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Review: The Banquet
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Sample ImageAfter the considerable crowd-pleasing impact of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero and Curse of the Golden Flower it’s a bit disenchanting to realise that the latest prestigious, generously budgeted Chinese costume drama The Banquet has slipped past audiences in the west almost completely unnoticed.
 
Song of the Fishermen: A Review
Monday, 05 May 2008
Song of the Fisherman

A sweeter treat could not have started the weekend, as the Song of the Fishermen, a film with live musical accompaniment, was presented by the Chinatown Arts Space on Friday 18 April at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

 
Icons of Revolution
Thursday, 01 May 2008
Mao BadgesIcons of Revolution, such a strong title, but it does not quite add up. Emilia Fuller offers commentary on the current exhibition of Mao paraphernalia at the British Museum. 
 
Manufactured Landscapes
Tuesday, 29 April 2008
manufactured landscapesSimon Crab reviews 'Manufactured Landscapes' by renowned photographer Edward Burtynsky. For full story and chance to win a free ticket for screening on 9th May, please click to read more.
 
Under the Influence
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Yang Lian under the influence of Ezra Pound: How could an American poet influence a Chinese poet? Not only influence his writing in general, but influence him to develop his understanding of Chinese, his native language? 
 
Protégé
Wednesday, 16 April 2008
Sample Image Remember that 1980s anti-drugs ad?  Just say no?  Protégé, the new film by Hong Kong director Derek Yee, is probably the closest cinema’s come to re-enacting the slogan.
 
Meet the Author: Bamboo Hirst
Saturday, 12 April 2008
Sample ImageXinran Xue, celebrated author of The Good Women of China introduced Shanghai-born Bamboo Hirst, author of the moving autobiography Blue China. Xinran’s relaxed engagement with her audience - she is a familiar speaker at Asia House - was well-matched by Bamboo’s lively spontaneity. Sheila Cornelius reviews the event.
 
Alive
Tuesday, 08 April 2008
Sa DingdingGlenn Watson reviews Sa Dingding's new album Alive.  Read on to find out how to win one of five copies!
 
The Go Master
Sunday, 30 March 2008
Go MasterSheila Cornelius reviews Tian Zhuangzhuang's The Go Master, part of the ICA's China in London film season.
 
Classic Film, Contemporary Score
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
Chi2 by Eric RichmondChinatown Arts Space presents Classic Film, Contemporary Score in partnership with ROH2 at the Royal Opera House.
 
Asian Cinema at the 22nd London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
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