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ESWS 286 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023

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Podcast episode 287 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023

In the midst of the LNY holiday, we discuss a few of the holiday films we’ve been able to see, including Donnie Yen’s SAKRA , Dayo Wong’s A GUILTY CONSCIENCE and the latest feature Fromm Light Chaser Animation NEW GODS: YANG JIAN .

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ESWS 283 - GODZILLA VS KONG

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Podcast episode 283 - Godzilla Vs Kong

This week we discuss the recent passing of two Hong Kong legends, Ng Man Tat and Liu Kai Chi. It’s that time of year again, so Kevin has some news about the Hong Kong Intentional Film Festival. Finally for our film this week, it’s the Kaiju smackdown GODZILLA VS KONG.

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ESWS 282 - Coming 2 America

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Podcast episode 282 - Coming 2 America

On this episode, we discuss the new season (12) line-up for Asian Pop Up Cinema, and the trailer for a new pandemic themed Hong Kong film. Then we put our nostalgia goggles on with a look at the new sequel from Eddie Murphy, COMING 2 AMERICA.

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ESWS 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2

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Podcast episode 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2

We're into the Lunar New Year holiday, and cinemas in Hong Kong are back open. On this week's episode, we discuss celebrating the Year of the Ox in lockdown, Hong Kong film discussions on the new Clubhouse app and some Lunar New Year film releases coming to Netflix in the not too distant future. Then Kevin gives us a review of Herman Yau's unrelated sequel SHOCKWAVE 2 拆彈專家2.

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ESWS 280 - Leap

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Podcast episode 280 - Leap

On this episode, we discuss what we've been watching so far in 2021 as well as some things we are looking forward to later in the year. Then we jump into Peter Chan's volleyball epic LEAP .

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ESWS 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014)

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Podcast episode 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014)

It's nearly All Hallow's Eve 2020 and Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, joins the show once more to talk about Kiki's Delivery Service. And to help us better understand Miss Witch, we take deep dive into the novel by Eiko Kadono, the classic anime from Hayao Miyazaki, and the 2014 live action adaptation.

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ESWS 276 - Go Back to China

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Podcast episode 276 - Go Back to China

On this episode Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, climbs into the jump-seat to talk about director Emily Ting's second feature film GO BACK TO CHINA (2019).

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ESWS 275 - Tigertail

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Podcast episode 275 - Tigertail

We're back after a year-long hiatus. This week we Kevin and I discuss some of the things we've been watching during the pandemic lockdown, including TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020, FRUITS BASKET, and THE CHEF SHOW. Finally we give a review of the new Netflix feature from Alan Yang, TIGERTAIL.

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ESWS 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

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Podcast episode 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL]

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This week we discuss the state of physical media today. Kevin Talks film festivals in Osaka and Amsterdam. and for our films this week it's the Hollywood manga to screen adaptation ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL and the Chinese sci-fi blockbuster THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球]

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ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG (2016)

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Podcast episode - ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)

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Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代

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ESWS 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！]

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Podcast episode 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！]

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After a lengthy unplanned hiatus, the show returns to talk of the 2019 Lunar New Year lineup. Along with some recent news, the show looks in depth at Stephen Chow's NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and the musical adaptation I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！] along with some brief discussions on the other Hong Kong releases for the holiday period including MISSBEHAVIOR [恭喜八婆], A LIFETIME TREASURE [如珠如寶], A HOME WITH A VIEW [家和萬事驚], PEPPA PIG CELEBRATES CHINESE NEW YEAR [小猪佩奇过大年] and INTEGRITY [廉政風雲]

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ESWS 271 - East Screen: MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志] and 2.0

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Podcast episode 271 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]

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It's our final episode proper of ESWS and to close out the year Kevin gives us a heads up of what is planned for Lunar New Year release in 2019, then follows up with his take on the spin off film MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志].. And to finish things off, I get a chance to talk about the sequel to the 2010 sci-fi film Enthiran (ROBOT) titled simply 2.0

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ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)

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Podcast episode - ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)

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Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代

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ESWS 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]

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Podcast episode 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]

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On this episode, Kevin talks about the latest film to be based on the virtual spaces of Hong Kong's Golden Forum, KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組], then we dial back a few months to talk about the nostalgic return of the Young and Dangerous cast for the international action fest GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]br />

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ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955)

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Podcast episode - ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955)

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We head into our final sub-section of the Hollywood on Hong Kong series, with a look at the fragrant harbor when used as a destination for romantic rendezvous. Up first Kenneth and I take a look at the 1955 film LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING.

