET SEJAL.
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ESWS 235 - West Screen: DUNKIRK & VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
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Podcast episode 235 - West Screen: DUNKIRK & VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS
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On this episode, Kevin tells tales of cinema-going in Thailand and in addition to some news about Wu Jing's latest and some Anime acquisitions, we double up our West Screen courage to look at Christopher Nolan's DUNKIRK and Luc Besson's VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS.
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ESWS 234 - East Screen: MEOW <喵星人> West Screen: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
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Podcast episode 234 - East Screen: MEOW <喵星人> West Screen: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES
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This week, some superhero news out of China, TVB strikes an overseas deal, FOUNDING OF AN ARMY is on the march. Then it's on to this year's entry for a Hong Kong kids film with Louis Koo and the Mannings Cat in MEOW <喵星人> and finally a look at the final saga of Caesar in WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES.
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ESWS 233 - East Screen: OUR TIME WILL COME <明月幾時有> West Screen: SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 233 - East Screen: OUR TIME WILL COME <明月幾時有> West Screen: SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING
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On this episode, Kevin talks about the Taipei Film Festival winners for 2017, and the winner of the NYAFF as well. New Derek Kwok film WU KONG gets an unauthorized release, and some Mainland film finance news. For East Screen we look at Ann Hui's WWII film OUR TIME WILL COME <明月幾時有> and then we swing back to the West for SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING.
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ESWS 232 - East Screen: OKJA West Screen: TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
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Podcast episode 232 - East Screen: OKJA West Screen: TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT
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This week, we discuss the much anticipated Netflix production from director Bong Joon-ho OKJA. Then, Kevin takes one for the team with a review of the fifth film in the franchise, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT. We also discuss a small reprieve for the Wachowskis' series SENSE8, some festival news, and some Taiwan film news.
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ESWS 231 - East Screen: GOD OF WAR <蕩寇風雲> West Screen: CARS 3
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Podcast episode 231 - East Screen: GOD OF WAR <蕩寇風雲> West Screen: CARS 3
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This week we discuss a new commercial that uses a variation of Kiki from KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, a new TVB series that looks suspiciously familiar, and Japan wins top award at Annecy. Then it's over to our reviews with Kevin's look at GOD OF WAR <蕩寇風雲>.
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ESWS 230 - East Screen: DIDI'S DREAM <吃吃的愛> West Screen: THE MUMMY
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Podcast episode 230 - East Screen: DIDI'S DREAM <吃吃的愛> West Screen: THE MUMMY
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On this episode, Kevin and I discuss news including recent Netflix cancellations, the pulling of OUR TIME WILL COME from the Shanghai Film Festival, Zhang Ziyi in Godzilla sequel and Huayi going after a Weibo user. Then for the East Screen pick Kevin reviews DIDI'S DREAM <吃吃的愛> and then it's back over to Hollywood for a look at the new Dark Universe with Tom Cruise in THE MUMMY.
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ESWS 229 - East Screen: JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER West Screen: WONDER WOMAN
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Podcast episode 229 - East Screen: JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER West Screen: WONDER WOMAN
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This week, further discussion on the Netflix film OKJA making waves, this time in South Korea. Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIORS 2 gets caught up in litigation. Then Kevin gives a run-down of the New York Asian Film Festival lineup and for our films this week Netflix documentary JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER and DC's WONDER WOMAN.
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ESWS 228 - East Screen: DEALER_HEALER <毒。誡>, BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING & BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION
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Podcast episode 228 - East Screen: DEALER_HEALER <毒。誡>, BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING & BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION
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On this episode, Kevin talks of Chinese film Tencent's move into internet-only films, and an introduction into new cult hit STORY IN TAIPEI. Up next it's a look at Lau Ching Wan in the Hong Kong film DEALER HEALER [毒。誡]. Then it's an epic two-reviews in one as we look at BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING and BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION.
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ESWS 227 - East Screen: 29+1 <29+1> West Screen: ALIEN: COVENANT
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Podcast episode 227 - East Screen: 29+1 <29+1> & ALIEN: COVENANT
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This week, Netflix news abounds, a new Ann Hui film on the horizon. CGV cinema to open in Hong Kong, reboot news and our films for this week Chrissie Chau and Joyce Cheng in 29+1 <29+1> and the xenomorph is back again in ALIEN: COVENANT.
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ESWS 226 - East Screen: THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED <喜欢你> & DUCKWEED <乘風破浪>
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Podcast episode 226 - THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED <喜欢你> & DUCKWEED <乘風破浪>
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On this episode, Kevin and I gush further about our love for Japanese reality show TERRACE HOUSE. We also discuss the new trailer for CBS series STAR TREK DISCOVERY starring Michelle Yeoh and the new Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun Fat production PROJECT GUTENBERG. And for our films this week we look at THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED <喜欢你> andDUCKWEED <乘風破浪><
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ESWS 225 - East Screen: SHOCK WAVE <拆彈專家> West Screen: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
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Podcast episode 225 - SHOCK WAVE <拆彈專家> & GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
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*Note: we encountered some serious lag during the recording of this episode and the sound quality has been affected in some places. Attempts were made to edit around this where possible, but some issues are still present.
This week Kevin brings us some news updates on films and we get into a discussion of a Cannes' ruling on streaming media. Then Kevin presents his take on Herman Yau's latest, with Andy Lau headlining in SHOCK WAVE <拆彈專家>. Then it's back into space with Marvel's latest cosmic adventure in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2
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ESWS 224 - LOVE OFF THE CUFF <春嬌救志明> West Screen: THE CIRCLE
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Podcast episode 224 - LOVE OFF THE CUFF <春嬌救志明> & THE CIRCLE
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Kevin returns from his travels abroad to give us a full recap of his time in Udine's Far East Film Festival. Then he presents his take on Pang Ho Cheung's third film in his rom-com series with LOVE OFF THE CUFF [春嬌救志明]. Then it's back over to the West with a look at the novel turned cinematic techno-thriller THE CIRCLE.
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ESWS 223 - East Screen: A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE <指甲刀人魔> West Screen: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
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Podcast episode 223 - A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE <指甲刀人魔> & SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
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This week, Kevin calls in with a field report from Udine's Far East Film Festival. Along with a discussion of highlights from he event, he covers a review of the new Zhou Dong-Yu film A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE <指甲刀人魔>. Then for the West Screen review it's back over to hollywood and the little blue guys with SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE
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ESWS 222 - East Screen: MAD WORLD <一念無明> & SAMURAI GOURMET <野武士のグルメ>
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Podcast episode 222 - East Screen: MAD WORLD <一念無明> & SAMURAI GOURMET <野武士のグルメ>
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On this episode Kevin takes us over the HKFA winners for 2016, we discuss a new Bollywood hit with DANGAL, and we also have some updates on the RTHK Netflix offerings mentioned a few episodes back. Then for our reviews, Kevin looks at the highly acclaimed MAD WORLD <一念無明> and I look to a new streaming series out of Japan, SAMURAI GOURMET <野武士のグルメ>.
