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Raise the Red Lantern 1991
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Zhang Yimou's cinematic masterpiece, "Raise the Red Lantern," reveals the harsh reality of a woman's role in ancient Chinese society. Throughout the entire film, there is a constant struggle for power in the Chen household. There are multiple rivalries and power imbalances–between the three concubines, between Songlian (Fourth Mistress) and Yan'er (her servant), and between Master Chen and the four women.
Each night, Master Chen picks a woman to be with, who will have her feet massaged, lanterns lit, and…
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Touch 2014
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The short film "Touch" expertly succeeds in making viewers feel uncomfortable by using an unconventional example–circumcision–to highlight the cultural differences between the East and the West. The film starts by portraying Chen Li Bin as your classic grandpa. Sweet, wholesome, and fond of kids. However, the atmosphere takes a 180 when Chen touches a little boy's genitals in the bathroom. It was later revealed that the justification for his actions was his trauma around his own genitals which were mutilated…
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Police Story 1985
Police Story, starring at-the-time heartthrob (according to my dad) Jackie Chan, depicts the story of a determined policeman on a mission to catch a drug lord. This film was action-packed and comedic at the same time, with gripping scenes that you couldn't help but laugh at. With Jackie Chan being a triple-threat actor, stuntman, director, and occasional cameraman, you can't help but be fascinated by how he can do everything all at once. The fighting scenes were well-choreographed, albeit with…
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