East Screen West Screen episode 117

East Screen:

CAUGHT IN THE WEB [搜索]

West Screen:

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

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On episode 117 we are joined by Ross Chen (aka Kozo) from www.LoveHKFilm.com in the guest seat. Kevin, fresh back from Shenzhen, discusses the latest Mainland China film from Chen Kaige, CAUGHT IN THE WEB [搜索]. The we head west for a lengthy discussion of the final entry of the current Batman franchise, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES.

We also discuss the latest salvo in the 'war of languages' that has been occurring in Southern China between Cantonese and Mandarin usage involving director Pang Ho-Cheung. In addition we look discuss how cinema space in Hong Kong is being challenged by luxury brands.

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