Went to a press screening for a Chinese film called Still Life today. Stark, existential, with the occasional surreal flourish and a distinct rural/industrial, 21st century, Yangtze River, Three Gorges Dam-doomed village vibe. Can't say more -- they made me swear I'd only write a capsule this early in the film festival (SFIFF that is).
And Two More Shaw Films
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*The Imperial Swordsman (1972) - 7.0*
This Shaw Brother's wuxia came as a nice surprise. It punches way above its
weight. I wasn't expecting much with a ...
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