An A to Z Guide to Korean Cinema – Part 1

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Samson

Since I first discovered the wonderful world of Korean cinema in 1999, I have seen an impressive number of great Korean films. So as I started working on a top 10 list to contribute to this year’s Korean Blogathon, I actually found it incredibly difficult to narrow the number down to ten. Because of this, I have decided to do something a bit different instead – a list of my favourite Korean movies from A to Z.

I hope … (read more)

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Free tickets to The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Justin

Welcome to the first giveaway in ages from Heroic Cinema!
(Update: they’re all gone — thanks everyone!)

China Lion are bringing the new Chinese film The Butcher, the Chef and the Swordsman to Australian cinemas and they’ve given us a sheaf of free tickets to give away. I’ll post two tickets to each of the first ten people to drop me a line with their name and a postal address, usable at participating theatres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and … (read more)

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Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)

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Posted on March 7, 2011 by Justin

The role of Chen Zhen is a storied one in Hong Kong film. First played by Bruce Lee in (arguably his best film) Fist of Fury, the fictional vengeful student of real-life martial artist Huo Yuan Jia has been played by Jet Li (in Fist of Legend, also a classic), and in television adaptations by Donnie Yen, Bruce Leung and Jordan Chan. Fist of Fury’s original director Lo Wei also went on to make a sequel, 1976’s … (read more)

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Upcoming Free Movie Screenings at Japan Foundation, Sydney

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Samson

(20/3/11 Update: Please note that the 23rd of March screening of ‘Millennium Actress’ has been cancelled. The Japan Foundation will advise at a later date if Japanese Cinema will go ahead in April. If you have any enquiries please contact them on 02 8239 0055 or email reception@jpf.org.au.)

I hope some of you made it to the free screening of LAPUTA: Castle in the Sky at the Japan Foundation in Sydney a couple of weeks ago. If … (read more)

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Yatterman (2009)

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Posted on February 23, 2011 by Alan

Years ago, I saw Takashi Miike’s Gozu. When the film finished a certain reviewer behind me laughed for about a minute, then drew breath and exclaimed “What the f*ck was that all about?”

That’s Miike for you. And so welcome to Yatterman, a film that’s kind of like inserting that weird popping candy into your eyeballs. But not, as it happens, a WTF flick for the right reasons.

Yatterman was originally a ’70s anime on the telly that … (read more)

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GoMA in Brisbane reopens

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Deni

I’ve been F5ing my browser window religiously since late January in anticipation of GoMA – and by association, the resident Cinematheque – reopening after the floods. Before it all went a little to hell, the Cinematheque programme A New Tomorrow: Visions of the Future in Cinema was featuring some kick ass sci-fi not to be missed, including a decent selection of anime.

Well, I’m pleased to say the gallery has indeed reopened its doors finally, and they’ve gone to great … (read more)

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ACMI Melbourne: “Focus on Linda Lin Dai”

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Justin

I’ve only just seen this update from SBS’s film news, so my apologies on the lack of lead time on this post; still, I thought some HC readers might be interested.

Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image are running their retrospective, Focus on Linda Lin Dai from today until February 28. Lin Dai was one of the brightest stars of Hong Kong cinema from the 50s and 60s, most prominently with Shaw Brothers, and ACMI are bringing a bunch … (read more)

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LAPUTA: Castle in the Sky Screening in Sydney

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Samson

While anime fans in Brisbane and Melbourne are being treated with special screenings of anime classics, those living in Sydney no longer have to feel left out! Thanks to the good folks at the Japan Foundation Sydney, who of course bring us the Japanese Film Festival every year, there are going to be regular Japanese cinema nights held in their multipurpose room throughout the year. And the best thing is: admission is free! The first screening will be on … (read more)

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