Category: Eastern
Posted on April 19, 2012 |
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Project A / 'A' gai wak (1983)
Action | Comedy | Crime
In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Reluctantly, the Coast Guard is given money to fight these pirates, but the pirates themselves have many contacts (that is, bribed officials) in the government, and seek to thwart the Coast Guard's efforts to eliminate them. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made fools of.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Dick Wei, Mars, Isabella Wong, Po Tai, Wu Long Cheung
Director: Jackie Chan
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Posted on April 17, 2012 |
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Wheels on Meals / Kuai can che (1984)
Action | Comedy
Two martial arts buddies, who earn their living selling fast food on the streets of Barcelona, join forces with a private detective to rescue an heiress held captive by her wicked uncle.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen
Director: Sammo Hung
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Posted on April 17, 2012 |
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The Killer Who Never Kills / Sha Shou Ouyang Penzai (2011)
Action | Comedy | Romance
The title speaks for itself. Hsiao plays Ouyang Penzai, which translates into “potted plant,” the understudy of a retired contract killer, who has taken over his master’s work for the mafia. In a reference to the film “Léon,” the well-trained underling has a hobby of cultivating potted plants, but experiences some difficulties in taking a life.
Starring: Jam Hsiao, Chen-Xi Lin, Chrissie Chow, Eric Tsang, Nien-Hsien Ma, Janel Tsai, David Zhao
Director: Fengbo Li
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Tags: Chen-Xi Lin, Chrissie Chow, David Zhao, Eric Tsang, Fengbo Li, Jam Hsiao, Janel Tsai, Nien-Hsien Ma
Posted on April 17, 2012 |
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Steamboy / Suchîmubôi (2004)
Action | Adventure | Animation | Family | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Rei is a young inventor living in the U.K. in the middle of the 19th century. Shortly before the first ever World Expo, a marvelous invention called the "Steam Ball", behind which a menacing power is hidden, arrives at his door from his grandfather Roid in the U.S. Meanwhile the nefarious Ohara Foundation has sent men to acquire theSteam Ball so that they can use its power towards their own illicit ends.
Starring: Anna Paquin, Patrick Stewart, Alfred Molina, Anne Suzuki, Masane Tsukayama, Katsuo Nakamura, Manami Konishi
Director: Katsuhiro Ohtomo
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Tags: Alfred Molina, Anna Paquin, Anne Suzuki, Katsuhiro Ohtomo, Katsuo Nakamura, Manami Konishi, Masane Tsukayama, Patrick Stewart
Posted on April 13, 2012 |
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The Love Eterne / Liang Shan Bo yu Zhu Ying Tai (1963)
Musical
In this dreamy romance set in China during the fourth-century, a young woman convinces her parents to allow her to dress as a boy and attend university. Once there she soon falls in love with another student, but of course, she cannot tell him the truth lest she jeopardize her chance for an education.
Starring: Betty Loh, Ivy Ling
Director: Han Hsiang Li
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Posted on April 11, 2012 |
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Abba (2011)
Biography | History
"Abba" is a musical documentary about the life and legacy of Hong Yi-feng, one of the most iconic popular musicians in post-World War II Taiwan. The film, produced by Hong's three sons, offers great music, nostalgic discoveries, a glimpse into creative minds, a complex and tender family story and some food for thought on the possible healing power of religion.
Starring: Yi-feng Hong, Rong-hong Hong, Jing-yao Hong, Rong-liang Hong
Director: Rong-liang Hong
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Tags: Jing-yao Hong, Rong-hong Hong, Rong-liang Hong, Yi-feng Hong
Posted on April 9, 2012 |
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The Front Line / Go-ji-jeon (2011)
Drama | War
A veteran intelligence officer accepts the assignment and discovers mysterious and tragic occurrences surrounding a former comrade he had long thought dead. In the epic battle for survival that follows, the two men become locked in a deadly battle of wills. One will sacrifice his humanity for the sake of his 'brothers'; the other will discover compassion in the agonies of war. Ultimately, both will be forced to fight side-by-side, so their loved ones can enjoy freedom for just one more day.
Starring: Ha-kyun Shin, Soo Go, Seung-su Ryu, Chang-Seok Ko, Je-hoon Lee
Director: Hun Jang
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Posted on April 9, 2012 |
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10+10 (2011)
Drama
Initiated by the Golden Horse Film Festival, 10+10 is a collaborative project that brings together 20 Taiwanese film directors, each given free rein to create a 5-minute short under the central theme of "Taiwan's uniqueness". The resulting anthology, encompassing a whole spectrum of genres, styles, and subjects, is not only a showcase for the creativity and diversity of contemporary Taiwan cinema, but also a love letter to the island they call home.
