Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 10, 2014 Administrator Share Posted December 10, 2014 Subway Cinema is a group (of awesome cats) that are probably best known for putting on the New York Asian Film Festival. But what many don't know is that they have many other events and screenings throughout the year. So for those that don't subscribe to their newsletter (You really should, especially if you're local. ) I thought it would be a good idea to start sharing their screening schedule here (An idea I got from Ken Hashibe doing the same for the New Beverly Theater in LA) to help promote these screenings and give Tri-state area fans a heads up. So I'll update this thread as I get each newsletter. These screenings are always fun, and I highly recommend you go if you can. This week alone they're screening both NAKED KILLER and MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING! Clarence Fok and Joseph Kuo madness in 35 mm!!! SCREENINGS THIS WEEK! TOP STRIPPER December 11th at Japan Society Directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, 1982 Japan, 67 min. Part of The Dark Side of the Sun: John Zorn on Japanese Cinema EXTREME PRIVATE EROS: LOVE SONG 1974 December 8th, 20th and 23rd at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Kazuo Hara, 1974 Japan, 98 min. DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE December 9th, 14th, and 20th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Kim Longinotto and Ziba Mir-Hosseini, 1998 Iran/England, 80 min. NAKED KILLER December 11th, and 16th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung, 1992 Hong Kong, 93 min. UMUT (HOPE) December 13th, and 17th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Yilmaz Güney, 1970 Turkey, 100 min. SONGS FROM THE NORTH December 10th at BAM Rose Cinemas (screening followed by Q&A with director) Directed by Soon Mi-Yoo, 2014, 72 min. ALIVE December 14th at BAM Rose Cinemas Directed by Park Jung-bum, 2014, 175 min. MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING December 11th at Nitehawk Cinema Directed by Joseph Kuo, 1979, 90 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted December 12, 2014 Member Share Posted December 12, 2014 I thought it would be a good idea to start sharing their screening schedule here (An idea I got from Ken Hashibe doing the same for the New Beverly Theater in LA) to help promote these screenings and give Tri-state area fans a heads up. So I'll update this thread as I get each newsletter. These screenings are always fun, and I highly recommend you go if you can. This week alone they're screening both NAKED KILLER and MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING! Clarence Fok and Joseph Kuo madness in 35 mm!!! Just reading about the screenings at the Subway Cinema is exciting. I wish there were theaters like this and the New Beverly everywhere. Mystery of Chessboxing is a movie that I've been dying to see on the big screen. I hope you go and enjoy it. Totally sounds like a lot of fun. Hopefully the New Beverly will borrow the print from Portland and screen it. Hope those who can will make it out to some of these screenings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 12, 2014 Author Administrator Share Posted December 12, 2014 Just reading about the screenings at the Subway Cinema is exciting. I wish there were theaters like this and the New Beverly everywhere. Mystery of Chessboxing is a movie that I've been dying to see on the big screen. I hope you go and enjoy it. Totally sounds like a lot of fun. Hopefully the New Beverly will borrow the print from Portland and screen it. Hope those who can will make it out to some of these screenings! Ken, I wasn't able to go due to my work right now. But I would've loved to go. Thanks for the inspiration to start this post- after reading your New Beverly thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted December 14, 2014 Member Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ken, I wasn't able to go due to my work right now. But I would've loved to go. Thanks for the inspiration to start this post- after reading your New Beverly thread. No problem. Thanks for posting about the schedule. Sounds like fun. If you do go, please post your experiences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member QueMuchita Posted December 14, 2014 Member Share Posted December 14, 2014 Seems like a cool line up. I wish there was stuff like this around