You might not get the dog you want, but you always get the dog you need. That old dog-lover’s adage applies peculiarly well to Chinese director Guan Hu’s “Black Dog.” A far smaller-scale project than his recent blockbusters “The Eight Hundred” and “The Sacrifice,” Guan’s latest — an Un Certain Regard standout at Cannes this year — nonetheless has the grandly cinematic vision to lend an intimate tale a gloriously epic, allegorical edge.
Set in a dying town on the fringes of the Gobi desert, “Black Dog” has elements of the genre western, like taciturn loner antihero Lang (a fantastic Eddie Peng), who returns to his eroded hometown himself hollowed out by repressed guilt for the incident that caused his recent imprisonment. But, dipped in the caustic soda of social commentary and steeped in the fatalistic mood of a place barely chugging by on borrowed time, the film also...
Set in a dying town on the fringes of the Gobi desert, “Black Dog” has elements of the genre western, like taciturn loner antihero Lang (a fantastic Eddie Peng), who returns to his eroded hometown himself hollowed out by repressed guilt for the incident that caused his recent imprisonment. But, dipped in the caustic soda of social commentary and steeped in the fatalistic mood of a place barely chugging by on borrowed time, the film also...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jessica Kiang
- Variety Film + TV
A sudden earthquake rippled through the entire chemical park in Gucheng County, with pipeline leaks triggering constant explosions. Disaster quickly escalates and if allowed to spread, the whole city will soon be razed to the ground. Tasked with putting out the fire, a group of members from the fire rescue station rush to the scene and so begins a race against time to protect and save lives. [Source: Far East Films]
Flash Over is directed by Oxide Pang – one half of the Pang brothers who are Hong Kong directors best known for The Eye (2002). The cast includes Du Jiang, Wang Qianyuan and Tong Liya. Theatrical release in China is scheduled for April 28, 2023.
Flash Over is directed by Oxide Pang – one half of the Pang brothers who are Hong Kong directors best known for The Eye (2002). The cast includes Du Jiang, Wang Qianyuan and Tong Liya. Theatrical release in China is scheduled for April 28, 2023.
- 4/7/2023
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Stars: Wu Jing, Wang Zhi, Andy Lau, Zina Blahusova, Clara Lee, Liya Tong, Matias Lorieri, Jeremiah Blakely, Temur Mamisashvili, Yanmanzi Zhu | Written by Gong Geer, Frant Gwo, Cixin Liu, Hongwei Wang, Ruchang Ye, Yang Zhixue | Directed by Frant Gwo
Released in 2019 The Wandering Earth became one of the largest grossing non-English language films in history, mostly on the strength of its performance in its native China. Of course, that made The Wandering Earth II inevitable. The only surprises are that rather than a sequel it’s a prequel, telling the story of the Moving Mountain Project that turned Earth into a giant spaceship and that it manages to be even longer than the original, coming in at just under three hours.
At the film’s start, The United Earth Government (Ueg) has been established and work on the first of the thousands of giant engines needed to move Earth out...
Released in 2019 The Wandering Earth became one of the largest grossing non-English language films in history, mostly on the strength of its performance in its native China. Of course, that made The Wandering Earth II inevitable. The only surprises are that rather than a sequel it’s a prequel, telling the story of the Moving Mountain Project that turned Earth into a giant spaceship and that it manages to be even longer than the original, coming in at just under three hours.
At the film’s start, The United Earth Government (Ueg) has been established and work on the first of the thousands of giant engines needed to move Earth out...
- 1/25/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
“How Long Will I Love U” is one of those movies that overflow with personality and joy just from the beginning. You may or may not like romantic comedies at all, but it is undeniable that “How Long Will I Love U” is a film made with much love, care and with a lot of attention to detail. If you really are a devotee to this kind of movies, you will definitely love this film and you will have a very pleasant time with it. “How Long Will I Love U” is the latest Chinese romcom by Lun Su, starring Liya Tong and Jiayin Lei.
The plot mixes fantasy with drama, romance and humor. Right from the start, we get to see the beginning credit titles, represented in funny and stylish drawings that will define the mood of the film. Afterwards, we meet one of our main protagonists: Xiaojiao, played by Liya Tong.
The plot mixes fantasy with drama, romance and humor. Right from the start, we get to see the beginning credit titles, represented in funny and stylish drawings that will define the mood of the film. Afterwards, we meet one of our main protagonists: Xiaojiao, played by Liya Tong.
- 8/26/2018
- by Pedro Morata
- AsianMoviePulse
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Carla Simón writes (with Valentina Viso) and directs this drama about a young girl (Laia Artigas) coping with the sudden death of her mother.
find cinemas
Mary Shelley
Haifaa Al-Mansour cowrites (with Emma Jensen) and directs this biopic of the mother of science fiction, Frankenstein author Mary Shelley (Elle Fanning).
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How Long Will I Love U
Su Lun writes and directs this science-fiction romance about a woman (Liya Tong) who falls in love with a man across time.
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The Gospel According to André
Kate Novack directs this documentary about fashion icon and Vogue editor André Leon Talley.
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In Darkness
Natalie Dormer cowrites and stars in this thriller about a blind woman who aurally witnesses the murder of her neighbor. (male director)
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How to Talk to Girls at Parties
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- 5/25/2018
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
A24’s A Most Violent Year will dominate the Specialty Box Office New Year’s weekend. The feature began as director J.C. Chandor was releasing his previous feature, All Is Lost. A Most Violent Year will begin its limited run in the New Year, but the title will have a wide release by the end of the month. Also opening this weekend is IFC Films’ doc The Search For General Tso, which has its roots from a New York Times Best Seller. Well Go USA will bow China’s The Taking Of Tiger Mountain in exclusive engagements. The title opened number one at home when it rolled out ahead of Christmas. And Magnolia’s genre label, Magnet, will open Spanish thriller [Rec] 4: Apocalypse in five locations January 2. the title is already available via ultra-vod.
A Most Violent Year
Director-writer: J.C. Chandor
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola,...
A Most Violent Year
Director-writer: J.C. Chandor
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola,...
- 1/1/2015
- by Brian Brooks
- Deadline
New helmer Hang-Sang Poon's new Chinese horror flick 'Purple House' has received its first teaser trailer. And even though the quality isn't great the movie doesn't look half bad. The ex-cinematographer on such projects as Stephen Chow's 'Kung Fu Hustle' and Jet Li's 'Fearless'. The movie stars Jiro Wang, Liya Tong, Patrick Tam, Kai Zhong and Jing Jing He. 'Purple House' will arrive in theatres across China from 23 September. Check out the new teaser and the extended plot synopsis below....
- 8/19/2011
- Horror Asylum
The first trailer for a new Chinese haunted house film called The Purple House has hit the web, and it looks like it's got some potential. First time director Hang-Sang Poon may not be a name you're familiar with, but chances are you've seen his work before. He was the cinematographer for Jet Li's Fearless, Kung Fu Hustle, Ip Man 2 and many more films. He's got a great eye and that's reason enough for us to be optimistic about this one. The film stars Jiro Wang, Liya Tong and Patrick Tam and is scheduled for release on September 23rd.
- 8/18/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
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