Asian Films
Contributing Articles in Asian Films
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Bollywood January 2010 Releases
Veer has a successful opening, Ishqiya is highly recommended. Pyaar Impossible and other releases fail to take off, Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots continues to break records
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The On-screen Personae of Jackie Chan
With a career spanning almost four decades and over 100 movie roles, Hong Kong actor, Jackie Chan likes to stick to roles that play up to his cheery and friendly image.
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Bollywood film Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi
Hazaron Khwahishen Aisi is a political film that follows three characters as they explore various political ideologies and come to terms with their own roles in them.
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Bollywood film Chandni Bar
Chandni Bar is a hard hitting film that takes a look at the world of bar dancers in Mumbai and one woman's journey through this violent and ruthless world.
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Young and Dangerous HK Gangster Movie
Francis Ng is outstanding as unhinged villain Ugly Kwan. This wild ride of a movie about Hung Hing gang friends Chan Ho Nam & Chicken is directed by Andrew Lau Wai Keung.
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A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella
Pandora Box sequel has Monkey King torn between two women: Jing Jing & Zixia, played by radiant Athena Chu. Stars Stephen Chow, Law Kar Ying, Ng Man Tat & Johnny Kong.
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A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box
Monkey King reincarnates as Joker 500 years later, but is pursued by enemies Spider Spirit & Bull King. Hilarious performances by Lam Kit Ying, Ng Man Tat & Karen Mok.
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Bollywood film Hyderabad Blues
A pioneering film, Hyderabad Blues is a light-hearted look at the trials and travails of Varun who returns home after living in the United States of America for 12 years.
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KSC101: L Change the World DVD Review
Hideo Nakata's sequel to Japanese manga movie relies sadly on action movie effects. Cast includes Shunji Fujimura, Youki Kudoh and child actors Narushi & Mayuko Fukuda.
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Bollywood 2010
The thundering success of Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots has infused fresh hope into Bollywood.
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Thirst - Chan-Wook Park's Horror Film
Chan-Wook Park films have a sadistic element and are known for their wriggling plot lines, their bloodthirsty violence and their insane dark humour.
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Death Note: The Last Name DVD Review
Kenichi Matsuyama fleshes out L, the genius battling Kira Light Yagami, who joins the investigating team. Stars Tatsuya Fujiwara, Erika Toda, Takeshi Kaga & Nana Katase.
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Death Note Desu Nôto DVD Review
Tatsuya Fujiwara is revolutionary Light Yagami, who believes in killing criminals to make a better world. Stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Takeshi Kaga, Asaka Seto & Yu Kashii.
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November 2009 Bollywood Film Releases
Ajab Prem was declared a superhit, De Dana Dhan opened strongly and 2012 proves that Hollywood is now a major force to contend with on the Indian movie scene.
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Red Cliff Battle Triumph for John Woo
A power crazy general sets his sights on taking over all of China in in John Woo's fantastic tale of intrigue, corruption, dangerous alliances and breathtaking battles
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Stormriders Fung Wan a HK Cinema Milestone
Martial arts meet technology in 1998 film. Ekin Cheng & Aaron Kwok play elemental heroes Wind & Cloud. Directed by Andrew Lau, stars Sonny Chiba, Kristy Yang & Shu Qi.
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The Lucky Guy Starring Stephen Chow
Lucky Coffee Shop is the perfect setting where the love lives of three kooky characters evolve. Also stars Sammi Cheng, Daniel Chan, Shu Qi, Kristy Yang & Eric Kot.
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A Tale of Two Sisters DVD Review
Lim Su-Jeong from I'm a Cyborg, but I'm OK stars in this high-grossing scary flick about domestic tragedy. Cast includes Kim Kap-Su, Yum Jung-Ah and Moon Geun-Young.
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