my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 16, 2014 Author Administrator Share Posted December 16, 2014 THE MIDNIGHT AFTER (NY Premiere) December 18th, 8:30PM at BAMcinématek Directed by Fruit Chan, 2014 Hong Kong, 124 min. Paranoia abounds in Fruit Chan’s latest, a delirious genre bender that finds 16 minibus passengers alone in an eerily empty Hong Kong after a late night ride home. Reluctantly united against an unknown enemy, Chan's stellar cast of unwitting survivors (Lam Suet, Simon Yam) set up headquarters in a cafe and attempt to figure out what force has changed their city overnight. Like George Romero, Chan mixes social satire with serious fun—including the spectre of an unrecognizable Hong Kong and David Bowie-inspired musical numbers. NAKED KILLER December 16th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Clarence Fok Yiu-leung, 1992 Hong Kong, 93 min. UMUT (HOPE) December 17th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Yilmaz Güney, 1970 Turkey, 100 min. DIVORCE IRANIAN STYLE December 20th at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Kim Longinotto and Ziba Mir-Hosseini, 1998 Iran/England, 80 min. EXTREME PRIVATE EROS: LOVE SONG 1974 December 20th and 23rd at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Kazuo Hara, 1974 Japan, 98 min. PERSEPOLIS December 19th at The Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Marjane Satrapi, Vincent Parronaud, 2007 Iran / France, 95 min. WALTZ WITH BASHIR December 20th at The Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Ari Folman, 2008 Israel, 90 min. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted December 17, 2014 Member Share Posted December 17, 2014 THE MIDNIGHT AFTER (NY Premiere) December 18th, 8:30PM at BAMcinématek Directed by Fruit Chan, 2014 Hong Kong, 124 min. I've heard that this movie's pretty good. I love the review by Kozo of LoveHKFilm.com: "One of Hong Kong's most interesting and entertaining recent films despite the fact that it doesn't make much sense." Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 23, 2014 Author Administrator Share Posted December 23, 2014 For those that haven't seen it, PAPRIKA is a magical movie experience, and one of the coolest things I've ever seen in a theater. Highly recommended! NEW RELEASE IN THEATERS LOVE ON THE CLOUD (WEI AI) Opens December 24th at AMC Empire 25 Directed by Gu Changwei and starring Angelababy and Chen He China, 99 min., 2014 In this searing look into modern love in Beijing, Gu, an artist with dreams of becoming a film director, meets Xiaoxi, a beautiful model, over his mobile messaging app. Meanwhile, Gu's friend, A-Gua, also meets his new girlfriend on the same mobile app. All is well until A-Gua introduces Gu to a powerful investor, whose creative demands spark a dispute between the two friends, resulting in A-Gua’s opportunistic girlfriend leaving him for the cinematographer and becoming the new lead actress in the film. Check out the Trailer! SCREENINGS ANTONIO GAUDÍ Starts December 23rd at the Film Society of Lincoln Center | Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, 1984 Japan, 72 min. View the modernist architecture of Antonio Gaudí through the eyes of Japanese auteur, Hiroshi Teshigahara. EXTREME PRIVATE EROS: LOVE SONG 1974 December 23rd at the Spectacle Theater Directed by Kazuo Hara, 1974 Japan, 98 min. PAPRIKA December 27th at the Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Satoshi Kon, 2006 Japan, 90 min. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted December 30, 2014 Author Administrator Share Posted December 30, 2014 SCREENINGS: Museum of the Moving Image - Curators' Choice THE WIND RISES January 3rd at the Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 2013 Japan, 126 min., Japanese with English subtitles Reported to be Japanese master Miyazaki’s final film, The Wind Rises is a wondrous retelling of the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the visionary engineer whose innovative airplane designs for the Japanese military pushed the country’s aviation program to new heights—and ultimately sowed the seeds for the horrors of WWII. Overflowing with breathtaking imagery and profound reflections on creativity, this is a poignant farewell from Japan’s most beloved living filmmaker. STRAY DOGS January 4th at the Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Tsai Ming-liang, 2013 Taiwan, 2013 The latest opus from iconoclastic Taiwanese auteur Tsai Ming-liang follows a destitute family as they