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ESWS 221 - East Screen: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT <救殭清道夫> West Screen: GHOST IN THE SHELL
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Podcast episode 221 - East Screen: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT <救殭清道夫> West Screen: GHOST IN THE SHELL
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This week, back after a two week hiatus, we give our brief thoughts on Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Kevin follows up with some news on the film's presence in Malaysia as well as some UDINE FEFF announcements and some Asian remakes of Asian films. And for our reviews, Kevin takes a bite out of VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT <救殭清道夫> and then it is over to Hollywood for the polemical remake of the anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL
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ESWS 220 - East Screen: HUSBAND KILLERS <女士復仇> West Screen: KONG: SKULL ISLAND
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Podcast episode 220 - East Screen: HUSBAND KILLERS <女士復仇> West Screen: KONG: SKULL ISLAND
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On this episode, Kevin takes us through his experience at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, the HKIFF line-up, and we talk about the Malaysia ban of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. In the reviews segment, Kevin looks at Fire Lee's latest directorial outing with HUSBAND KILLERS <女士復仇> and I discuss the latest in the expanding kaiju cinematic universe with KONG: SKULL ISLAND
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ESWS 219 - East Screen: SISTERHOOD <骨妹> West Screen: LOGAN
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Podcast episode 219 - East Screen: SISTERHOOD <骨妹> West Screen: LOGAN
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This week, a Netflix update on our story on episode 218 about RTHK listings..Some HKIFF and TVB news, and our films for the week with Kevin's look at SISTERHOOD <骨妹> West Screen: LOGAN
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ESWS 218 - East Screen: KUNG FU YOGA <功夫瑜伽> and GANTZ: O
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Podcast episode 218 - East Screen: KUNG FU YOGA <功夫瑜伽> and GANTZ: O
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This week, the Oscars happened, some Kara Hui and Tsui Hark news, a Netflix pairing with RTHK and HMV goes streaming. Then we look at our films for the week, Jackie Chan's latest with KUNG FU YOGA <功夫瑜伽> and GANTZ: O
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ESWS 217 - East Screen: COOK UP A STORM <決戰食神> and THE GREAT WALL <長城>
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Podcast episode 217 - East Screen: COOK UP A STORM <決戰食神> and THE GREAT WALL <長城>
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This week, we talk of the trolling of Matt Damon, Kevin takes us through a SE Asia round-up, LOGAN getting the Cat III treatment in Hong Kong and some Nic Tse news. We then turn our attention to the culinary film COOK UP A STORM <決戰食神> and, at long last we rush headlong into THE GREAT WALL <長城>.
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ESWS 216 - East Screen: 52 HERTZ I LOVE YOU <52赫茲我愛你> and OUR SISTER MAMBO
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Podcast episode 216 - East Screen: 52 HERTZ I LOVE YOU <52赫茲我愛你> and OUR SISTER MAMBO <大聖歸來>
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This week it's that time of year again and we get into the HKFA nominations fro 2016 films. We also talk briefly about The University of Hong Kong's new MOOC Hong Kong Cinema Through a Global Lens. Then its a double dose of East Screen goodness with Kevin's review of the Taiwan hit musical 52 HZ I LOVE YOU <52赫茲我愛你> and a look at Singapore's love letter to Chinese Cinema with OUR SISTER MAMBO.
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ESWS 215 - East Screen: JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK <西遊伏妖篇> West Screen: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER
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Podcast episode 215 - East Screen: JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK <西遊伏妖篇> West Screen: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER <大聖歸來>
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恭喜發財Happy Year of the Rooster everyone. For this episode, we'd like to wish everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year. We discuss some news bites and for our films, Kevin takes us through Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark's sequel JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK <西遊伏妖篇>. Then it's once more unto the evil breach with RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER.
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ESWS 214 - East Screen: LUCKY FAT MAN <我要發達> West Screen: XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE
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Podcast episode 214 - East Screen: LUCKY FAT MAN <我要發達> West Screen: XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE
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In the build up to Chinese New Year Kevin covers Bob Lam's first leading role in LUCKY FAT MAN <我要發達>. Then we head back over to Hollywood for the return of Vin Diesel to the Triple X franchise with XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE. We also discuss news stories including Andy Lau's recent injury and the remastered release of Hong Kong Classic COMRADES: ALMOST A LOVE STORY
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ESWS 213 - East Screen: SEE YOU TOMORROW <擺渡人> West Screen: MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK <大聖歸來>
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Podcast episode 213 - East Screen: SEE YOU TOMORROW <擺渡人> West Screen: MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK <大聖歸來>
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On this week's episode we discuss recent offerings in streaming platforms, some box office results for Jacki Chan's RAILROAD TIGERS, results from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society on 2016 films. Then Kevin takes us through the Wong Kar Wai produced SEE YOU TOMORROW <擺渡人> and Paul looks at the Chinese animated feature MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK <大聖歸來>.
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ESWS 212 - East Screen: LULU THE MOVIE <露露的电影> West Screen: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Podcast episode 212 - East Screen: LULU THE MOVIE <露露的电影> West Screen: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Welcome to 2017 everyone. On our first episode of the 2017 season we look back over the holiday as well as 2016. Talk some box office news and the Golden Globes. Then Kevin talks about his Singapore fling with LULU THE MOVIE <露露的电影> and we talk of holiday hilarity with OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
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ESWS 211 - East Screen: SWORD MASTER <三少爺的劍> West Screen: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE
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Podcast episode 211 - East Screen: SWORD MASTER <三少爺的劍> West Screen: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE
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For our final episode of the 2016 season, Paul catches up on Korean hit TRAIN TO BUSAN. Ross Chen stops by to discuss the 2015 LoveHKFilm Awards. We also discuss favourite films of 2016 and what we're looking forward to in 2017. Then we look at the Derek Yee helmed remake SWORD MASTER <三少爺的劍> and STAR WARS ROGUE ONE.
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ESWS 210- East Screen: GODSPEED <一路順風> West Screen: MOANA
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Podcast episode 210 - East Screen: GODSPEED <一路順風> West Screen: MOANA
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On this episode, Paul plays some catch-up with current Hong Kong cinema with his take on A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 <大話西遊3>. Then Kevin presents a few news nuggets before talking about GODSPEED <一路順風> a Taiwanese film featuring Michael Hui. Then, it's back over to Hollywood with a look at Disney's latest animated feature MOANA.
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ESWS 209 - East Screen: SOUL MATE <七月與安生> West Screen: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
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Podcast episode 209 - East Screen: SOUL MATE <七月與安生> West Screen: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
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We're back at it, having survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday to discuss films and follies. Kevin brings us the latest included his Taiwan trip report, Golden Horse Awards results and Monster Hunt 2 casting news. Then we take a look at the film SOUL MATE <七月與安生> from actor turned director Derek Tsang and the latest entry in the Harry Potter universe with FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
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ESWS 208- East Screen: MISSION MILANO <偷天特務> West Screen: DOCTOR STRANGE
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 208 - East Screen: MISSION MILANO <偷天特務> West Screen: DOCTOR STRANGE
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Still in a post-US-election daze, Kevin brings us news on Ang Lee's latest film in 120fps, we discuss a possible slump in the Chinese film market and our reviews of Andy Lau's MISSION MILANO [偷天特務] and Marvel's magical entry DOCTOR STRANGE.
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ESWS 207 - East Screen: A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 <大話西遊3> West Screen: SAUSAGE PARTY
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Podcast episode 207 - East Screen: A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 <大話西遊3> West Screen: SAUSAGE PARTY
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This week touch on the Doctor Strange release in Hong Kong, SPL2 prequel news, and expansion of the Hong Kong Netflix library. And for our films we look at the mainland produced sequel A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 <大話西遊3> and the animated adult comedy SAUSAGE PARTY.
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ESWS 206 - East Screen: FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU <江湖悲劇>
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Podcast episode 206 - East Screen: FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU <江湖悲劇>
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On this week's episode Kevin talks about Tokyo film festival, the HK Asian Film Festival lineup, a new cinema in Central and some casting rumours on Pang Ho Cheung's new film. Then we talk on my final Hong Kong film screening with the Alan Tam film FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU <江湖悲劇> .
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ESWS 205 - East Screen: GODZILLA RESURGENCE <シン・ゴジラ>
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Podcast episode 205 - East Screen: GODZILLA RESURGENCE<シン・ゴジラ>
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On this episode Kevin reflects on seeing Aaron Kwok in concert, more news on TRAIN TO BUSAN, Hong Kong film TEN YEARS makes it to DVD and our film of the week GODZILLA RESURGENCE <シン・ゴジラ>.
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ESWS 204 - East Screen: CALL OF HEROES <危城>
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Podcast episode 204 - East Screen: CALL OF HEROES <危城>
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On this episode Kevin brings us news about the production disagreements on the Hong Kong indie film WEEDS ON FIRE <點五步>, South Korea's TRAIN TO BUSAN is set to become a summer juggernaut, some celebrity gossip out of China and we talk about the action packed CALL OF HEROES <危城>.
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ESWS 203 - East Screen: LINE WALKER <使徒行者>
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Podcast episode 203 - East Screen: LINE WALKER <使徒行者>
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Kevin Ma returns to the news desk with some news about PCCW entering the entertainment market, and the sudden pull of the Lau Ching Wan and Nic Tse film HEARTFALL ARISES. The it's on to our movie of the week, the TVB series turned movie sequel LINE WALKER <使徒行者>.
