To Live
To Live 1994, NR, 125 min. Directed by Zhang Yimou, Narrated by , Voices by , Starring Ge You, Gong Li, Niu Ben, Guo Tao, Jiang Wu, Liu Tianchi. The history of China over the last 50 years has been one of phenomenal transformations and political upheavals. To Live is an amazing two and a…
Before Sunrise
Richard Linklater takes one of the oldest romantic formulas in the book – strangers on a train – and creates a soulful melding of hearts, minds, and camera.
The Bride With White Hair II
The Bride With White Hair II 1993. Directed by David Yeung, Ronnie Yu, Narrated by , Voices by , Starring Leslie Cheung, Brigitte Lin. Finally, a Hong Kong sequel that lives up to its precursor’s premise (sort of). The titular bride of the first film, Lian (Lin) has gone completely mad this time around, rampaging…
Queen Margot
This visaully sumptuous story about regal intrigues and passions during the religious wars of the 16th century is based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas.
From Beijing With Love
From Beijing With Love 1994, NR, 89 min. Directed by Stephen Chaiu, Narrated by , Voices by , Starring Stephen Chaiu, Anitia Yuen. The James Bond 007 superspy genre is gleefully ripped to shreds in this typically jaw-dropping action/comedy from Hong Kong’s number one goofball, Stephen Chaiu, who also functions this time out as writer,…
