East Screen West Screen episode 227

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: 29+1 [29+1]

West Screen: ALIEN: COVENANT

This week, Netflix news abounds, a new Ann Hui film on the horizon. CGV cinema to open in Hong Kong, reboot news and our films for this week Chrissie Chau and Joyce Cheng in 29+1 [29+1] and the xenomorph is back again in ALIEN: COVENANT.

Interlude: 29+1 MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o2PTLi8ujw

Interlude 2: ALIEN COVENANT trailer music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P8E0AUPspw

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East Screen West Screen episode 226

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED [喜欢你] and DUCKWEED [乘風破浪]

West Screen: n/a

On this episode, Kevin and I gush further about our love for Japanese reality show TERRACE HOUSE. We also discuss the new trailer for CBS series STAR TREK DISCOVERY starring Michelle Yeoh and the new Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun Fat production PROJECT GUTENBERG. And for our films this week we look at THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED [喜欢你] and DUCKWEED [乘風破浪].

Interlude: 《This Is Not What I Expected》MV--1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lQYEkTTHpw

Interlude 2: "Duckweed" Theme song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCW__tdplms

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East Screen West Screen episode 225

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: SHOCK WAVE [拆彈專家]

West Screen: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

This week Kevin brings us some news updates on films and we get into a discussion of a Cannes' ruling on streaming media. Then Kevin presents his take on Herman Yau's latest, with Andy Lau headlining in SHOCK WAVE [拆彈專家]. Then it's back into space with Marvel's latest cosmic adventure in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Interlude: 劉德華 慢慢習慣　電影 《拆彈專家 Shock Wave 》MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9tEJYHVyYM

Interlude 2: Mr. Blue Sky - ELO [Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2] Official Soundtrack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAOMIH7cgh0

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East Screen West Screen episode 224

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: LOVE OFF THE CUFF [春嬌救志明]

West Screen: THE CIRCLE

Kevin returns from his travels abroad to give us a full recap of his time in Udine's Far East Film Festival. Then he presents his take on Pang Ho Cheung's third film in his rom-com series with LOVE OFF THE CUFF [春嬌救志明]. Then it's back over to the West with a look at the novel turned cinematic techno-thriller THE CIRCLE.

Interlude: 五月天 X 《春嬌救志明》主題曲 MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GScDdy1CByU

Interlude 2: Wonderland by Danny Elfman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlUGtsAyD8c

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East Screen West Screen episode 223

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE [指甲刀人魔]

West Screen: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

This week, Kevin calls in with a field report from Udine's Far East Film Festival. Along with a discussion of highlights from he event, he covers a review of the new Zhou Dong-Yu film A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE [指甲刀人魔]. Then for the West Screen review it's back over to hollywood and those little blue guys, with a look at SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

Interlude: 《指甲刀人魔》A Nail Clipper Romance MV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxfLRIOIxxM

Interlude 2: n/a

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East Screen West Screen episode 222

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: MAD WORLD [一念無明] and SAMURAI GOURMET

West Screen: n/a On this episode Kevin takes us over the HKFA winners for 2016, we discuss a new Bollywood hit with DANGAL, and we also have some updates on the RTHK Netflix offerings mentioned a few episodes back. Then for our reviews, Kevin looks at the highly acclaimed MAD WORLD [一念無明] and I look to a new streaming series out of Japan, SAMURAI GOURMET [野武士のグルメ].

Interlude: Tears For Fears - Mad World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1ZvPSpLxCg

Interlude 2: n/a

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East Screen West Screen episode 221

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT [救殭清道夫]

West Screen: GHOST IN THE SHELL

This week, back after a two week hiatus, we give our brief thoughts on Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Kevin follows up with some news on the film's presence in Malaysia as well as some UDINE FEFF announcements and some Asian remakes of Asian films. And for our reviews, Kevin takes a bite out of VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT [救殭清道夫] and then it is over to Hollywood for the polemical remake of the anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL.

Interlude: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT THEME SONG 《救僵清道夫》电影主题曲 －《长相厮守》

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0tsWw823As

Interlude 2: Ghost in the Shell Soundtrack Making of Cyborg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0z08OpmEPc

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East Screen West Screen episode 220

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: HUSBAND KILLERS [女士復仇]

West Screen: KONG: SKULL ISLAND

On this episode, Kevin takes us through his experience at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, the HKIFF line-up, and we talk about the Malaysia ban of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. In the reviews segment, Kevin looks at Fire Lee's latest directorial outing with HUSBAND KILLERS [女士復仇] and I discuss the latest in the expanding kaiju cinematic universe with KONG: SKULL ISLAND.

Interlude: n/a

Interlude 2: n/a

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East Screen West Screen episode 219

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: SISTERHOOD [骨妹]

West Screen: LOGAN

This week, a Netflix update on our story on episode 218 about RTHK listings..Some HKIFF and TVB news, and our films for the week with Kevin's look at SISTERHOOD [骨妹] and Hugh Jackman's last stand as LOGAN.

Interlude: Theme song from SISTERHOOD 【告別昨天】《骨妹》

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hghipqVOPdY

Interlude 2: X-men 90s Cartoon Theme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRmoy6bHUX4

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East Screen West Screen episode 218

Hong Kong Cinema Podcast

East Screen: KUNG FU YOGA [功夫瑜伽] and GANTZ: O

West Screen: n/a

This week, the Oscars happened, some Kara Hui and Tsui Hark news, a Netflix pairing with RTHK and HMV goes streaming. Then we look at our films for the week, Jackie Chan's latest with KUNG FU YOGA [功夫瑜伽] and the Japanese CGI film GANTZ: O

Interlude: Kung Fu Yoga Song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV2oNylpEuw

Interlude 2: ドレスコーズ「人間ビデオ」MUSIC VIDEO （フル3DCGアニメ映画「GANTZ:O」主題歌）

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YJWe2nsfPo

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