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ESWS 201 - East Screen: LEAGUE OF GODS <封神傳奇>
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Podcast episode 201 - LEAGUE OF GODS <封神傳奇>
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On this week's episode, I am joined by fellow podcaster and Hong Kong based comedian Steven Ng of the Mofos Iceskating Uphill podcast. We talk shop about podcasting as well as the doing comedy gigs in Hong Kong. Then we move our discussion the big China blockbuster of the 2016 summer, LEAGUE OF GODS <封神傳奇>.
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ESWS 202 - West Screen: SUICIDE SQUAD
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Podcast episode 202 - West Screen: SUICIDE SQUAD
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This week I am joined once again by Hong Kong comedian and podcaster Steven Ng of the Mofos Iceskating Uphill podcast. We talk further on the summer 2016 films and then we look to the latest entry from the DC cinematic universe SUICIDE SQUAD.
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ESWS 200 - Special 7th Anniversary Episode
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Podcast episode 200 - Special 7th Anniversary Episode
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On this episode we hit the big two zero zero, and it's right around the time of our 7th anniversary, so we brought in a couple guests to talk about Hong Kong film, what we're passionate about, and how things have changed over the years. Guest hosts include Ross Chen of LoveHKFilm.com, Tim Youngs of the Udine Far East Film Festival (http://www.fareastfilm.com), Kenneth Brorsson of the Podcast on Fire network (http://podcastonfire.com
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ESWS 199 - East Screen: THE MENU <導火新聞線>
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Podcast episode 199 - THE MENU <導火新聞線>
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On this week's episode, Kevin and I discuss the banning of South Korean stars in China, a discussion on Hong Kong kids films including Wong Jing's latest attempt with GIRL OF THE BIG HOUSE <寶貝當家> and we talk a look at the HKTV series film THE MENU <導火新聞線>.
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ESWS 198 - East Screen: BOUNTY HUNTERS <賞金獵人>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 198 - BOUNTY HUNTERS <賞金獵人>
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On this week's episode, Kevin and I talk Comic-con trailers, the GREAT WALL / Matt Damon controversy, Chapman To on local films, other news bits, and we talk about the pan-Asian film BOUNTY HUNTERS <賞金獵人>.
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ESWS 197 - East Screen: THREE <三人行>
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Podcast episode 197 - THREE <三人行>
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On this week's episode, Kevin brings us news on a Taiwan aboriginal film at the Taipei Film Festival, the sequel to THE MOLE SONG being set in Hong Kong, and a documentary of this week's film in focus THREE <三人行>.
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ESWS 196 - East Screen: COLD WAR 2 <寒戰II>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 196 - COLD WAR 2 <寒戰II>
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On this week's episode Kevin brings us news about the box office record breaking our film of the week. Andy Lau wraps production on Herman Yau's SHOCK WAVE. No SAUSAGE PARTY for you Taiwan! A new Blu-ray for A BETTER TOMORROW and we review the super sequel of the summer...for Hong Kong that is, COLD WAR 2 [寒戰II].
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ESWS 195 - East Screen: KIDNAP DING DING DON <綁架丁丁當>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 195 - KIDNAP DING DING DON <綁架丁丁當>
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On this episode, we talk about the Netflix response to a recent Facebook rant, Hong Kong artists and firefighters controversy and an upcoming Benny Chan retrospective. Then we turn our attention to a new film starring Alex Fong and Ivana Wong, KIDNAP DING DING DON [綁架丁丁當].
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ESWS 194 - West Screen: WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 194 - WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING
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On this episode, we discuss the John Woo's latest film project currently in production, the possible scrapping of a Chinese sci-fi feature, and we turn our attention to news and reviews of the latest game gone to big screen WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING.
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ESWS 193 - West Screen: THE JUNGLE BOOK
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Podcast episode 193 - THE JUNGLE BOOK
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This week we talk about some original Asian content to hit Netflix. News of Pang Ho Cheung's next film/sequel as well as another McDull film now in production. Then we brave the CG wilds of Disney's latest reboot to 'live action', THE JUNGLE BOOK.
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ESWS 192 - East Screen: BOOK OF LOVE <北京遇上西雅圖2>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 192 - BOOK OF LOVE <北京遇上西雅圖2>
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On this episode we talk about the Netflix and Disney deal coming to fruition this year. Amazon Japan's planned content as well as the now infamous film EMPIRE OF THE DEEP. We then discuss Tang Wei and her latest romantic comedy BOOK OF LOVE <北京遇上西雅圖2>.
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ESWS 191 - West Screen: Superhero Hyperbole
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 191 - Superhero Hyperbole
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This week we unleash our inner geek as the webmaster for LoveHKFilm.com stops by to talk some West Screen blockbusters as we touch on recent the recent smackdown films from both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes.
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ESWS 190 - East Screen: MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR <我老婆係明星>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 190 - MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR <我老婆係明星>
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On this episode we discuss the cutting Apple and Disney content from China and reactions to dismal returns for Hollywood films in China. Then we set our spotlight on Hong Kong's the latest romantic comedy MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR <我老婆係明星>.
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ESWS 189 - East Screen: ROBBERY <老笠>
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Podcast episode 189 - ROBBERY <老笠>
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This week, Kevin brings us the line-up of relevant films for upcoming festivals in Udine and Cannes. We talk some local film news and a couple of new Asian film trailers. Then we take a look at Fire Lee's latest directorial effort in ROBBERY <老笠>
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ESWS 188 - East Screen: TRIVISA <樹大招風>
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Podcast episode 188 - TRIVISA <樹大招風>
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We're back. After about a month off for events and whatnot, Kevin brings us the latest on the HK Film Awards as well as the 2016 HKIFF. The we set our sights on the pseudo true-crime thriller TRIVISA <樹大招風>.
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ESWS 187 - East Screen: iGIRL *Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 187 - iGIRL *2
On this episode, Kevin checks in remotely to give us an update of Hong Kong FILMART 2016. And I give an update on the latest Wong Jing scripted romantic comedy iGIRL *.
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ESWS 186 - East Screen: THE MERMAID <美人魚>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 186 - THE MERMAID <美人魚>
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Holy Mackerel! We're finally back. Kevin tells us about some HKIFF seminars on Hong Kong cinema. We look at the closure of another local cinema. And the slow death of ATV. Then we round off our discussion of this year's Lunar New Year films with a look at Stephen Chow's THE MERMAID <美人魚>.
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ESWS 185 - East Screen: THE MONKEY KING 2 <西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 185 - THE MONKEY KING 2 <西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精>
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恭禧發財! It's the year of the Monkey and we are here to talk about the start of the Lunar New Year with the film THE MONKEY KING 2 <西遊記之孫悟空三打白骨精>. We also talk about some holiday box office news and Kevin takes a bite out of Wong Jing's latest sequel.
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ESWS 184 - East Screen: THE LAST WOMEN STANDING <剩者為王>
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Podcast episode 184 - THE LAST WOMEN STANDING <剩者為王>
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On this episode Kevin runs us through the Hong Kong Film Award nominations for 2015. We talk about the little indie film that could TEN YEARS, and debate the merits of Derek Kwok's Monkey King reboot. Then we partake in a left over release from 2015 with the Single's Day film THE LAST WOMEN STANDING <剩者為王>
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ESWS 183 - East Screen: HOUSE OF WOLVES <惡人谷>
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Podcast episode 183 - HOUSE OF WOLVES <惡人谷>
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This week, Netflix has arrived in Hong Kong, but its library is rather small (for now), multi-language release for KUNG FU PANDA 3 to hit the US, and the Lunar New Year films of 2016 are almost upon us. Then we check in to the latest from director Vincent Kok HOUSE OF WOLVES <惡人谷>.
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ESWS 182 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO 2 <鴨王2>
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Podcast episode 182 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO 2 <鴨王2>
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This week, Kevin brings us news on the HKFCA awards for 2015, no DEADPOOL for China and no MERMAID for Taiwan, and we share out thoughts on the passing of Alan Rickman. Then we turn our attention to the first Hong Kong film of 2016 THE GIGOLO 2 <鴨王2>
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ESWS 181 - East Screen: ANNIVERSARY <紀念日>
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Podcast episode 181 - East Screen: ANNIVERSARY <紀念日>br />
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We're back after our holiday hiatus. It's a new year, and time for more news and reviews. On this episode we talk the passing of David Bowie, Netflix hits Hong Kong, Star Wars hits China, and we wrap up the 2015 Hong Kong cinema year with Patrick Kong's ANNIVERSARY <紀念日>.