Director: Tso-chi Chang, Arvin Chen, Kuo-fu Chen, Yu-Hsun Chen, Wen-Tang Cheng, Yu-Chieh Cheng, Yen-ping Chu, Mong-Hong Chung, Wi Ding Ho, Chi-jan Hou
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Tags: Arvin Chen, Chi-jan Hou, Kuo-fu Chen, Mong-Hong Chung, Tso-chi Chang, Wen-Tang Cheng, Wi Ding Ho, Yen-ping Chu, Yu-Chieh Cheng, Yu-Hsun Chen
Posted on April 8, 2012 |
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate / Long men fei jia (2011)
Action | Adventure
The bad guys are the eunuchs of the Imperial Court, who have created their own unaccountable secret police, armed with bizarre weapons and utterly ruthless in their quest for power and wealth. The good guys are led by a former general, stripped of his rank by the eunuchs, who set out to shield the innocent, right some wrongs and restore decency to the Imperial Court. And the ugly guys are a gang of cut-throat bandits who have caught scent of a hoard of hidden treasure. Their conflicts come to a head at Dragon Inn, a remote outpost in the desert at the very frontier of the kingdom.
Starring: Jet Li, Xun Zhou, Kun Chen, Lunmei Kwai, Yuchun Li, Mavis Fan, Siu-Wong Fan, Chia Hui Liu
Director: Hark Tsui
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Tags: Chia Hui Liu, Hark Tsui, Jet Li, Kun Chen, Lunmei Kwai, Mavis Fan, Siu-Wong Fan, Xun Zhou, Yuchun Li
Posted on April 6, 2012 |
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I Love Hong Kong 2012 / I Love Hong Kong 2 / Wo Ai Xiang Gang: Xi Shang Jia Xi (2012)
Comedy
Kuok is famous weather forecast announcer, who dreams to be in the headlines, but failed to do so even when he is about to retire. One day, he finds out that the world is facing a deadly threat and the chance arises to him to become a news sensation. This is when the fun, laughter and havoc come in place.
Starring: Eric Tsang, Teresa Mo, Bosco Wong, Denise Ho, Shui-Fan Fung, Shaw Yin Yin, Chi Wah Wong, Xinyu Zhang, William So, Cheung-Ching Mak
Director: Wilson Chin, Shu-Kai Chung
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Tags: Bosco Wong, Cheung-Ching Mak, Chi Wah Wong, Denise Ho, Eric Tsang, Shaw Yin Yin, Shu-Kai Chung, Shui-Fan Fung, Teresa Mo, William So, Wilson Chin, Xinyu Zhang
Posted on April 5, 2012 |
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200 Pounds Beauty / Minyeo-neun goerowo (2006)
Comedy | Romance
A vastly overweight woman who works as a "ghost singer" for a famous pop star is in love. One day, she decides to resort to drastic surgery in order to make herself thin and attractive.
Starring: Ah-jung Kim, Jin-mo Ju, Yong-geon Kim, Dong-il Song, Hyeon-shik Lim
Director: Yong-hwa Kim
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Posted on April 5, 2012 |
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Paradise Kiss / Paradaisu kisu (2011)
Drama
A chance encounter leads Yukari, a burnt out high school student, to a group of dedicated fashion design students. She becomes their model for their graduating exhibition and discovers her talent for modeling.
Starring: Keiko Kitagawa, Shunji Igarashi, Kento Kaku, Natsuki Katô, Fumino Kimura
Director: Takehiko Shinjo
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Posted on April 3, 2012 |
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Re-Cycle / Gwai wik (2006)
Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller
Re-Cycle, a romance novelist (Angelica Lee) announces the title of her next project – Land of the Dead. After running out of ideas, she deletes all drafts from her computer. Then she starts seeing a strange woman over and over again and stories described in her drafts all come alive. She decides to follow the woman, who leads her to an unknown land.
