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21 hours ago · 2046 (dir. Wong Kar-wai) In the sci-fi novel that Mr. Chow writes with Wang Jing-wen (Faye Wong), itself an echo of his earlier abortive collaboration in Mood, 2046 is the futuristic utopia of his doppelganger’s dreams. And yet 2046 is undeniably about the past. Mr. Chow soliloquizes: “Everyone who goes to 2046 has the same intention, they want to recapture lost memories.
4 days ago · Shot in Shanghai on the fly, as well as in Dubai and elsewhere, Michael Winterbottom’s sci-fi takes elements from 1984, Blade Runner and Brazil and looks like a Wong Kar-wai film.
21 hours ago · Director: Wong Kar-Wai Image via Ocean Shores Video. Wong Kar-Wai has put out many incredible films over the years. However, Chungking Express undoubtedly remains one of his best and most iconic.
21 hours ago · Jacques Demy and Wong Kar-wai as gateways into world cinema for a lifelong browser. I got very good at browsing as a kid.
2 days ago · This month’s Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary track is nowhere near its expiration date. The Brandon Peters Show’s Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix’s Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron and Abe to discuss Chungking Express from director Wong Kar-wai for the film’s 30 th anniversary. Listen in to hear the group discuss why this film has been so highly acclaimed since its arrival.
5 days ago · Wong Kar-wai’s distinct directorial style is a visual feast, characterized by his use of vibrant colors, rapid editing, and innovative cinematography. Collaborating with renowned cinematographer Christopher Doyle, Wong crafts a sensory experience that mirrors the frenetic pace and pulsating energy of Hong Kong.
2 days ago · Wong Chi-Ming (Leon Lai), Fallen Angels — Wong Kar-wai’s fish-eyed and handheld gonzo existential “love story” between an unhinged hitman and his loopy personal assistant. The film is pervaded by dream logic, but you simply can’t deny Wong whips ass. 25.
