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[Taste of Asia] The Malay Chronicles – Bloodlines (2011)
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsThe Malay Chronicles – Bloodlines is an epic fantasy romance, liberally sprinkled with marital arts action, things blowing up, gallons of blood gushing from sword wounds and plenty of slow motion screams of angst in the pouring rain. The blurb informs potential viewers that it... -
[Taste of Asia] Farewell My Concubine (1993)
Posted on August 3, 2011 | 1 CommentDirected by Chen Kaige, Farewell My Concubine is a visual and emotional masterpiece thoroughly deserving of its many international film awards and nominations, winning its section at the Cannes Film Festival. The films costumes, sets and props are as lavish and ornate as the operas... -
[Taste of Asia] The Lost Bladesman (2011)
Posted on July 27, 2011 | No CommentsThe film is set during China’s Three Kingdoms period where a great deal of warring and political upheaval occurred. To unify the country after the collapse of the Han dynasty, the general Cao Cao - the real power behind the Emperor, enlists Guan Yun... -
[Taste of Asia] Once a Thief (1991)
Posted on July 20, 2011 | No CommentsJohn Woo took a breather from his normal bloody thrillers to make this questionable romantic action comedy in 1991. The story focuses on three orphans who grew up under the tutelage of wealthy crime boss and a kindly police officer and train as thieves.... -
Slap Shot
Posted on July 16, 2011 | No CommentsDirector: George Roy Hill / Writer: Nancy Dowd / Starring: Paul Newman, Michael Ontkean, and Strother Martin For this week I chose another one of those old movies that I actually did see when I had much younger eyes. I know I must’ve watched this movie when I was somewhere between the ages of,... -
[Taste of Asia] Shinobi: Heart Under Blade ( 2005)
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 1 CommentNinjas with super magical powers, a ghostly figure who can’t die, forbidden love, treachery and the fate of two villages interwoven brilliant combat scenes and gorgeous cinematography. Japanese film doesn’t get any better than this. This is a beautifully tragic film directed by Ten Shimoyama... -
Cinematic Blues – Series Finale – July 11, 2011
Posted on July 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsGoing to make this short and sweet. Essentially, I’m ending this weekly column. I’m not leaving Pop Bunker; that way madness lies. I’m simply done with this concept. I’ll continue to post mini-reviews on my Twitter feed, but I want what I give to Pop... -
Old Movies / Young Eyes: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsDirector: Robert Benton / Writers: Avery Corman (novel), Robert Benton (screenplay) / Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, and Jane Alexander In keeping with the serious tone of the previous installment of OM/YE, this week I decided to have a look at an old academy fave Kramer vs. Kramer. I’m as big a fan of Dustin Hoffman as... -
[Taste of Asia] Shaolin Wooden Men (1976)
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsShaolin Wooden Men is a typical Hong Kong Martial Arts Movie which cobbles thin storylines and questionable acting to some awesome kick but action. The music swings between twee and chinese ‘action music’ most westerners find discordant. With dreadful dubbing and poor quality film, its... -
Looking Forward: July Movies (2011)
Posted on July 4, 2011 | No CommentsAfter May and June, you’d think July would be filled to the brim with fantastic movie offerings. You’d be completely correct, though most of the thigns worth seeing are mostly at the end of the month. The 4th of July weekend is mostly being left...
