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Peg O' My Heart 2024
This is fun, but not so fun mis-representing mental patients and medical interventions. I can see this to have a cult following especially for gore horror fans that are into the cheap jump scares and shocks, even though they are not done so well narratively and technically. I find a few scenes quite hilarious, but the funniest of all is Andy Lau and his Deadpool baby hand. Nick Cheung as an actor-director here is overly ambitious with its execution falling…
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Sepet 2004
Sepet is the only Malaysian film which I can watch countless times and still be moved and inspired in the most genuine and loving ways. The late Yasmin Ahmad is a true Malaysian gem. And the story of Orked and Jason will forever live on. This time around watched this film with a small movie club and we had a wonderful exchange and discussion after.
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The Last Dance 2024
Despite being a little preachy and quote-y (the norm in Chinese-language film writing), it is a rare gem of recent Hong Kong cinema with a daring take on the themes of death and traditions. It is also an earnest and moving depiction of relationship dynamics, as well as a thought-provoking social commentary on the Hong Kong society. A fascinating combo of Dayo Wong and Michael Hui as comedians acting in dramatic roles. The MPV is Michelle Wai as the heart of the narrative. Also, it is a very well shot and paced film, with gorgeous cinematography and assuring editing and direction.
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Black Dog 2024
An unexpectedly moving picture that had my tears rolling in my eyes. Director Guan Hu brilliantly uses the neo-western genre aesthetics and direction to tell a no-bull-shit and hard-hitting story led by the electrifying Eddie Peng and Palm Dog winner Xin the Black Dog. Jaw-dropping cinematography and wide-screen compositions, together with awe-inspiring blocking, action and visual and sonic storytelling, "Black Dog" is a vivid and triumphant cinematic work.
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