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ESWS 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE

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Podcast episode 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE

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We're back after an unplanned hiatus. This week we talk the sad passing of a few Hong Kong industry folks. Kevin discusses the Golden Horse Awards. Then we look at Tsui Hark's latest franchise entry with DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and the live action remake of a classic anime feature with ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE.

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ESWS 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄]

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Podcast episode 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄]

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On this episode we discuss the end of long running Singaporean series TANGLIN. Some Sion Sono news, and Hong Kong's pick for this year's Oscar submission. Then Kevin reviews the hit film from the Philippines, THE HOWS OF US, and I take a look at the first theatrical to spawn from Japan's anime with MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄] .

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ESWS 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN

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Podcast episode 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN

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This week Kevin comes to us from the middle of Typhoon Mangkhut to talk about Donnie Yen in his latest film BIG BROTHER [大師兄] and then we discuss a new animated feature on Netflix that was produced in China, NEXT GEN.

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ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967)

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Podcast episode - ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967)

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Its another episode of Hollywood on Hong Kong and Kenneth Brorsson is here to chat about the 1967 comedy-thriller FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS.

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ESWS 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS

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Podcast episode 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS

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It's a special in-depth episode on the runaway hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS. To help us in our discussion this week, we invite Canadian based film-blogger Wilson Kwong @throwdown815 to hop in the hot seat. Based in Toronto, Wilson writes on a variety of films, but often focuses on Asian Cinema. You can check out his writing at throwdown815.

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ESWS 262 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG

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Podcast episode 262 - East Screen: East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG

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This week, we touch on the season 3 of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, plus Kevin shares his thoughts on ANIMAL WORLD. Kevin gets a NYT quote on CRAZY RICH ASIANS, news on Disney's MULAN and a few cult films out of Asia. Plus a new cult video store in Hong Kong called CULT MOVIE HONG KONG. Finally for our films this week we look as the effects heavy sequel ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS and THE MEG.

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ESWS 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a

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Podcast episode 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a

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This week, we were very honored to be included in an article about Hong Kong-centric podcasts in the South China Morning Post. We also discuss some of the recent tax issues hitting China based filmmakers, and some Media Asia news. Then for our films this week, Kevin talks the Wynners bio-pic HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] directed by Anthony Chan. And we look the new Netflix Original anime feature, FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々].

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ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965)

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Podcast episode - ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965))

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On this episode of our sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, we diverge away from Hollywood and head to France for the 1965 film UP TO HIS EARS.

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ESWS 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER

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Podcast episode 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER

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After a short summer vacation, we return to talk about some of the trailers out of SDCC, news of Tarantino to direct Trek, plus Andy Lau and Herman Yau building things for 'White Storm 2'. Then it's over to our reviews with the second entry in the Netflix / Toho collaboration GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] and The Rock's summer release SKYSCRAPER.

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ESWS 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]

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Podcast episode 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]

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This week, Kevin reports back from his trip to the Taipei Film Festival. Louis Koo gets a cinema. A new MTR ad campaign in Hong Kong seems very familiar and a new Indian series on Netflix. Then Kevin discusses Rene Liu's film US AND THEM [後來的我們] and Paul takes a look at Han Yan's ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界].

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ESWS 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王]

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Podcast episode 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王]

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On this episode we discussion some the inclusion of some new members to the Academy, Stephy Tang's win at NYAFF, and the closure of Hong Kong Records. Then Kevin takes a look at Francis Ng in the new Fox TV series THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and Paul covers the supernatural documentary THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王].

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ESWS 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]

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Podcast episode 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]

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This week we settle back into our respective virtual studio seats across the Pacific pond. Paul gives a brief rundown of his trip to Hong Kong and Japan. Kevin runs through some news including a cinematic theme park set to open in Taiwan. And for the reviews this week we look at Benny Lau's nostalgic-romance piece WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and the Japanese fantasy film DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]

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ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒]

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Podcast episode 255 - ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒]

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On this episode of East Screen West Screen, we present a special round table discussion recorded in Hong Kong with guests Ross Chen (www.lovehkfilm.com) and Tim Youngs. Between the four of us, we discuss the latest Nick Cheung film THE TROUGH [低壓槽], and Johnson Lee's family comedy STAYCATION [一家大晒].