wander the margins of a subtly surreal, perpetually rain-soaked Taipei in a gritty, dreamlike series of vividly composed tableau shots. Spectacle Theater - Best of Spectacle 2014 THE EMPEROR'S NAKED ARMY MARCHES ON January 2nd, 7th, 25th, 26th at The Spectacle Theater Directed by Kazuo Hara, 1988 Japan, 122 min. THE SNOW WOMAN January 3rd, 6th, 14th, 18th, 27th at The Spectacle Theater Directed by Tokuzô Tanaka, 1968 Japan, 79 min. TURKISH PARANORMAL ACTIVITY January 2nd at The Spectacle Theater Turkey, 119 min. Directed by Hasan Karacadağ, 2012 IN THEATERS: LOVE ON THE CLOUD (WEI AI) Now Playing at AMC Empire 25 Directed by Gu Changwei and starring Angelababy and Chen He China, 99 min., 2014 In this searing look into modern love in Beijing, Gu, an artist with dreams of becoming a film director, meets Xiaoxi, a beautiful model, over his mobile messaging app. Meanwhile, Gu's friend, A-Gua, also meets his new girlfriend on the same mobile app. All is well until A-Gua introduces Gu to a powerful investor, whose creative demands spark a dispute between the two friends, resulting in A-Gua’s opportunistic girlfriend leaving him for the cinematographer and becoming the new lead actress in the film. Check out the Trailer! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted January 1, 2015 Member Share Posted January 1, 2015 Oh, The Wind Rises! Nice. Haven't seen it yet, but I'm a fan of Hayao Miyazaki films so I'd definitely see that one. Also, I love those Turkish movies titles. Turkish Paranormal Activity? I've only heard of Turkish Rambo, or Turkish Star Wars, etc. They all look hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 1, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 1, 2015 Oh, The Wind Rises! Nice. Haven't seen it yet, but I'm a fan of Hayao Miyazaki films so I'd definitely see that one. Also, I love those Turkish movies titles. Turkish Paranormal Activity? I've only heard of Turkish Rambo, or Turkish Star Wars, etc. They all look hilarious. Yes, Miyazaki was a genius! I'd love to see one of his films on a giant screen. Can't make this one though because I have the flu. The first film I saw of his was back in the late '80s or early '90s- a bargain price VHS I found of NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND (1984) under the title WARRIORS OF THE WIND. I had no idea what it was, but bought it based on the cool creature designs on the cover. It was cropped and English dubbed, but I was mesmerized! The "poison forest"? Simply incredible, and so different than anything I'd ever seen. The only thing that had ever even come close was when I saw the bizarre, classic, French science fiction film FANTASTIC PLANET (1973, aka. La Planete Sauvage) as a kid. For those reading this that haven't seen it, it's a fascinating and disturbing story about these giant humanoid creatures that keep humans as pets/playthings. Highly recommended. But I digress... I still have some Miyazaki films to watch that I haven't seen, and I love that I have them to look forward to. My wife is not into animation, but I got her to watch SPIRITED AWAY and she really dug it. I haven't seen any Turkish films that I can recall. My cousin's husband is from Turkey, so I'll ask him if there's anything he can recommend. He may even have some far out movies I could borrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted January 2, 2015 Member Share Posted January 2, 2015 Yes, Miyazaki was a genius! I'd love to see one of his films on a giant screen. Can't make this one though because I have the flu. I still have some Miyazaki films to watch that I haven't seen, and I love that I have them to look forward to. My wife is not into animation, but I got her to watch SPIRITED AWAY and she really dug it. I haven't seen any Turkish films that I can recall. My cousin's husband is from Turkey, so I'll ask him if there's anything he can recommend. He may even have some far out movies I could borrow. Miyazaki films are all great and have very impressive animation. I've seen almost all of his movies. I've seen only two of his movies on the big screen: Castle in the Sky and Spirited Away. Those are probably my two favorite of his, but the movie of his I've seen the most times is Castle of Cagliostro. It's his first directed film and it's extremely watchable. It's nothing groundbreaking, but it's a whole lot of fun. I actually haven't seen any Turkish movies either, but I've heard some of them are really funny (if unintentionally). I don't think I've heard of any Turkish films that people haven't made fun of. One of the most popular Turkish cult-classics is Turkish Rambo (a.k.a Rampage). Here's a trailer: YDugy8JuhTg It'd be interesting to see what kind of Turkish movie recommendations you get. Maybe there is some classic material in Turkish cinema that we haven't heard of. