film recommendations

joybetluck · Joined: 25 Aug 2007 Posts: 205

Just watched on TV channel More4 the film 15 minutes (2001) with Robert de Nero. It is a satirical look at the Media and American Society in general through the hypothetical case of a pair of Russian criminals who visited the country.
So much of the Satire is still applicable and still unfolding in the West today. It is truly a visionary tale.
I wish I have seen it back than. It would have made me smarter.
Amazingly the film has only 1 Oscar nomination and award. May be back than it told of too much uncomfortable truth and people were distracted by 9/11.
I recommend every adults to watch it. The pace really pick up after the criminals went through US custom. The film has a great story line; keeps you glue to your seat in terror at time and laughing and in tears at others.
It would be unfair for me to single out Robert De Nero even though he was in his element, as everyone was suited for their particular role.
You may still have a chance to see it this month on More4 as I think their films are often rerun during the month.
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Edwina Lee · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 1281 Location: High Wycombe, UK

Great recommendation Joybetluck Wink

sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

Went to see 'Cape No.7' on 21.02.09 at Asia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1, and enjoyed the movie very much. Was pleasantly surprised, it turned out to be a really good movie with a good story and muscical score. No wonder, this movie was the most talked about movie in Taiwan last year. Do see it if you get a change.

Met and chatted with the film director, Wei Te-sheng, after the screening in Asia House. What ashamed this movie did not make it on the shortlist for the Best Foreign Film Award at the Oscars 2009. I am pretty confident this talented director will win an Oscar (just as Ang Lee did) one day.

I love the the music in the above movie. Here is a sample vide:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pnv0LD8lCCw&feature=related

Edwina Lee · Joined: 06 Oct 2006 Posts: 1281 Location: High Wycombe, UK

Beautiful piece of music sunnyoke Very Happy

sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

At the '2008 Golden Horse Award' (Taiwan), the film 'Cape No.7' won six awards for:-
Best Supporting Actor;
Best Original Film Score;
Best Original Film Song;
The Audience Choice Award;
The Outstanding Taiwanese Film of the Year; and
The Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year (Wei Te-sheng)

(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_No._7 )

JRson · Joined: 10 Mar 2009 Posts: 5

I love Forever Enthralled now.

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sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

Will be going to see again the Taiwan's hit movie of last year (2008) "Cape No. 7", which will be screened at 3.30.p.m. on 16th April 2009 at The Coronet Notting Hill Gate cinema in London W2 - as part of the 'Taiwan Cinefest London 09'.
(N.B. For more details of the 'Taiwan Cinefest', log onto: http://www.taiwancinefest.com )

'Cape No. 7' (directed by Wei Te-sheng) is the second best-selling film in Taiwan's history. To view a short clip (trailer), visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51DcLjYl6Cc

sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

The Journey of 'Falling For Grace'
by Fay Ann LEE (film-maker)
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Came across an article about Fay Ann LEE (film-maker) in South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) recently, and did a bit of research on her career. As a result, saw this clip in youtube (entitled: The Journey of "Falling For Grace") and thought it might be of interest to readers in this Forum. Log onto:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itAXfZqcKws&feature=related

Will definitely go and see 'Falling For Grace' if it is shown in the cinema in the UK shortly.

(N.B. For more details of 'Falling For Grace', visit: http://www.fallingforgrace.com)

pensggs · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 359

The journey is 'awe-inspiring'

The film might be worth seeing, but the journey must definitely be screened.

Here's an inspiring story of 'victory of the self' against 'all the odds'; a story that transcends all barriers made by humans against humans.

I will definitely make the journey to see this film.

sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

Look forward to watching John Woo's new movie "Red Cliff" when it is being screened in the cinemas (in the UK) shortly.

To view 'Red Cliff: Trailers & Clips', visit:
http://www.screenrush.co.uk/video/player_gen_cmedia=18861343&cfilm=578 90&hd=1.html

Yinnie · Joined: 24 Feb 2009 Posts: 3

red cliff! I need to see that ^^

I really like Korean films, like old boy and lady vengeance. psychological thrillers <3

I'm a massive fan of love actually, I watch that over and over again and i fall in love with it every time.

sandmanching · Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 2:53 am Post subject:

l've been downloading and watching endless movies last few months. in terms of chinese films, the highlights being:

那山那人那狗{ postmen from the mountains } beautiful scenery of hunan.

for our resident miss spring vase and other mainlanders...the east is red [東方紅],spring in a small town[小城之春].wreaths under the mountains[高山下的花环] and girl basketball player no5[女篮5号]which was china's first colour film!

then theres the assembly[集结号]....red cliff 2 is better than part 1..cape no7 l found as cliched as bridgitte lin dressed as a man in a martial arts movie...if you pardon the pun...what pun?...well, no pun was intended...

which lead me to michael hui...saw most of them including the hui brothers ones...security unlimited was best of the early ones. then most of stephen chows....they were alright as entertainment..

martial arts...ip man, fearless, iron monkey, shaolin's 36th chambers...

japanese ones...kurosawa's dreams, after the rain, graves of the fireflies-both the anime and the tv made drama.

ooh and il postino and cronos...phoebe in wonderland...the straight story...some coen brothers again...laurel and hardy.

might give these two a go next...scenes of city life [都市风光] and Street Angel (馬路天使)...like 小城之春, they're really old films from the 30s...lucky to have found them really.

right, back to movies...
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sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

sandmaching

I recommend you download also Yoji Yamada's "Tasogare Seibei" (The Twilight Samurai), which is one of my favourite Japanese samurai movies. This movie won an unprecedented 12 Japanese Academy Awards (in 2003), including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay.

sandmanching · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 1:06 am Post subject:

will do sunnyoyk mate, thanks...but l am doing some european ones at the moment...and sgt bilko tv series with phil silvers...so will do that one next even though l dont usually care much about so called awards... l mean take ben button for example...nothing like the original F.scott fritzgerald story at all and not for the better either...and thanks for all your informative posts.

sunnyoyk · Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 366 Location: London

My pleasure, Sandmanching.

Do let readers of this Forum know what you think of 'The Twilight Samurai' when you have the chance to watch it. I think, you (like me) will be surprised how good this movie really is.

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