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ESWS 254 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998)

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Podcast episode 254 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998))

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It's the third episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong. This time Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire www.podcastonfire.com) and I take a look at Wayne Wang's 1988 feature titled CHINESE BOX., which features a range of Hollywood and Hong Kong actors set amidst the backdrop of the territory's handover in 1997.

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ESWS 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE

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Podcast episode 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE

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On this episode, Kevin and I talk about Netflix, cancellations and Cannes. Then we spend a considerable amount of time geeking out over Steven Spielberg's latest film READY PLAYER ONE.

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ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER

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Podcast episode 252 - ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER

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This week Kevin and I discuss the newest season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, a ton of new comedy specials out on Netflix. Anthony Wong finds his family with a little bit of help from the media and a quick discussion on some new projects out of FilMart. Then Kevin reviews the socio-historical film NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] .

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ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988)

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Podcast episode 251 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988)

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For the second episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire) and I follow with Noble House (1988), the literary sequel to Tai-Pan synthesized to the form of a mini-series.

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ESWS 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]

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Podcast episode 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]

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We finish up our coverage on the Lunar New Year films of 2018 with a look at Patrick Kong's A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國].

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ESWS 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]

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Podcast episode 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]

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It's the first of our two part Lunar New Year special for 2018. To kick us off, we talk about some of our favorite LNY films of old. Then Kevin discusses comedian Dayo Wong's latest film AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工]. Then a special guest stops by to review MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2].

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ESWS 248 -East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX

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Podcast episode 248 - ESWS 248 - East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX

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On this episode we break down the 2018 HKFA nominations, Paul opines about the Netflix series ALTERED CARBON, plus reviews of Leon Lai's WINE WAR [搶紅] and the third installment in the Cloverfield series THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX.

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ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018]

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Podcast episode 247 - ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018]

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This week A brief discussion of Singaporean actress Michelle Chong's promos, Eric Tsang's FATAL VACATION [安樂戰場] (1990) controversy resurfaces, and some Chow Yun Fat news. Then Kevin reviews the latest Bollywood blockbuster with PADMAAVAT and Paul takes a look at the Mainland China remake A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018].

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ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS

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Podcast episode 246 - ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS

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On this episode it's time again to discuss the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Then we shift gears to pause to talk a bit about the allegations against Eric Tsang. And for our films this week, Kevin talks of the new blockbuster out of Korea ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD and Paul takes a look a the newest in the big G franchise with Netflix's GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS.

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ESWS 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]I

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Podcast episode 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]

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It's our first regular show of the new year and we look back at some of our favorite things from 2017. Paul plays catch up up on more Hong Kong films of 2017 Kevin takes a look at the very last film of the 2017 year with Sandra Ng's directorial debut in GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴].

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ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986)

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Podcast episode 244 - ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986)

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It's a new year and time for a new series we call Hollywood on Hong Kong. In this short sub-series we'll be examining how films from the west have used and portrayed Hong Kong over the years. Joining me for this cinematic retrospective is Podcast on Fire's very own Kenneth Brorsson. For our initial film in this series we look at the founding of Hong Kong itself with the 1986 film TAI-PAN.

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ESWS 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

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Podcast episode 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

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It's the last episode of 2017 and we talk of the new season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS and we discuss the recent Fox acquisitions by Disney. Then Kevin takes a look at Stephy Tang in SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST 藍天白雲 and then it's on to STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI.

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ESWS 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049

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Podcast episode 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049

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Episode 242 comes out in better-late-than-never fashion after several weeks of delay. Technical issues aside, on this episode Kevin and I set out to discuss Jackie Chan's film THE FOREIGNER. Then we delve into the long awaited remake BLADE RUNNER 2049.

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ESWS 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON

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Podcast episode 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON

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This week, Kevin is back and he brings us some news and his quick take on Wong Jing's WOLF WARRIOR 2 [戰狼 II]. Then it's our review of the Andy Lau, Donnie Yen team up in CHASING THE DRAGON [追龍].

