Bodyguards and Assassins Review
Set in 1905 Bodyguards and Assassins takes place during an interesting time in Chinese history. The film’s events occur before the revolution of 1911 which was given birth to by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. In this film Dr. Sun Yat-Sen has to escape a series of assassination attempts and the film builds to a sequence where … Read more
Memories of Matsuko Review
Eita plays a lazy student, Sho Kawajiri, who discovers that he has a recently deceased aunt named Matsuko (Miki Nakatani). Matsuko has been murdered and her body found near to her flat. Sho looks through the detritus left in her flat and gradually, through a series of flashbacks, her story and everything that has led … Read more
Deadly Outlaw Rekka Review
Beginning with the shrieking, pounding sound of The Flower Travellin’ Band’s Satori Pt. I and a montage that is probably only bested by Miike’s other incredible montage opening in Dead or Alive, Deadly Outlaw: Rekka announces its intent swiftly and ruthlessly. The opening also gives us our first glimpse at the film’s lead character Kunisada (Riki … Read more
Josie Ho Interview for Dream Home
Cheng Li-sheung in Dream Home is a complex and fascinating character. Was there anything you specifically did to prepare to play the character and what was the experience like on set? It was a very fascinating experience for me because Cheng Li-sheung is a classic anti hero. I had such a great time portraying her. I see similarities … Read more