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agoodmouse
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 Posted: Sun May 17, 2009 4:14 am Post subject: Kar Wai Wong film fans? |
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(The links below go to YouTube clips of the films.)
I've watched In the Mood For Love, 2046, Days of Being Wild, and a few others. He's an amazing director.
I have to say that 2046 was my favorite film out of them all. |
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c_malinow
Joined: 13 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 5:11 am Post subject: Won Kar Wai |
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| yeah, I love Won Kar Wai films! They are usually very poetic and shot very nicely. Have you seen "My Blueberry Nights"? I thought "happy together" was a good one too, although I'm not gay. I've seen every film of his I think. There are many good Chinese and Korean movies out there. For some reason (aside from animation) I am having trouble finding good Japanese films though. Aside from the old "Kawasawa" films. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
Location: Seoul yo
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 8:39 am Post subject: Re: Kar Wai Wong film fans? |
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| agoodmouse wrote: |
(The links below go to YouTube clips of the films.)
I've watched In the Mood For Love, 2046, Days of Being Wild, and a few others. He's an amazing director.
I have to say that 2046 was my favorite film out of them all. |
Check out Chungking Express!!
And for the true supplementary experience to watching the movie, stay at the actual Chungking Mansions in HK. I sure did! [/url] |
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Kuros
Joined: 27 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 10:31 am Post subject: Re: Kar Wai Wong film fans? |
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| agoodmouse wrote: |
I have to say that 2046 was my favorite film out of them all. |
I couldn't get into it. I put it away after a half hour. I know he's a great director and all that, but I was just so bored. |
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Aelric
Joined: 02 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Won Kar Wai |
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| c_malinow wrote: |
| yeah, I love Won Kar Wai films! They are usually very poetic and shot very nicely. Have you seen "My Blueberry Nights"? I thought "happy together" was a good one too, although I'm not gay. I've seen every film of his I think. There are many good Chinese and Korean movies out there. For some reason (aside from animation) I am having trouble finding good Japanese films though. Aside from the old "Kawasawa" films. |
For a great Japanese director, check out Takeshi Kitano AKA "Beat" Takeshi. Some moves of his are Sonetine, Fireworks (Hana-bi), Kids Return, Brother, Kikojiro and Dolls. He usually stars in his own movies which works because he is a good actor. You may recognize him as one of the Japanese hosts of MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) on TV in the states, but don't let that dissuade you, he is like Bill Murray or Tom Hanks, a Comedian that is great at dramatic roles as well.
Wong Kar Wai is great too. In fact, ChungKing Express and Days of Being Wild are two of my favorite movies, although In the Mood for Love is definitely his best. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:05 am Post subject: Re: Won Kar Wai |
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| Aelric wrote: |
For a great Japanese director, check out Takeshi Kitano AKA "Beat" Takeshi. Some moves of his are Sonetine, Fireworks (Hana-bi), Kids Return, Brother, Kikojiro and Dolls. He usually stars in his own movies which works because he is a good actor. You may recognize him as one of the Japanese hosts of MXC (Most Extreme Elimination Challenge) on TV in the states, but don't let that dissuade you, he is like Bill Murray or Tom Hanks, a Comedian that is great at dramatic roles as well.
Wong Kar Wai is great too. In fact, ChungKing Express and Days of Being Wild are two of my favorite movies, although In the Mood for Love is definitely his best. |
Little known fact: Takeshi Kitano is actually ethnically Korean! Most Japanese people don't even know that... although the more you look at him, you can't help but think, "Why didn't I notice it before?"
Yeah! Chungking Express! Have you been to Hong Kong? I'd recommend staying at the Mansions. Interesting times to be had for approximately $5 a night. |
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Bloopity Bloop
Joined: 26 Apr 2009
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| Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 1:08 am Post subject: |
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While I agree that Kitano is a versatile actor (drama skills included), I'd say he's most well known for his dry/dead-pan humor.
Have you seen his take on Zatoichi? |
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