East Screen West Screen episode 167

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

West Screen:

MINIONS

On this episode we do a rundown of our thoughts from SDCC and the leaked trailers that emerged. We also discuss news about a new Hello Kitty film and we turn our sights to the latest sequel/prequel from the DESPICABLE ME franchise MINIONS.

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East Screen West Screen episode 166

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

West Screen:

TERMINATOR GENISYS

This week Kevin and I talk about fireworks, films and franchises, including some news about the upcoming live action Japanese film ATTACK ON TITAN. Then we turn back the clock to talk about TERMINATOR: GENISYS and the film series as a whole.

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East Screen West Screen episode 165

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES [殺破狼 II]

Having returned from Shanghai, Kevin gives on update of the SIFF. Then we shift our sights back to the Hong Kong for the action fist-fest that is SPL 2: A TIME FOR CONSEQUENCES [殺破狼 II].

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East Screen West Screen episode 164

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

West Screen:

JURASSIC WORLD

With local films having limited release we once again turn our attention west to cover some Hollywood fare with JURASSIC WORLD. But before we get too deep into dinosaurs, Kevin talks about the New York Asia Film Festival 2015 and how MERS is affecting films and festivals in Asia.

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East Screen West Screen episode 163

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

IMPRISONED: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE RICH AND PRODIGAL [壹獄壹世界/ 高登闊少踎監日記]

Kevin is back from the French Riviera and ready to report on all things Cannes. And for our review this week we look at the latest prison comedy/drama IMPRISONED: SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR THE RICH AND PRODIGAL [壹獄壹世界: 高登闊少踎監日記].

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East Screen West Screen episode 162

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

HELIOS [赤道]

With Kevin on assignment in Cannes, Ross Chen of LoveHKFilm stops by to talk about some of the nerd-rage fallout surrounding AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON, and his thoughts on Hong Kong cinema so far in 2015. We also discuss our thoughts on the new pan-Asian production HELIOS [赤道].

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East Screen West Screen episode 161

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

ANGEL WHISPERS [花街柳巷]

It's that time of year again, and Kevin is here to take us through the 34th Hong Kong Film Awards. He also bring us an update on the Asian films at Cannes, and Taiwan's new protectionist measures for its film industry. Then a bit later we turn our eyes to the directorial debut of Carrie Ng in the category III film ANGEL WHISPERS [花街柳巷].

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East Screen West Screen episode 160

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

TWO THUMBS UP [衝鋒車]

This week, Kevin drops some big name news for Tsui Hark and Johnnie To. Jackie Chan's latest film heads to Udine. And LITTLE BIG MASTER [五個小孩的校長] turns out to be much bigger than expected. Then we climb aboard to talk about the crime comedy or errors TWO THUMBS UP [衝鋒車].

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East Screen West Screen episode 159

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

LOST AND LOVE [失孤]

Fresh out of both Hong Kong FilMart and the final days of the HKIFF Kevin brings us some news about new releases and planned projects. We also take a bit of time to discuss the ailing Hong Kong television network ATV as well as the results of this year's Asian Film Awards. Then we close out the episode with my take on Andy Lau's latest film LOST AND LOVE [失孤].

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East Screen West Screen episode 158

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen:

LITTLE BIG MASTER [五個小孩的校長]

This week Kevin brings us some news about a John Woo remake and the grand prix winner in Osaka and we take a look at a Hong Kong film based on real events in LITTLE BIG MASTER [五個小孩的校長).

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