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Secret Executioner Posted January 3, 2015 Member Share Posted January 3, 2015 As far as Turkish cinema goes, you can also have serious if not artsy stuff - Nuri Bilge Ceylan's Winter Sleep (a 3 hours+ drama that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes last year) for instance. If you're in the mood for a rather slow movie with beautiful landscapes, check it out. I liked the atmosphere and the characters - though there aren't many of them - but it may feel a bit long at times - hey, don't go in expecting "Turkish Captain America: The Winter Soldier" or something. Personally, I'd put this in my top 5 2014 movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 7, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 7, 2015 SCREENINGS: Spectacle Theater - Best of Spectacle 2014 THE SNOW WOMAN January 6th, 14th, 18th, 27th at The Spectacle Theater Directed by Tokuzô Tanaka, 1968 Japan, 79 min. THE EMPEROR'S NAKED ARMY MARCHES ON January 7th, 25th, 26th at The Spectacle Theater Directed by Kazuo Hara, 1988 Japan, 122 min. NEW RELEASE IN THEATERS: TEVAR Opens Friday, January 9th at UA Kaufman Astoria Cinemas and RPX Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, 2015 India, 159 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator One Armed Boxer Posted January 7, 2015 Moderator Share Posted January 7, 2015 I actually haven't seen any Turkish movies either, but I've heard some of them are really funny (if unintentionally). I don't think I've heard of any Turkish films that people haven't made fun of. One of the most popular Turkish cult-classics is Turkish Rambo (a.k.a Rampage). Here's a trailer: YDugy8JuhTg It'd be interesting to see what kind of Turkish movie recommendations you get. Maybe there is some classic material in Turkish cinema that we haven't heard of. We'll see. Hey Ken, there's an interesting thread about Turkish pop cinema here - http://www.kungfucinema.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22954 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 14, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2015 IN THEATERS: TAKING OF TIGER MOUNTAIN Now Playing at AMC Empire 25 Directed by Tsui Hark, 2015 China/Hong Kong, 141 minutes Tsui Hark's (NYAFF 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award) thrilling adaptation of Qu Bo’s beloved adventure novel stars Tony LEUNG Ka-fai as a ruthless bandit, ruling the lands of Northeast China from his fortress on Tiger Mountain. TEVAR Now Playing at AMC Empire 25 and UA Kaufman Astoria Cinemas and RPX Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma, 2015 India, 159 minutes COMING SOON TO THEATERS: KILLERS Opens January 23rd at Village East Cinema Directed by Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto, 2014 Japan, Indonesia, 137 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Noelle Shadow Kick Posted January 14, 2015 Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 KILLERS Opens January 23rd at Village East Cinema Directed by Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto, 2014 Japan, Indonesia, 137 minutes Ahhh I missed this one at JapanCuts this year, I'm glad it's getting another release! I'll have to see this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 14, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2015 Ahhh I missed this one at JapanCuts this year, I'm glad it's getting another release! I'll have to see this one. I missed it too. Based on the trailer it looks good. I was so tempted to see Tsui Hark's new one, but I've been fighting a terrible bout of bronchitis for weeks. Can't go to the theater when you have a bad cough! Tsui's films are magnificent on the big screen though. Even though SEVEN SWORDS has problems (but I still really like it), it was still so impressive in the theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member odioustrident Posted January 14, 2015 Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 I was hoping to see Taking of Tiger Mountain this weekend if anyone wants to do a kfcinema collective viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Noelle