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ESWS 180 - East Screen: PORT OF CALL <踏血尋梅>
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Podcast episode 180 - East Screen: PORT OF CALL <踏血尋梅>
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For episode 180 Kevin and I discuss the some trailer talk with Steven Chow's new film MERMAID, the new sequel CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2 as well as some other hollywood fare. Then we take a look at Aaron Kwok's latest film taken straight from the headlines of Hong Kong news PORT OF CALL <踏血尋梅>.
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ESWS 179 - East Screen: KEEPER OF DARKNESS <陀地驅魔人>
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Podcast episode 179 - East Screen: KEEPER OF DARKNESS <陀地驅魔人>
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On this episode, Kevin breaks down Taiwan's Golden Horse winners. We talk about the rise of LeTV out of China, and of course a bit of geeking-out about Star Wars. Then it's off the underworld for Nick Cheung's sophomore directorial entry KEEPER OF DARKNESS <陀地驅魔人>
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ESWS 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO <十月初五的月光>
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Podcast episode 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO <十月初五的月光>
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For this week's episode Kevin brings us news about Kai Ko, a team between Yuen Woo-ping and Tsui Hark, and the story behind a lawsuit in Mainland China against a film critic. Then TVB makes another transition from the small screen to the big screen with Patrick Kong's 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO <十月初五的月光>
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ESWS 177 - East Screen: ARE YOU HERE <碟仙碟仙>
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Podcast episode 177 - East Screen: ARE YOU HERE <碟仙碟仙>
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Boo! We are back from our Halloween Hiatus. On this episode Kevin brings us some film industry news bites about film law in China and film crowdfunding in Japan. We also discuss a Patrick Kong retrospective that is happening this month, as well as his latest film ARE YOU HERE <碟仙碟仙>.
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ESWS 176 - East Screen: SAVING MR. WU <解救吾先生>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 176 - East Screen: SAVING MR. WU <解救吾先生>
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It's mid-October and time seems to be flying by faster than a witch on a Nimbus 2000. But despite the pressures of impending holidays we are back to talk films and fandom. Kevin brings us news about the Golden Horse nominees and the HKAFF selections. We gossip about Chow Yun Fat and opine about the fairytale wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Angelababy. And once all of that is out of the way we finally get around to SAVING MR. WU <解救吾先生>
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ESWS 175 - East Screen: OFFICE <華麗上班族>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 175 - East Screen: OFFICE <華麗上班族>
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It's Mid-Autumn Festival, time for movies and mooncakes. Kevin is back from the field with news about Studio Ghibli, DEATH NOTE 3, and LOST IN HONG KONG. We also get into some discussion on Hong Kong's selection of TO THE FORE <破風> as its Oscar submission for the year. Then we rush into our discussion of the Johnnie To / Sylvia Cheung musical OFFICE <華麗上班族>.
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ESWS 174- East Screen: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE <落跑吧愛情> / LOST IN WRESTLING <搏擊迷城>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 174 - East Screen: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE <落跑吧愛情> / LOST IN WRESTLING <搏擊迷城>
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With Kevin on assignment this week, one time web-master turned fest-meister Tim Youngs joins me as we talk about Richie Ren’s directorial debut ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE <落跑吧愛情> and a film that gets down and dirty LOST IN WRESTLING <搏擊迷城>.
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ESWS 173 - East Screen: LOVE DETECTIVE <沒女神探>
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Podcast episode 173 - East Screen: LOVE DETECTIVE <沒女神探>
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This week Kevin discusses sequel news for both Ip Man 3 and Cold War 2. We expand on the merits and demerits of S.E. Asian co-productions by Hong Kong stars like Chapman To, and a Korean web-toon that gets big screen adaptations in both Korea and China. Then we investigate the latest offering from Patrick Kong with LOVE DETECTIVE <沒女神探>.
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ESWS 172 - East Screen: KNOCK KNOCK WHO'S THERE? <有客到>
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Podcast episode 172 - East Screen: KNOCK KNOCK WHO'S THERE? <有客到>
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As we kick off September, Kevin talks about the lack of Hong Kong film presence at the forthcoming Busan International Film Festival. Then, sparked by news of Netflix launching in Japan, the gloves are off as we re-ignite our long standing debate on Netflix in Hong Kong. Then, just in time for the Ghost Festival, we talk Carrie Ng's latest feature KNOCK KNOCK WHO'S THERE? <有客到>.
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ESWS 171 - East Screen: WILD CITY <迷城>
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Podcast episode 171 - East Screen: WILD CITY <迷城>
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For our show this week we talk birthdays and anniversaries, film festivals and female-led box office breakthroughs. We then turn our attention to the return of Ringo Lam with his latest Hong Kong feature WILD CITY <迷城>.
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ESWS 169 - East Screen: ATTACK ON TITAN <進撃の巨人>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 170 - East Screen: ATTACK ON TITAN <進撃の巨人>
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This week Kevin brings some festival news from Korea, Liam Neeson and we geek out over the recent Star Wars press release image for SW; ROGUE ONE. Then we take a stab or two at the live action production of the popular manga/anime title ATTACK ON TITAN <進撃の巨人>.
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ESWS 169 - East Screen: TO THE FORE <破風>
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Podcast episode 169 - East Screen: TO THE FORE <破風>
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We're back after a short summer respite. I've returned from a brief family sabbatical to Singapore and Kevin has hopped the corporate ladder over to Cathay. Despite all of this mobile mayhem, we manage to align our schedules to news and a review of Dante Lam's bike racing spectacle To the Fore <破風>.
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ESWS 168 - East Screen: MONSTER HUNT <捉妖記>
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Podcast episode 168 - East Screen: MONSTER HUNT <捉妖記>
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On episode 168 we have an in depth discussion on the mainland China film market and why it is doing so well. Kevin breaks down the top performing films of the first half of the year and we talk at length about the live action/animated fantasy MONSTER HUNT <捉妖記>
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ESWS 167 - West Screen: MINIONS
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Podcast episode 167- West Screen: MINIONS
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On this episode we do a rundown of our thoughts from SDCC and the leaked trailers that emerged. We also discuss news about a new Hello Kitty film and we turn our sights to the latest sequel/prequel from the DESPICABLE ME franchise MINIONS.
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ESWS 166 - West Screen: TERMINATOR GENISYS
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Podcast episode 166 - West Screen: TERMINATOR GENISYS
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This week Kevin and I talk about fireworks, films and franchises, including some news about the upcoming live action Japanese film ATTACK ON TITAN. Then we turn back the clock to talk about TERMINATOR: GENISYS and the film series as a whole.
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ESWS 165 - East Screen: SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES <殺破狼 II>
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Podcast episode 165 - East Screen: SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES <殺破狼 II>
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Having returned from Shanghai, Kevin gives on update of the SIFF. Then we shift our sights back to the Hong Kong for the action brickhouse that is East Screen: SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES <殺破狼 II>
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ESWS 164 - West Screen: JURASSIC WORLD
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Podcast episode 164 - West Screen: JURASSIC WORLD
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With local films having limited release we once again turn our attention west to cover some Hollywood fare with JURASSIC WORLD. But before we get too deep into dinosaurs, Kevin talks about the New York Asia Film Festival 2015 and how MERS is affecting films and festivals in Asia.
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ESWS 163 - East Screen: IMPRISONED: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE RICH AND PRODIGAL <壹獄壹世界: 高登闊少踎監日記>
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Podcast episode 163 - East Screen: IMPRISONED: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE RICH AND PRODIGAL <壹獄壹世界: 高登闊少踎監日記>
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Kevin is back from the French Riviera and ready to report on all things Cannes. And for our review this week we look at the latest prison comedy/drama IMPRISONED: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE RICH AND PRODIGAL <壹獄壹世界: 高登闊少踎監日記>.
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ESWS 162 - East Screen: HELIOS <赤道>
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Podcast episode 162 - East Screen: HELIOS <赤道>
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With Kevin on assignment in Cannes, Ross Chen of LoveHKFilm stops by to talk about some of the nerd-rage fallout surrounding Avengers: Age of Ultron, and his thoughts on Hong Kong cinema so far in 2015. We also discuss our thoughts on the new pan-Asian production Helios <赤道>.