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ESWS 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series

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Podcast episode 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series

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A super-sized show to fill some of our hiatus period. As Paul plays catch up on current Hong Kong cinema, he invites Kenneth Brorsson from So Good Reviews (http://www.sogoodreviews.com) and The Podcast on Fire network (http://podcastonfire.com) to hop in the second chair to discuss all three films in the Yuppie Fantasia series, THE YUPPIE FANTASIA , BRIEF ENCOUNTER IN SHINJUKU , THE YUPPIE FANTASIA 3 .

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ESWS 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS

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Podcast episode 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS

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It's an 'on the road' episode. While Paul is busy with babies and big storms, Kevin reports in from Japan with a trip report and a look at both the Japanese Live action film BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL and Andy Lau in THE ADVENTURERS .

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ESWS 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY

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Podcast episode 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY

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This week Paul gets a chance to opine about some of the Hong Kong films from early 2017 that are now available on video. Kevin reviews the new Thai film BAD GENIUS and then it's a look at the new Netflix Original WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY.

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ESWS 237 - East Screen: WU KONG & WOLF WARRIOR 2

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Podcast episode 237 - East Screen: WU KONG & WOLF WARRIOR 2

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On this episode we talk some Busan Festival news, John Woo's MANHUNT and a new cinema report in Hong Kong. Then Kevin takes us through a reimagined Monkey King tale in Derek Kwok's WU KONG [悟空傳] and I take a look at Wu Jing's breakout blockbuster WOLF WARRIOR 2 [戰狼 II ].

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ESWS 236 - East Screen: THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY & JAB HARRY MET SEJAL

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Podcast episode 236 - East Screen: THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY & JAB HARRY MET SEJAL

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This week, we delve into the latest Disney Netflix developments, plus some related Taiwan news. Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIOR 2 is laying the smack-down at the box office and for our films, it's Andrew Lau's THE FOUNDING OF AN ARMY and SRK and Anushka together again in JAB HARRY MET SEJAL.

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ESWS 235 - West Screen: DUNKIRK & VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS

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Podcast episode 235 - West Screen: DUNKIRK & VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS

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On this episode, Kevin tells tales of cinema-going in Thailand and in addition to some news about Wu Jing's latest and some Anime acquisitions, we double up our West Screen courage to look at Christopher Nolan's DUNKIRK and Luc Besson's VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS.

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ESWS 234 - East Screen: MEOW West Screen: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

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Podcast episode 234 - East Screen: MEOW West Screen: WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES

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This week, some superhero news out of China, TVB strikes an overseas deal, FOUNDING OF AN ARMY is on the march. Then it's on to this year's entry for a Hong Kong kids film with Louis Koo and the Mannings Cat in MEOW and finally a look at the final saga of Caesar in WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES.

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ESWS 233 - East Screen: OUR TIME WILL COME West Screen: SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING

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Podcast episode 233 - East Screen: OUR TIME WILL COME West Screen: SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING

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On this episode, Kevin talks about the Taipei Film Festival winners for 2017, and the winner of the NYAFF as well. New Derek Kwok film WU KONG gets an unauthorized release, and some Mainland film finance news. For East Screen we look at Ann Hui's WWII film OUR TIME WILL COME and then we swing back to the West for SPIDERMAN: HOMECOMING.

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ESWS 232 - East Screen: OKJA West Screen: TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT

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Podcast episode 232 - East Screen: OKJA West Screen: TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT

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This week, we discuss the much anticipated Netflix production from director Bong Joon-ho OKJA. Then, Kevin takes one for the team with a review of the fifth film in the franchise, TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT. We also discuss a small reprieve for the Wachowskis' series SENSE8, some festival news, and some Taiwan film news.

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ESWS 231 - East Screen: GOD OF WAR West Screen: CARS 3

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Podcast episode 231 - East Screen: GOD OF WAR West Screen: CARS 3

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This week we discuss a new commercial that uses a variation of Kiki from KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE, a new TVB series that looks suspiciously familiar, and Japan wins top award at Annecy. Then it's over to our reviews with Kevin's look at GOD OF WAR .

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ESWS 230 - East Screen: DIDI'S DREAM West Screen: THE MUMMY

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Podcast episode 230 - East Screen: DIDI'S DREAM West Screen: THE MUMMY

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On this episode, Kevin and I discuss news including recent Netflix cancellations, the pulling of OUR TIME WILL COME from the Shanghai Film Festival, Zhang Ziyi in Godzilla sequel and Huayi going after a Weibo user. Then for the East Screen pick Kevin reviews DIDI'S DREAM and then it's back over to Hollywood for a look at the new Dark Universe with Tom Cruise in THE MUMMY.