Starring: Angelica Lee, Siu-Ming Lau, Zeng Qi Qi, Rain Li, Lawrence Chou
Director: Danny Pang, Oxide Pang
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Posted on April 1, 2012 |
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Oh My Friend (2011)
Romance
Chandu is passionate about music and he wants to become a lead singer and guitarist. His father is a government employee and wants his son to become a corporate employee. Siri is ChanduΓÇÖs childhood friend and neighbor. Both of them are extremely close friends. Siri has a boy friend Uday and Chandu falls in love with Ritu Sharma. The rest of the story is all about the confusions and conflict between and love and friendship.
Starring: Siddharth, Shruti K. Haasan, Hansika Motwani
Director: Venu Sriram
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Posted on April 1, 2012 |
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Romancing in Thin Air / Gao hai ba zhi lian II (2012)
Drama | Romance
A Hong Kong movie megastar jilted at the altar by his actress bride finds true love in a neurotic fan while licking his wound in high-altitude Yunnan in China.
Starring: Louis Koo, Sammi Cheng, Yuanyuan Gao, Yi Huang, Wilfred Lau, Guangjie Li, Niu Tien, Baoqiang Wang
Director: Johnnie To
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Tags: Baoqiang Wang, Guangjie Li, Johnnie To, Louis Koo, Niu Tien, Sammi Cheng, Wilfred Lau, Yi Huang, Yuanyuan Gao
Posted on March 29, 2012 |
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Shinobi / Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)
Action | Drama | Fantasy | Romance
The year is 1614. Japan is finally a unified country under the first shogun, Tokugawa. Gennosuke of Kohga and Oboro of Iga, are the last hope of two isolated ninja villages wracked by endless tragedy and a cycle of revenge. The blessing of their love should have brought peace to the suffering people. However, the conspiracy brought by Tokugawa once again tears the two villages apart. Gennosuke constantly speaks in favor of peace, while Oboro takes the choice to fight to resolve the conflict. With each Ninja having super human powers, the battle is set to fight off each other for their own existence. Now destined to meet as enemies, will Gennosuke and Oboro find a way to pursuit their star-crossed love?
Starring: Jô Odagiri, Yukie Nakama
Director: Ten Shimoyama
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Posted on March 29, 2012 |
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Battlefield Heroes / Pyeong-yang-seong (2011)
Comedy | Drama
This story unfolds 8 years after 'Battle of Hwangsanbeol', which destroyed Baekjae, when Silla-Tang Dynasty union attacks Goguryeo.
Starring: Jin-yeong Jeong, Mun-shik Lee, Seung-yong Ryoo, Woo-seon Seon, Jeong-geun Sin, Ha-neul Kang
Director: Jun-ik Lee
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Tags: Ha-neul Kang, Jeong-geun Sin, Jin-yeong Jeong, Jun-ik Lee, Mun-shik Lee, Seung-yong Ryoo, Woo-seon Seon
Posted on March 25, 2012 |
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All's Well, Ends Well / Baat seng bou hei (2012)
Comedy | Romance
Four men go on a heroic mission to help four women and wind up experiencing a series of mishaps.
Starring: Donnie Yen, Lynn Hung, Louis Koo, Mini Yang, Sandra Ng, Chapman To, Kelly Chen, Bak-Ming Wong
Director: Hing-Ka Chan
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Posted on March 25, 2012 |
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A Tale of Legendary Libido / Garoojigi (2008)
Comedy | Fantasy
Hidden in the ancient Korean folklore lies a tragic character with a massive inferiority complex. Byun Kang-se's problem stems from his seriously impaired libido due to a freak accident when he was young. He lives in a small village deep inside a mountain where women's estrogen flows freely and men do not possess much control. The women tease and ridicule Byun, a man who's without manhood within, and he hides himself in the mountains. There he encounters a traveling monk and attains the ultimate male power of never-ending erection and arousal. Around this time all men are grouped and sent off to war and only Byun remains to satisfy the women of the village who are only happy to line up outside his home and quench their sexual desires and fantasies.
Starring: Tae-gyu Bong, Jin-ah Kim, Dal-su Oh, Yeo-jeong Yoon, Ong Jae-ho
Director: Han-sol Shin
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Posted on March 23, 2012 |
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The Viral Factor / Jik zin (2012)
Action | Drama
Jon and Yeung are two brothers, who due to family circumstances, are led down different paths in life – one of them a recalcitrant criminal and the other an Interpol agent.
Starring: Carl Ng, Nicholas Tse, Bing Bai, Jay Chou, Andy On
Director: Dante Lam
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Tags: Andy On, Bing Bai, Carl Ng, Dante Lam, Jay Chou, Nicholas Tse