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ESWS 161 - East Screen: ANGEL WHISPERS <花街柳巷>
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Podcast episode 161 - East Screen: ANGEL WHISPERS <花街柳巷>
It's that time of year again, and Kevin is here to take us through the 34th Hong Kong Film Awards. He also bring us an update on the Asian films at Cannes, and Taiwan's new protectionist measures for its film industry. Then a bit later we turn our eyes to the directorial debut of Carrie Ng in the category III film ANGEL WHISPERS <花街柳巷>.
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ESWS 160 - East Screen: TWO THUMBS UP <衝鋒車>
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Podcast episode 160 - East Screen: TWO THUMBS UP <衝鋒車>
This week, Kevin drops some big name news for Tsui Hark and Johnnie To. Jackie Chan's latest film heads to Udine. And LITTLE BIG MASTER <五個小孩的校長> turns out to be much bigger than expected. Then we climb aboard to talk about the crime comedy or errors TWO THUMBS UP <衝鋒車>.
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ESWS 159 - East Screen: LOST AND LOVE <失孤>
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Podcast episode 159 - East Screen: LOST AND LOVE <失孤>
Fresh out of both Hong Kong FilMart and the final days of the HKIFF Kevin brings us some news about new releases and planned projects. We also take a bit of time to discuss the ailing Hong Kong television network ATV as well as the results of this year's Asian Film Awards. Then we close out the episode with my take on Andy Lau's latest film LOST AND LOVE <失孤>.
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ESWS 158 - East Screen: LITTLE BIG MASTER <五個小孩的校長>
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 158 - East Screen: LITTLE BIG MASTER <五個小孩的校長>
This week Kevin brings us some news about a John Woo remake and the grand prix winner in Osaka and we take a look at a Hong Kong film based on real events in LITTLE BIG MASTER <五個小孩的校長>.
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ESWS 157 - East Screen: LUCKY STAR <吉星高照2015>
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Podcast episode 157 - East Screen: LUCKY STAR <吉星高照2015>
On this episode, Kevin gives us the latest on a new collaboration between Eddie Peng and Matt Damon, and some new films by Sammo, Hung, Nick Cheung and Karena Lam. We also talk about an awesome new commercial from Donnie Yen. Then We look to the last of the 2015 Lunar New Year films with LUCKY STAR <吉星高照2015>.
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ESWS 156 - East Screen: 12 GOLDEN DUCKS <12金鴨>
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Podcast episode 156 - East Screen: 12 GOLDEN DUCKS <12金鴨>>
This week we continue our coverage of Lunar New Year films of 2015 with a crossover performance by Sandra Ng in 12 GOLDEN DUCKS <12金鴨>. But before we delve into that, Kevin has some sad news about Doraemon, FROM VEGAS TO MACAU 2 <賭城風雲Ⅱ , box office results, the Hong Kong Film Fund, and more.
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ESWS 155 - East Screen: TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES <衝上雲霄>
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Podcast episode 155 - East Screen: TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES <衝上雲霄>
Flying headlong into the Chinese New Year holiday we touch on our plans for celebration of the Year of the Ram/Goat/Sheep. Kevin brings us some news on Jaycee Chan's release, as well as some Wong Kar Wai updates. We navigate our way through the first of the many Chinese New Year films this season TRIUMPH IN THE SKIES <衝上雲霄>.
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ESWS 154 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO <鴨王>
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Podcast episode 154 - ESWS 154 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO <鴨王>
This week Kevin talks about the Hong Kong Film Awards for 2014 films. Some news about the HKIFF and the journey of the Asian reality TV show Running Man to a film version. We then turn our sights to the first local Hong Kong feature of the year with THE GIGOLO <鴨王>.
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ESWS 153 - East Screen: GONE WITH THE BULLETS
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Podcast episode 153 - East Screen: GONE WITH THE BULLETS <一步之遙>
Kevin Ma and I return after a near year and a half hiatus. The show will be streamlined but we hope the get back to (and surpass) the level of quality we once had. Our goal will be to bring you some current news and a weekly review on a weekly basis. For our return engagement Kevin talks news some upcoming Hong Kong films for the Lunar New Year and I present my take on Jiang Wen's GONE WITH THE BULLETS <一步之遙>.
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ESWS 152 - So Long And Thanks for All The Fish Balls (Series Finale)
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Podcast episode 152 ES: BLIND DETECTIVE [盲探] WS: MAN OF STEEL Video: n/a
Kevin and I sit down one last time to hash out our final episode for East Screen West Screen. We have a blast covering cinema in Hong Kong for the past 4 years, but as the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end." Reasons for this decision are discussed in this final episode's epilogue, but before that we wanted to end as we started, discussing films. To this end, we finish up with Johnnie To's latest BLIND DETECTIVE [盲探]. Then we fly west to take on MAN OF STEEL.
We then take a moment to look back on the show, offer thanks to all those who become a part of it, and discuss the possibilities of things to come.
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ESWS 151 - Implants vs. Zombies
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 151 ES: BADGES OF FURY [不二神探] WS: WORLD WAR Z Video: n/a
Kevin returns from assignment in Shanghai in time to discuss with me the latest film from Jet Li and Wen Zhang BADGES OF FURY [不二神探]. Then I turn my attention the famous book turned film WORLD WAR Z.
We also catch up on a few news bites including the sad news of the passing of Hong Kong cinema legend Lau Kar-Leung.
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ESWS 150 - After Tastes
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 150 ES: SWITCH [天機: 富春山居圖] WS: AFTER EARTH Video: THE GRANDMASTER [一代宗師] with guest David Lam
This week Kevin reports in from the 16th Shanghai International Film Festival. We take some time to try discuss Andy Lau's latest film SWITCH [天機: 富春山居圖]. Then I set my sights on M. Night Shyamalan's latest sci-fi feature AFTER EARTH.
Then specail guest David Lam stops by to discuss his thoughts on the DVD release of THE GRANDMASTER [一代宗師] .
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ESWS 149 - Three Hangovers and a Wedding
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Podcast episode 149 ES: A WEDDING INVITATION [分手合约] WS: THE HANGOVER III Video: n/a
Hong Kong is a buzz this week with tech talk and spy games, but Kevin and I still manage to work in a couple films. Up first is the the China film A WEDDING INVITATION [分手合约] starring Bai Bai He and Eddie Peng. We then try to get our drink on for the return of the wolf-pack in THE HANGOVER III.
We also talk briefly about the NSA/Snowden case as well as some of the news from WWDC and E3.
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ESWS 148 - Young and Dubious
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Podcast episode 148 ES: SO YOUNG [致我們終將逝去的青春] WS: THE GREAT GATSBY Video: n/a
On a slightly rushed show this week, Kevin and I discuss another film from an actress turned director with Vicky Zhao's SO YOUNG [致我們終將逝去的青春]. Then Kevin takes on the latest incarnation of the classic know as THE GREAT GATSBY
We also talk about some local events here in Hong Kong this week, including the closing of another classic cinema house.
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ESWS 147 - Justice, My Lead Foot!
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Podcast episode 147 ES: CHRISTMAS ROSE [聖誕玫瑰] WS: FAST AND FURIOUS 6 Video: n/a
This week I look at the new film from actress turned director Charlie Young CHRISTMAS ROSE [聖誕玫瑰] Back from his excursion to Cannes, Kevin heps me reign in my man crush on Vin Deisel and the latests entry in his hot rod series FAST AND FURIOUS 6.
Kevin also gives us the low-down on the Cannes Film Festival and what it is like to be an attendee.
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ESWS Springtime Special 2013
Hong Kong Cinema Podcast
Full commentary track for PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島]
For our special commentary episode Kenneth Brorsson of www.podcastonfire.com stops buy to help Kevin and I ramble on as we watch PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島] together and try to make sense of it. Hold on to your Passion Weed folks. Enjoy :-)
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ESWS 146 - Dreams Into Darkness
Podcast episode 146 ES: AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA [中國合伙人] WS: STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS Video: n/a
On this week's show Kevin and I take a look at the latest from director Peter Chan with AMERICAN DREAMS IN CHINA [中國合伙人]. Then it's back to the future for the latest installment in the Trek franchise with STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS.
