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Attack on Titan is one of the most successful manga series of all time, selling more than 140 million copies since publication began in 2009. Hajime Isayama’s epic blend of… Read More
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In a year when Hong Kong cinema made history in its own backyard, and prominent filmmakers were chased out of their home countries for daring to speak truth to power,… Read More
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In the cinematic calendar, winter is traditionally a dumping ground for smaller movies with no discernible audience. Recently, however, the increased number of tentpole releases means that blockbusters are now… Read More
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According to Chinese symbology, those born in the Year of the Snake are often regarded as intelligent, if somewhat unscrupulous, characters. In film, however, the snake has been portrayed as… Read More
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Controversial Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice began showing in Hong Kong cinemas on Thursday – despite an official release date of November 28 – but the film had not escaped local censors… Read More
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They say Christmas comes but once a year, but festivities are starting early this season with the release this week of action comedy Red One. The film stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as the… Read More
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Spurred on by the imminent arrival of Ridley Scott’s sword and sandal sequel, Steve and I jump ahead in our Every Best Picture series to this glorious throwback to bygone… Read More
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For our Every Best Picture series, Steve and I welcome Sara Greenfield, host of the “Talk Classic to Me” podcast, onto the show to discuss this little film that could… Read More
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It’s been a funny old year. What with Hollywood holding back many of its biggest titles, and the qualifying period being extended by two extra months, this year’s nominees make… Read More
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While my head tells me that Sam Mendes’ technically audacious World War I epic 1917 will follow its success at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and PGAs, and win Best Picture,… Read More
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Adventure in cinema means being transported backwards or forwards in time, from one side of the globe to the other, or even out of our lives into a fantasy realm… Read More
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With the holidays behind us and awards season now in full swing, cinema screens will be playing host to a bounty of big-budget crowd-pleasers over the coming months. From the… Read More
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Your wedding day should be one of the happiest days of your life, yet it can also be one of the most stressful. From the months of planning, to interfering… Read More
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The road to success has been a rocky one for Academy Award-winning writer-director Bill Condon. His films have grossed US$3 billion worldwide, and he has worked with some of the… Read More
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The International Film Festival & Awards Macao returns for its fourth edition in December – a six-day celebration of the best in world cinema that includes some of the year’s… Read More
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The summer may be over, but Hollywood shows no sign of letting up on the must-see movies. Autumn means awards season, as the studios jostle to make the biggest splash… Read More
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Cinema is filled with stories about journeys, and none more so than the long, slow march towards death that each of us must travel. Ageing and mortality are inevitable facts… Read More
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The Hong Kong International Film Festival’s summer showpiece has arrived, with a rich and diverse selection of new offerings, many fresh from the Cannes Film Festival, together with an exciting… Read More
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