East Screen West Screen

By Paul Fox

East Screen West Screen - Join hosts Paul Fox and Kevin Ma as the talk film from the Fragrant Harbour. Each show will focus on news and reviews from Hong Kong, Asia, and abroad. With occasional gues... more

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November 21, 2012 ESWS 131 - War and Piece
East Screen West Screen episode 131
East Screen:
COLD WAR [寒戰]
West Screen:
SKYFALL
Video Pick: n/a
A short show this week as we only look at two films. Up first, the long awaited Hong Kong film COLD WAR [寒戰]. Then it's back to Bond basics as Daniel Craig returns for SKYFALL.
We also discuss the status of Netflix in Asia, Ang Lee's new film studio in Taiwan, and the latest on the LOGAN'S RUN remake.
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1h 17min
November 04, 2012 ESWS 130 - Natural Born Sequels
East Screen West Screen episode 130
East Screen:
TAI CHI HERO [太極2英雄崛起]
NATURAL BORN LOVERS [天生愛情狂]
West Screen:
SILENT HILL: REVELATION
Video Pick: n/a
On this week's episode we head back to the steam-punk inspired sequel TAI CHI HERO [太極2英雄崛起]. Then Kevin brings up up to speed on the latest Patrick Kong romantic comedy NATURAL BORN LOVERS [天生愛情狂]. Finally, I take a look at the strangeness of the game-inspired sequel SILENT HILL: REVELATION.
We also discuss the the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney, and interview scholar Wei Ping about the HKFA ghost screening series being held in November.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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1h 35min
November 01, 2012 ESWS 129 - Dredd and Buried
East Screen West Screen episode 129
East Screen:
HELTER SKELTER [ヘルタースケルター]
West Screen:
DREDD
FRANKENWEENIE
Video Pick: n/a
On episode 129, Kevin takes us inside the world of Japanese beauty with the film [HELTER SKELTER [ヘルタースケルター]. Then we head back ot the future for a look at the comic turned movie turned remake DREDD. Finally I dig up my inner emo-kid to look at Tim Burton's FRANKENWEENIE.
We also look at news about FENG SHUI's ins and outs at the Tokyo International Film Festival. A funny little Mario film on YouTube, and the upcoming Ghost Film series at the Hong Kong Film Archive.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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1h 7min
October 27, 2012 ESWS 126 - Teddybears and Assassins
East Screen West Screen episode 126
East Screen:
THE ASSASSINS [銅雀台]
TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始]
West Screen:
TED
Video Pick: n/a
On this episode Kevin covers the latest film set in the Three Kingdoms period with THE ASSASSINS [銅雀台] starring Chow Yun Fat. Then we look at the latest martial arts action adventure from director Stephen Fung, TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始]. Finally for west screen Kevin takes a look at the directorial debut of that Family Guy guy with TED.
We look at some early Oscars news and some Hong Kong film news.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 17min
October 27, 2012 ESWS 128 - Bananas is Pyjamas
East Screen West Screen episode 128
East Screen:
LOVE IS... PYJAMAS [男人如衣服]
West Screen:
RUBY SPARKS
Video Pick: n/a
For episode 128, Kevin and I inspect the latest film from Vincent Kok LOVE IS... PYJAMAS [男人如衣服]. Then Kevin takes a look at narrative come to life in RUBY SPARKS.
In news, we look at Stephen Chow's joint venture to create a theme park. Veteran film persona Raymond Wong gets a stock listing, and Ann Hui's experience being robbed in Wuhan.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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As always, thanks for listening!
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55min
October 27, 2012 ESWS 127 - Fruit Loopers
East Screen West Screen episode 127
East Screen:
ENGLISH VINGLISH
West Screen:
LOOPER
Video Pick: n/a
For episode 127, Kevin looks at the Bollywood comedy ENGLISH VINGLISH. Then we head back over to Hollywood to take a crack at the paradoxically challenged film LOOPER starring Joseph Gordon Levitt.
In news we look at the early box office results for TAI CHI 0 [太極1 從零開始], and Dreamworks' plan to produce two films a year and a white paper on Transmedia in Chinese film from Haexagon concepts.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 32min
October 27, 2012 ESWS Halloween Special 2012
East Screen West Screen Halloween Special 2012
Full commentary track for SECTOR 7 [7광구]
Happy Halloween folks. For our special commentary episode Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com stops buy to help Kevin and I comment onSECTOR 7 [7광구]. And if that in itself isn't scary, I don't know what is. Enjoy :-)
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1h 43min
October 23, 2012 ESWS 125 - Journey to the Breast
East Screen West Screen episode 125
East Screen:
DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY [一路向西]
West Screen:
n/a
Video Pick: n/a
This week we head back into category III territory with the soft core Hong Kong film DUE WEST: OUR SEX JOURNEY [一路向西]. Joining Kevin and I as we unravel this latest entry into sexy-time cinema is Dr. Sean Tierney who discusses with us the ins and outs of the film and the return of the category III film to mainstream cinemas.
We also discuss Robert McKee's comments that China needs more comedies, the withdrawal of THE FLOATING CITY [浮城] and news about the latest Godzilla film.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 24min
October 23, 2012 ESWS 124 - Bullets Over Bummer
East Screen West Screen episode 124
East Screen:
THE BULLET VANISHES [消失的子彈],
BARFI
West Screen:
RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION,
THE EXPENDABLES 2
Video Pick: n/a
This week we bring us a pairing between veteran actor Lau Ching Wan and former music idol Nic Tse in a Sherlock-ian style mystery THE BULLET VANISHES [消失的子彈]. Kevin covers the latest Bollywood hit, BARFI. I head back to the biohazard apocalypse for RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION and Kevin gears up to take on THE EXPENDABLES 2.
We also discuss what a new iPhone and 2nd Apple Store mean for content on the Hong Kong iTunes store and the news of Jackie Chan's return to the Police Story franchise in 2013.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
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As always, thanks for listening!
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1h 19min
September 23, 2012 ESWS 123 - Simon Yam vs. Simon Ham
East Screen West Screen episode 123
East Screen:
THE THIEVES (Korea)
PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島]
West Screen:
SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD
Video Pick:
n/a
It's a short show this week as family obligations kept the schedule tied up, but Kevin takes us through the Korean heist film THE THIEVES which features a small role by Hong Kong actor Simon Yam. Then we turn off all sense of cinema sanity to cover PASSION ISLAND [熱愛島], also starring Simon Yam. Finally Kevin heads back to Hollywood for SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD.
Show notes and details can be found at our main website.
visit us at
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As always, thanks for listening!
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54min

FAQs about East Screen West Screen:

How many episodes does East Screen West Screen have?

The podcast currently has 296 episodes available.