We also discuss some news about Donnie Yen's coming film, the new Captain Harlock animated film from Japan and a short rant on the Blu-ray and DVD release of Stephen Chow's JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING DEMONS [西遊降魔篇.
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ESWS 145 - Stark Realities
Podcast episode 145 ES: DRUG WAR [毒戰] WS: IRON MAN 3 Video: n/a
In this week's episode Kevin and I are divided on Johnnie To's latest feature DRUG WAR [毒戰]. Then we suit up a third time for the next installment of the Marvel film franchise with IRON MAN 3.
We also discuss Iron Man 3's opening week in Asia, news of Cherie Chung's possible return to Hong Kong film, and the truth behind THE GRANDMASTERS' Metalpak.
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ESWS Hong Kong Webfest 2013
Podcast episode discussing the upcoming Hong Kong Webfest 2013 [香港網絡節] (http://www.webfest.hk/) with Kevin, and Marco Sparmberg of http://www.haexagon.org/ and myself.
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ESWS 144 - Jack to the Future
Podcast episode 144 ES: SAVING GENERAL YANG [忠烈楊家將], CONSPIRATORS [同謀] WS: OBLIVION Video: n/a
With three films this week, Kevin and I first discuss the period action piece SAVING GENERAL YANG [忠烈楊家將]. Thne we catch up with the third film in Aaron Kwok's detective trilogy CONSPIRATORS [同謀]. Finally we jump to the future for another West Screen feature with Tom Cruise in OBLIVION.
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ESWS 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards
Podcast episode discussing the 32nd Hong Kong Film Award [[第三十二屆香港電影金像獎]winners with Kevin, Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com and myself.
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ESWS 118 - When Booty Calls
Podcast episode 118 ES: WU DANG [大武當], WS: THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS Video: n/a
A short episode this week as I recover from the early stages of fatherhood and Kevin prepares for some forthcoming family obligations. For East Screen we look at the latest martial arts film starring Vincent Zhao and Mini Yang WU DANG [大武當]. For West Screen Kevin discusses the latest stop motion film from Aardman THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS.
We also discuss the preproduction announcement of the latest historical epic from Han Sanping and the end of summer battle between Spiderman and Batman on China's big screens.
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ESWS 143 - Man vs. Wood
Podcast episode 143 ES: IP MAN: FINAL FIGHT [葉問 終極一戰] WS: n/a Video: n/a
In this episode Kevin and I take a look at yet another incarnation of the Ip Man story with Herman Yau's IP MAN: FINAL FIGHT [葉問 終極一戰]. And with the recent 10 year anniversary of Leslie Cheung's passing, we talk a bit about the artist that was, his work and his legacy.
We also look at some news about China films, and Transformers 4.
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ESWS 142 - The One Princess Policy
Podcast episode 142 ES: PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS [笑功震武林], FINDING MR. RIGHT [北京遇上西雅圖]WS: n/a Video: $UPERCAPITALIST (2012), SOMEWHERE BETWEEN (2011)
Finally back after nearly a month long hiatus due to both moves and movies, Kevin and I look over the latest film from Wong Jing, PRINCESS AND SEVEN KUNG FU MASTERS [笑功震武林]. We then look to the much anticipated return of Tang Wei to a leading role on Chinese screens with FINDING MR. RIGHT [北京遇上西雅圖].
We also news of how Chen Kaige relates Beijing's air quality to film creativity and Tang Wei's initial big screen success with her return to the mainland big screen..
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ESWS 141 - Cop Shopping Babes
Podcast episode 141 ES: TOGETHER [在一起]], WS: n/a Video: n/a
We are back after a short hiatus and are almost fully recovered from the hangovers of Chinese New Year. With Valentine's day falling during CNY, we take a look back at this year's anthology of love stories TOGETHER [在一起].
We also do a recap and discussion of some of the bigger news stories related to Chinese film over the last few weeks.
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ESWS 140 - Chinese New Year 2013
Podcast episode 140 ES: I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 [2013我愛HK 恭囍發財], HOTEL DELUXE [百星酒店], JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS [西遊．降魔篇] WS: n/a Video: n/a
It's the Year of the Snake and Kevin and slither through our thoughts of the three new Chinese films released for the lunar holiday. Up first is the third incarnation of the holiday franchise produced by TVB, I LOVE HONG KONG 2013 [2013我愛HK 恭囍發財]. Next we turn to the Happy Ghost himself (Raymond Wong) as he breaks from his traditional All's Well, Ends Well franchise to bring us HOTEL DELUXE [百星酒店]. Finally, is the long awaited film from director Stephen Chow as he returns to the literarcy classic featuring the Monkey King with JOURNEY TO THE WEST: CONQUERING THE DEMONS [西遊．降魔篇]
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ESWS 139 - Atlas Scorched
Podcast episode 139 ES: THE TOWER [타워] WS: CLOUD ATLAS Video: n/a
This week we take a fiery look at Korea's latest disaster feature with THE TOWER [타워]. Then we dig in for the long haul as we recall our past lives...or at least our experience in watching CLOUD ATLAS.
We also talk about the J.J. Abrams / Star Wars 7 news, and Pang Ho Cheung's new production SEX DUTIES UNIT.
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ESWS 138 - Last Django in Paris
Podcast episode 138 ES: None this week WS: THE LAST STAND, DJANGO UNCHAINED Video: n/a
Picking up from last weeks East Screen only show, this week is all West Screen. First up is the return of the Govenator to the big with THE LAST STAND. Then we saddle up for the latest from director Quentin Tarantino with DJANGO UNCHAINED.
We also discuss news about Chinese Opera heading to the big screen, and the cuts to CLOUD ATLAS in China.
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ESWS 137 - Too Young to be Number One
Podcast episode 137 ES: YOUNG AND DANGEROUS: RELOADED [古惑仔：江湖新秩序] WS: none this week Video: n/a
It's the calm before the holiday storm that is Chinese New Year, so with only one East Screen film Kevin and I hack apart the remake of the comic turned film series YOUNG AND DANGEROUS: RELOADED [古惑仔：江湖新秩序].
We also discuss some Andy Lau news, the passing of Japanese director Oshima Nagisa and the collapse of global chain HMV.
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ESWS 136 - As Years Go By
Podcast episode 136 ES: THE GUILLOTINES [血滴子], THE GRANDMASTER [一代宗師]] WS: none this week Video: n/a
IIt's an all East Screen show this week as week cover our last film from 2012 THE GUILLOTINES [血滴子]. Then at long last we turn our attention to yet another story of Ip Man with Wong Kar Wai's THE GRANDMASTER [一代宗師].
We also discuss the results of The Best 200 Hong Kong Films Ever poll and a few thoughts on some of the recent Oscar nominations.
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ESWS 135 - Making It and Breaking It
Podcast episode 135 ES: THE LAST TYCOON [大上海], LOST IN THAILAND [人再囧途之泰囧]WS: LES MISERABLES, WRECK-IT RALPH Video: n/a
It's the first show of 2013 and we look at some of the final films of the 2012 season. Up first it's the latest Wong Jing film featuring none other than Chow Yun Fat, THE LAST TYCOON [大上海]. Then Kevin tells us all about the mainland China hit LOST IN THAILAND [人再囧途之泰囧]. Next he takes on the latest musical turned motion picture LES MISERABLES and finally we look at Disney's WRECK-IT RALPH.
We also look back briefly at some of our favorite films from 2012.
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ESWS 134 - You Don't Know Jack(ie)
Podcast episode 134 ES: CZ12 [十二生肖], WS: JACK REACHER Video: n/a
For our last show of 2012 we look at the latest offering from Jackie Chan, CZ12 [十二生肖]. Then it's back to hollywood for another aging actor cum action hero with Tom Cruise in JACK REACHER.
We also look at holiday box office news for Hong Kong, some Oscar news, and talk briefly about the success of the runaway hit in China LOST IN THAILAND [人再囧途之泰囧].
Happy New Year everyone!