Shadow Kick Posted January 14, 2015 Member Share Posted January 14, 2015 I was hoping to see Taking of Tiger Mountain this weekend if anyone wants to do a kfcinema collective viewing. I would be down, this was definitely one I wanted to see. I'm not 100% sure if I can this weekend, but I'll send along my info and see if we can work out a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 14, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 14, 2015 I was hoping to see Taking of Tiger Mountain this weekend if anyone wants to do a kfcinema collective viewing. I would be down, this was definitely one I wanted to see. I'm not 100% sure if I can this weekend, but I'll send along my info and see if we can work out a time! Damn, wish I could come. Hope you guys get to see it though. Have fun if you do, and please let us all know how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 22, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 22, 2015 SCREENINGS THIS WEEK: A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION January 27th at SVA Theatre, 6:45pm, $10 A discussion with Paul Fischer, author of the newly released book A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION and a screening of MY MOTHER AND HER GUEST (1961), directed by Shin Sang-Ok, the prolific South Korean director who was kidnapped by the North. DISCOUNT ticket price of $7 available using the promotional code, SVA2015 when purchasing tickets online (discount not available at the box office). MATANGO (ATTACK OF THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE) January 23rd, at Japan Society Directed by Ishiro Honda, 1963 Japan, 89 min. From the director of GODZILLA, Honda's MATANGO utilizes imaginative monster costumes while also engaging with social and moral commentary about contemporary Japan. WHY DON'T YOU PLAY IN HELL January 23rd, at The Museum of the Moving Image Directed by Sion Sono, 2013 Japan, 129 min. A back-to-bloody-basics film that pays tribute to old-school yakuza cinema and low-budget amateur filmmaking. From director Sion Sono and an NYAFF 2014 selection. IN THEATERS: KILLERS Opens January 23rd at Village East Cinema Directed by Kimo Stamboel, Timo Tjahjanto, 2014 Japan, Indonesia, 137 minutes One man in Tokyo. One in Jakarta. A serial killer and a vigilante. A bizarre and psychotic rivalry begins – and the face-to-face showdown that’s coming will paint the city in blood. Whoa! Good week for movies. Did you guys know about the first one? Yes, Capn' Crazy Pants kidnapped a director so he'd make him a film! MATANGO was a creepy flick when I was a kid, and surprisingly... still creepy now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member KenHashibe Posted January 24, 2015 Member Share Posted January 24, 2015 Why Don't You Play in Hell has been shown a lot here in LA and I've heard it's really good. I don't know if you've gotten to see it yet, but I think it looks pretty good. Great lineup this week! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Secret Executioner Posted January 24, 2015 Member Share Posted January 24, 2015 Matango ?! Holy crap, wish I had been around to see this... Looks like a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator KUNG FU BOB Posted January 28, 2015 Author Administrator Share Posted January 28, 2015 IN THEATERS: THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA Now playing at IFC Center Directed by Isao Takahata, 137 min. Japan, 2013 Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) revisits an ancient Japanese folktale in this gorgeous, hand- drawn masterwork decades in the making. SCREENINGS THIS WEEK: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE January 30th and 31st at Landmark Sunshine Cinema Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 119 min. Japan, 2005 Visionary director Hayao Miyazaki's (Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke) animated adventure brims with imagination, humor, action and romance. COMING SOON: A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION February 4th at SVA Theatre, 6:45pm, $10 (Date changed due to recent weather) A discussion with Paul Fischer, author of the newly released book A KIM JONG-IL PRODUCTION and a screening of MY MOTHER AND HER GUEST (1961), directed by Shin Sang-Ok, the prolific South Korean director who was kidnapped by the North. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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