By Grace Wang, 2011 Reel Asian Features Programming Committee The amazing line-up of this year’s Toronto International Reel Asian Film Festival include 55 films and videos from over 12 countries. In particular, the 15th anniversary of Reel Asian marks the […]
Jackie Chan’s 100th
TIFF Bell Lightbox is showing a limited run of 1911, a Chinese war epic that not only acts as the centennial anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution but also the 100th film with Jackie Chan and you can tell he has […]
Film Review: 3D Sex and Zen
3D SEX AND ZEN is the newest addition in a line of erotic films that were abundant in the early 90’s. Gone are the days where superstars made their name in Hong Kong Category III films that featured softcore pornographic […]
Film Review: Life Without Principle by Johnnie To
Yang, Philbert, Louanne and I went to see the premiere of Life Without Principle (奪命金) at TIFF yesterday and I thought the film is an interesting look into the perspective of a Hong Konger during the economic crisis. With writing […]
[Review] SPL: Gearing up for TIFF’s Midnight Madness!
Over the course of summer, TIFF has launched a series of late-night cult movies – formerly known as The Best of Midnight Madness. I got tickets last weekend to attend the screening of SPL (Sha Po Lang) «殺破狼» starring Donnie […]