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ESWS 133 - My Sassy Hobbit
Podcast episode 133 ES: LOVE IN TIME [等我愛你], MY SASSY HUBBY [我老婆唔夠秤2 我老公唔生性] WS:THE HOBBIT Video: n/a
After a holiday hiatus, the show returns and we catch up with two Hong Kong films. Up first is LOVE IN TIME [等我愛你] the latest from TVB idol Bosco Wong and the ever adorable Stephy Tang. Then after a decade of waiting, a sequel to MY WIFE IS 18 is finally before us entitled MY SASSY HUBBY [我老婆唔夠秤2 我老公唔生性]]. And from sequel to a prequel, we hop over to the Shire for a look at the first installment of THE HOBBIT.
We also discuss news about Jackie Chan, Iron Man 3 and a bit of trailer talk.
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ESWS 132 - Let Them Eat Pi
Podcast episode 132 ES: TRIAD [紮職] WS: LIFE OF PI Video: n/a
Another short show this week as Kevin and I recover from film festivals and flus respectively. For East Screen we look at the latest gangster genre film to hit the big screen TRIAD [紮職]. For West Screen we turn back to Ang Lee's much anticipated LIFE OF PI.
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ESWS 131 - War and Piece
Podcast episode 131 ES: COLD WAR [寒戰] WS: SKYFALL Video: n/a
A short show this week as we only look at two films. Up first, the long awaited Hong Kong film COLD WAR [寒戰]. Then it's back to Bond basics as Daniel Craig returns for SKYFALL.
We also discuss the status of Netflix in Asia, Ang Lee's new film studio in Taiwan, and the latest on the LOGAN'S RUN remake.
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ESWS 130 - Natural Born Sequels
Podcast episode 130 Interview: Film Scholar Wei Ping ES: TAI CHI HERO [太極2英雄崛起], NATURAL BORN LOVERS [天生愛情狂] WS: SILENT HILL: REVELATION Video: n/a
On this week's episode we head back to the steam-punk inspired sequel TAI CHI HERO [太極2英雄崛起]. Then Kevin brings up up to speed on the latest Patrick Kong romantic comedy NATURAL BORN LOVERS [天生愛情狂]. Finally, I take a look at the strangeness of the game-inspired sequel SILENT HILL: REVELATION..
We also discuss the the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney, and interview scholar Wei Ping about the HKFA ghost screening series being held in November.
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ESWS 129 - Dredd and Buried
Podcast episode 129 ES: HELTER SKELTER [ヘルタースケルター] WS: DREDD, FRANKENWEENIE Video: n/a
On episode 129, Kevin takes us inside the world of Japanese beauty with the film [HELTER SKELTER [ヘルタースケルター]. Then we head back ot the future for a look at the comic turned movie turned remake DREDD. Finally I dig up my inner emo-kid to look at Tim Burton's FRANKENWEENIE.
We also look at news about FENG SHUI's ins and outs at the Tokyo International Film Festival. A funny little Mario film on YouTube, and the upcoming Ghost Film series at the Hong Kong Film Archive.
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ESWS 126 - Teddybears and Assassins
Podcast episode 126 ES: THE ASSASSINS [銅雀台], TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始] WS: TED Video: n/a
On this episode Kevin covers the latest film set in the Three Kingdoms period with THE ASSASSINS [銅雀台] starring Chow Yun Fat. Then we look at the latest martial arts action adventure from director Stephen Fung, TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始]. Finally for west screen Kevin takes a look at the directorial debut of that Family Guy guy with TED.
We look at some early Oscars news and some Hong Kong film news.
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ESWS 128 - Bananas is Pyjamas
Podcast episode 128 ES: LOVE IS... PYJAMAS [男人如衣服] WS: RUBY SPARKS Video: n/a
For episode 128, Kevin and I inspect the latest film from Vincent Kok LOVE IS... PYJAMAS [男人如衣服]. Then Kevin takes a look at narrative come to life in RUBY SPARKS.
In news, we look at Stephen Chow's joint venture to create a theme park. Veteran film persona Raymond Wong gets a stock listing, and Ann Hui's experience being robbed in Wuhan.
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ESWS 127 - Fruit Loopers
Podcast episode 127 ES: ENGLISH VINGLISH WS: LOOPER Video: n/a
For episode 127, Kevin looks at the Bollywood comedy ENGLISH VINGLISH. Then we head back over to Hollywood to take a crack at the paradoxically challenged film LOOPER starring Joseph Gordon Levitt.
In news we look at the early box office results for TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始], and Dreamworks' plan to produce two films a year and a white paper on Transmedia in Chinese film from Haexagon concepts.
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ESWS Halloween Special 2012
Full commentary track for SECTOR 7 [7광구]
Happy Halloween folks. For our special commentary episode Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com stops buy to help Kevin and I comment onSECTOR 7 [7광구]. And if that in itself isn't scary, I don't know what is. Enjoy :-)
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ESWS 125 - Journey to the Breast
Podcast episode 125 ES: DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY [一路向西] WS: n/a Video: n/a
This week we head back into category III teritory with the soft core Hong Kong film DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY [一路向西]. Joining Kevin and I as we unravel this latest entry into sexy-time cinema is Dr. Sean Tierney who discusses with us the ins and outs of the film and the return of the category III film to mainstream cinemas.
We also discuss Robert McKee's comments that China needs more comedies, the withdrawal of THE FLOATING CITY [浮城] withdrawal
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ESWS 124 - Bullets Over Bummer
Podcast episode 124 ES: THE BULLET VANISHES [消失的子彈], BARFI WS: RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION, THE EXPENDABLES 2 Video: n/a
This week we bring us a pairing between veteran actor Lau Ching Wan and former music idol Nic Tse in a Sherlock-ian style mystery THE BULLET VANISHES [消失的子彈]. Kevin covers the latest Bollywood hit, BARFI. I head back to the biohazard apocalypse for RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION and Kevin gears up to take on THE EXPENDABLES 2.
We also discuss what a new iPhone and 2nd Apple Store mean for content on the Hong Kong iTunes store and the news of Jackie Chan's return to the Police Story franchise in 2013.
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ESWS 123 - Simon Yam vs. Simon Ham
Podcast episode 123 ES: THE THIEVES, PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島] WS: SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Video: n/a
It's a short show this week as family obligations kept the schedule tied up, but Kevin takes us through the Korean heist film THE THIEVES which features a small role by Hong Kong actor Simon Yam. Then we turn off all sense of cinema sanity to cover PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島], also starring Simon Yam. Finally Kevin heads back to Hollywood for SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD.
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ESWS 122 - The Lion Snores Tonight
Podcast episode 122 ES: THE LION ROARS 2 [河東獅吼 2], BLACK AND WHITE: THE DAWN OF ASSAULT [痞子英雄之全面開戰] WS: MOONRISE KINGDOM Video: n/a
This week we look at another attempt at a comeback film starring Cecelia Cheung in THE LION ROARS 2 [河東獅吼 2]. Then Taiwan does Hollywood in it's latest action-fest BLACK AND WHITE: THE DAWN OF ASSAULT [痞子英雄之全面開戰] . Finally, Kevin looks at MOONRISE KINGDOM.
We also discuss a film talk event being held for Social Media Week (Hong Kong), Spider-man and Batman facing off on China screens, and the record breaking figures of Korea's THE THIEVES.
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ESWS 120 - Exit the Diva, Enter tha Tiger
Podcast episode 120 ES: MCDULL: THE PORK OF MUSIC [麥兜˙噹噹伴我心], DIVA [DIVA華麗之後], EK THA TIGER WS: n/a Video: DIVA - AH HEY [下一站...天后] (2003)
It's an all east screen episode this week, with an emphasis on music. First we look at the latest entry in the McDull series MCDULL: THE PORK OF MUSIC [麥兜˙噹噹伴我心]. Next we turn to a film that looks at the making of a star in the Hong Kong music industry with DIVA [DIVA華麗之後]. Kevin heads to Bollywood to tell us about EK THA TIGER and I revisit an early Charlene Choi film DIVA - AH HEY [下一站...天后] (2003)
We also discuss the passing of director Tony Scott and an article that says Hong Kong cinema has entered into a golden age..
