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Every summer, the Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) stages Summer IFF, a mini showcase that presents a crowd-pleasing smorgasbord of brand new festival delights, future cult favourites and restored… Read More
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One of the most recognisable and successful performers in South Korea, Lee Byung-hun is back on our screens this week in the dramatic conclusion of Netflix’s global K-drama phenomenon, Squid… Read More
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This week sees the cinema release of Ballerina, the first in a series of planned spin-off movies from the incredibly successful John Wick action franchise. Focusing on a new character,… Read More
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One of the most celebrated cinematic love stories of all time, Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love returns to Hong Kong cinemas this week in recognition of the film’s… Read More
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With winter and awards season firmly in the rear-view mirror, cinema-goers can set their sights on some potential blockbuster entertainment from Hollywood in the next few months. Alongside the inevitable… Read More
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With the 97th Academy Awards finally upon us, here are my final predictions for what will win in all 23 categories: Best Picture: ANORA – WINNER Best Director: Sean Baker… Read More
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It’s that time again. Steve and I knuckle down and commit to our favourite films of the past 12 months. There will be laughter, tears, maybe even a little bloodshed.… Read More
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As part of our Every Best Picture series, Steve and I welcome critic Josh Hurtado to discuss this lavish spectacle of epic fifties filmmaking, based on the novel by Jules… Read More
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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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