As you know, Twilight Of The Warriors: Walled In (2024) is one of my most anticipated movies of the year, and it is out currently in Hong Kong and in select theaters in the United Kingdom in a few days from now. Here are two good reviews about the movie from two of my favorite Asian cinema YouTube channels. Don't worry, they're spoiler-free!
Here is TheFanaticalDragon's review:
Here is Hong Kong and Beyond's review:
Here is the final trailer:
Here is a video from strafefox, who does mini documentaries on video games mainly, but has branched out into other subjects. This video is about emerging art styles/forms in the 1980s. Here is the description:
Designing the 80s, a 6-part mini series exploring design within media and entertainment. Placing iconic productions in film, gaming and music in context to the digital revolution and contemporary visual trends. Each pair of episode will cover a different era of the decade. This first episode will be the introduction of the rising art-forms at the dawn of the 80s: computer graphics expanding into media and entertainment and the phenomenon of the music video which ties into events happening in pop-culture and design.
This is a well-made video that deserves more views. Check out strafefox's YouTube channel right here to see his other videos on the development of 80s and 90s video games!
(I had no involvement in the making of this video)
Strafefox's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@strafefox
Check out this video of Hideo Kojima's recommendations of Japanese films from the 1950s and '60s. As you may already know, Hideo Kojima is the creator of the Metal Gear Solid series of video games, along with other classic games. If you've played his games, you can tell he is a movie buff. I have heard of the movies he recommends in this video, but I have not been able to watch them yet. His list strengthens my resolve to finally watch those movies!
Here is a fascinating video on the somewhat obscure anime series Heart Cocktail, done by the great kenny lauderdale. He goes into what the anime is about, and the creative force behind it, Seizo Watase. Even though it may have been an anime that has been lost to time, it still influenced the current artists in Japan. Check out the video, kenny explains everything so much better than I can. I really want to watch this series (with subtitles) some day. Still, I can at least enjoy it on a visual and aural level on YouTube. The art style is just so nice to look at. It has nice music in it, too! We shall see if this ever gets subtitled, whether officially or by fans...
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Here is a video by Hong Kong Cinema Appreciation Society's Will comparing Wong Kar Wai's Chungking Express and Fallen Angels! A very interesting video, especially if you have already seen these movies. I have only seen Chungking Express so far (it is one of my all-time favorite movies), but I really want to see Fallen Angels! I really need to get that Wong Kar Wai Criterion box set! I am so behind in everything I need to watch (and in effect, buy). Enjoy! If you like his videos, make sure you give it a 'like' and subscribe to his channel!
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Here is Hong Kong Cinema Appreciation Society's review of the JSA Blu-Ray release by Arrow. JSA is directed by one of my favorite directors, Park Chan-wook. Even though I am a fan of Park Chan-wook, I have never seen JSA. I remember always looking for this on DVD back in the day, but I could never find it. Luckily for me, JSA is streaming on Tubi for free! I will still get this Blu-Ray, though!
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Here is a video review covering China O'Brien, a classic American martial arts movie starring the legendary Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton, and Keith Cooke Hayabusa. I remember not liking this movie that much when I first watched it back in the day. After seeing Cynthia Rothrock and Richard Norton really showing their skills in Hong Kong movies, the fight choreography in China O'Brien was underwhelming to me. Still, it is an American movie that portrayed a woman as a tough, smart, hero in the main character role. I need to watch this movie again, it's been decades since I last saw it. Hopefully it's on Blu-ray...
Here is a review for the new Chinese Boxer Blu-Ray release by 88 Films. This is a Region A and B release, so those in North America without multi-region players will be able to watch it on their player with no problems! This is definitely on my list of Blu-Rays to buy! (I also have never seen this movie before, so I really need to get this!)
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Here is a review of the Eureka Blu-Ray release of Full Alert (directed by Ringo Lam) by the Hong Kong Cinema Appreciation Society channel on YouTube! I really want to see this movie!
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Here is the trailer for Jackie Chan's latest movie, The Shadow's Edge ! Here is the synopsis (according to Variety): Set against...