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ESWS 121 - Skinny Model, Fatty Officer
Podcast episode 121 ES: LAN KWAI FONG 2 [喜愛夜蒲 2], NAKED SOLDIER [絕色武器] WS: TO ROME WITH LOVE Video: n/a)
For this episode we look at the newest youth party fantasy set in Hong Kong's famous club district LAN KWAI FONG 2 [喜愛夜蒲 2], then we cover an action film starring Sammo Hung with NAKED SOLDIER [絕色武器], and for West Screen birthday boy Kevin looks at the latest Woody Allen feature TO ROME WITH LOVE.
We also discuss the recent typhoon activity near Hong Kong, some Wong Kar Wai news, and Kevin's thoughts on the recent Eking Cheng concert.
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ESWS 119 - Silent But Dirty
Podcast episode 119 ES: THE SILENT WAR [聽風者], VULGARIA [低俗喜劇] WS: BRAVE Video: AMERICAN FUSION (2005)
This week we look to the latest film pairing of Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Zhou Xun in THE SILENT WAR [聽風者]. We also discuss the latest film from director Pang Ho Cheung VULGARIA [低俗喜劇]. Then we head to hollywood with Pixar's latest offering BRAVE. And for a video discussion I talk about a 2005 American film starring Sylvia Chang called AMERICAN FUSION.
We also discuss the opening of THE BULLET VANISHES [消失的子弹] in the mainland, some controversy over THE AVENGERS Blu-ray set, and DreamWorks' plan to open its first theme park in China.
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ESWS 117 - Dark Knight's Who Say Knee
Podcast episode 117 ES: CAUGHT IN THE WEB [搜索], WS: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES Video: n/a
On episode 117 we are joined by Ross Chen (aka Kozo) from www.LoveHKFilm.com in the guest seat. Kevin, fresh back from Shenzhen, discusses the latest Mainland China film from Chen Kaige, CAUGHT IN THE WEB [搜索]. The we head west for a lenghty discussion of the final entry of the current Batman franchise, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.
We also discuss the latest salvo in the 'war of languages' that has been occuring in Southern China between Cantonese and Mandarin usage involving director Pang Ho-Cheung. In addition we look discuss how cinema space in Hong Kong is being challenged by luxury brands.
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ESWS 116 - Four Score and 7 Golden Vampires Ago
Podcast episode 116 ES: THE FOUR [四大名捕], WS: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER Video: MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (となりのトトロ Blu-ray
This week for East Screen we cover the latest martial arts fantasy epic THE FOUR [四大名捕], Then I put on my stovepipe hat to take on ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER.
Kevin reviews the latest Blu-ray release of the Miyazaki classic MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO
In addition we talk about changes to Hong Kong films support rules in China and the information overload that has become Comic Con.
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ESWS 115 - The Skin I Swing In
Podcast episode 115 ES: PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION [畫皮II], WS: THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN Video: N/A
On this episode we the new sequel to the 2008 film PAINTED SKIN entitled PAINTED SKIN: THE RESURRECTION [畫皮II] (http://asianwiki.com/Painted_Skin:_The_Resurrection).
Then we swing back to the west for the latest Hollywood superhero reboot, THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN.
We also discuss news about Hong Kong being ranked as a top city in the world by the EIU, news about Shaw Brothers' Films coming to iTunes and Stan Lee working with China.
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ESWS 114 - You've Got Bail
Podcast episode 114 ES: THE BOUNTY [懸紅], WS: INSEPARABLE Video:FLYING SOWRDS OF DRAGON GATE 2D + 3D re-release [龍門飛甲] Blu-ray
On this episode we look at the latest quirky comedy from Hong Kong with THE BOUNTY [懸紅] (http://asianwiki.com/The_Bounty).
Then Kevin talks about a superhero comedy (in the vein of 'Kickass' and 'Defendor') that stars Kevin Spacey (and takes place in China) called INSEPARABLE (http://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/inseparable/id530511574 ).
We also touch on the 15th anniversary of the Hong Kong Handover, the rollout of the iTunes store for Hong Kong and a new podcast over at the Podcast on Fire network.( http://podcastonfire.com/
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ESWS 113 - Expecting Trouble
Podcast episode 113 ES: DOUBLE TROUBLE [寶島雙雄], MOTORWAY [車手] WS: WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING Video: DOUBLE TAP [槍王] Blu-ray
This week we take a look at an action comedy from Jackie Chan's son Jaycee in DOUBLE TROUBLE [寶島雙雄]. Kevin looks at the latest cars and cops flick from Shawn Yu and Anthony Wong with MOTORWAY [車手]. Finally for West Screen I do my best to cover WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING. We also touch on some of the news coming out of the Shanghai International Film Festival.
ESWS 112 - The Lying, The Witch and the Microbe
Podcast episode 112 ES: THE CASES [魕], FIRST TIME [第一次] WS: SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, PROMETHEUS Video: n/a GUESTS: Marco Sparmberg and Hong Kong Dave
It's a big show with two guest hosts sitting in. In chair number 3 is Hong Kong Dave on holiday from the UK and his regular beat PODCAST ON FIRE. In chair 4 is local independent filmmaker Marco Sparmberg to talk about his latest project HAEXAGON. Along with Kevin, the four of us discussion a new 'reality' film from Hong Kong in THE CASES [魕], the latest vehicle of Angelababy in FIRST TIME [第一次] another take on fairytales with SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN and the much awaited prequel PROMETHEUS.
ESWS 111 - Bad Girls Wear Black
Podcast episode 111 ES: BAD GIRLS [女孩壞壞] WS: MEN IN BLACK 3, Video: LOVE LIFTING [高舉‧愛 DVD
This week we look at a film from Taiwan staring Ella (1/3 of super girl singing trio S.H.E.) in the romantic comedy BAD GIRLS [女孩壞壞]. Then we set the way-back machine for the 60's and MEN IN BLACK 3. Aside for that, we also cover news about Michele Yeoh, a China film about gaming adolescence, and a look at the LOVE LIFTING [高舉‧愛] DVD.
ESWS 110 - The Best Neurotic Floating Podcast
Podcast episode 110 ES: FLOATING CITY [[浮城] WS: LOCKOUT, Video: n/a.
ESWS 109 - Tales From The Snark Side
Podcast episode 109 ES: FAIRY TALE KILLER [追凶] WS: LOCKOUT, Video: n/a.
ESWS 108 - Some Assembly Required
Podcast episode 108 ES: Kevin in China WS: THE AVENGERS, Video: FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE [龍門飛甲].
ESWS 107 - You Sank My Battle of the Bands
Podcast episode 107 ES: LIVES IN FLAMES [起勢搖滾] WS: BATTLESHIP, Video: DRAGON INN [新龍門客棧].
ESWS 105 - Old Flames and Hungry Games
Podcast episode 105 ES: LOVE IN THE BUFF [春嬌與志明], WS: THE HUNGER GAMES, Video: LOVE IN A PUFF [志明與春嬌].
ESWS 106 - Bread and Nutter
Podcast episode 106 ES: THE SOUL OF BREAD [愛的麵包魂], LOVE ACTUALLY SUCKS [愛很爛 ] WS: THE HUNGER GAMES, Video: LOVE IN A PUFF [志明與春嬌].
ESWS 104 - Pumping Irony
Podcast episode 104 ES: LOVE LIFTING [高舉‧愛], THE SECOND WOMAN [情謎], WS: TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY, Video: SUNNY [써니] (Korea).
ESWS 103 - Perfect Partners
Podcast episode 103 ES: MARRYING MR. PERFECT [嫁個一百分男人], LOVE STRIKES [モテキ] (Japan), WS: GAME CHANGE,
ESWS 102 - Mars Needs Amahs
Podcast episode 102 ES: A SIMPLE LIFE [桃姐], WS: JOHN CARTER, Video: WHATEVER YOU WANT [珠光寶氣
ESWS 101 - Cry Me A Rider
Podcast episode 101 ES: THE ALLURE OF TEARS [傾城之淚], YOU DON'T GET LIFE A SECOND TIME (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara), WS: UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING, GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE, Video: n/a
ESWS 100 - Between Love and FIre
Podcast episode 100 Guests: Kenneth Brorsson (http://podcastonfire.com/), Ross Chen (http://lovehkfilm.com/)
ESWS 099 - Gambling and Rambling
Podcast episode 099 ES: MR. AND MRS. GAMBLER [爛賭夫鬥爛賭妻], WS: n/a Video: LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE [奪命金] Blu-ray