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Chow Chun Fai

I ran across the paintings of artist Chow Chun Fai on David Bordwell’s blog Observations on film art and FILM ART and I immediately consulted Google to learn more. Recreating stills from Hong Kong films in a raw, but faithful … Continue reading

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Movies 2008 #10 The Matrix

Yeah, I watched The Matrix again. Instead of me writing something new about it- and therefore having to dredge up the unpleasant memory of the sequels; why don’t you read this old article I wrote about Yuen Wo-Ping instead?

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Movies 2008 #9 Lady Snowblood – Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood – Love Song of Vengeance The short answer? I liked this film this much (opens hands up really wide). While this isn’t great cinema, it is certainly entertaining cinema. Wildly so. A steely eyed-murderess slashes her way through … Continue reading

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Movies 2008 #8 La Vie en Rose

La Vie en Rose With Let’s Get Lost I had quite a back to back with the movies recently. Both are excellent films about incredible talents with a strong thread of tragedy running through their lives- great cinema, definitely in … Continue reading

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Live Action Akira. I'm full of fear.

I’m not sold on this idea. Otomo is signed on as executive producer, so there’s that, but still… I have visions of a rat in front of the statehouse running through my mind. I’m looking at you Martin Scorcese. WB … Continue reading

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