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ESWS 229 - East Screen: JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER West Screen: WONDER WOMAN

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Podcast episode 229 - East Screen: JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER West Screen: WONDER WOMAN

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This week, further discussion on the Netflix film OKJA making waves, this time in South Korea. Wu Jing's WOLF WARRIORS 2 gets caught up in litigation. Then Kevin gives a run-down of the New York Asian Film Festival lineup and for our films this week Netflix documentary JOSHUA: TEENAGER VS SUPERPOWER and DC's WONDER WOMAN.

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ESWS 228 - East Screen: DEALER_HEALER , BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING & BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION

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Podcast episode 228 - East Screen: DEALER_HEALER , BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING & BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION

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On this episode, Kevin talks of Chinese film Tencent's move into internet-only films, and an introduction into new cult hit STORY IN TAIPEI. Up next it's a look at Lau Ching Wan in the Hong Kong film DEALER HEALER [毒。誡]. Then it's an epic two-reviews in one as we look at BAHUBALI: THE BEGINNING and BAHUBALI 2: THE CONCLUSION.

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ESWS 227 - East Screen: 29+1 West Screen: ALIEN: COVENANT

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Podcast episode 227 - East Screen: 29+1 & ALIEN: COVENANT

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This week, Netflix news abounds, a new Ann Hui film on the horizon. CGV cinema to open in Hong Kong, reboot news and our films for this week Chrissie Chau and Joyce Cheng in 29+1 and the xenomorph is back again in ALIEN: COVENANT.

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ESWS 226 - East Screen: THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED & DUCKWEED

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Podcast episode 226 - THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED & DUCKWEED

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On this episode, Kevin and I gush further about our love for Japanese reality show TERRACE HOUSE. We also discuss the new trailer for CBS series STAR TREK DISCOVERY starring Michelle Yeoh and the new Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun Fat production PROJECT GUTENBERG. And for our films this week we look at THIS IS NOT WHAT I EXPECTED andDUCKWEED <

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ESWS 225 - East Screen: SHOCK WAVE West Screen: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

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Podcast episode 225 - SHOCK WAVE & GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

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*Note: we encountered some serious lag during the recording of this episode and the sound quality has been affected in some places. Attempts were made to edit around this where possible, but some issues are still present.

This week Kevin brings us some news updates on films and we get into a discussion of a Cannes' ruling on streaming media. Then Kevin presents his take on Herman Yau's latest, with Andy Lau headlining in SHOCK WAVE . Then it's back into space with Marvel's latest cosmic adventure in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

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ESWS 224 - LOVE OFF THE CUFF West Screen: THE CIRCLE

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Podcast episode 224 - LOVE OFF THE CUFF & THE CIRCLE

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Kevin returns from his travels abroad to give us a full recap of his time in Udine's Far East Film Festival. Then he presents his take on Pang Ho Cheung's third film in his rom-com series with LOVE OFF THE CUFF [春嬌救志明]. Then it's back over to the West with a look at the novel turned cinematic techno-thriller THE CIRCLE.

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ESWS 223 - East Screen: A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE West Screen: SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

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Podcast episode 223 - A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE & SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

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This week, Kevin calls in with a field report from Udine's Far East Film Festival. Along with a discussion of highlights from he event, he covers a review of the new Zhou Dong-Yu film A NAIL CLIPPER ROMANCE . Then for the West Screen review it's back over to hollywood and the little blue guys with SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

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ESWS 222 - East Screen: MAD WORLD & SAMURAI GOURMET

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Podcast episode 222 - East Screen: MAD WORLD & SAMURAI GOURMET

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On this episode Kevin takes us over the HKFA winners for 2016, we discuss a new Bollywood hit with DANGAL, and we also have some updates on the RTHK Netflix offerings mentioned a few episodes back. Then for our reviews, Kevin looks at the highly acclaimed MAD WORLD and I look to a new streaming series out of Japan, SAMURAI GOURMET .

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ESWS 221 - East Screen: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT West Screen: GHOST IN THE SHELL

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Podcast episode 221 - East Screen: VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT West Screen: GHOST IN THE SHELL

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This week, back after a two week hiatus, we give our brief thoughts on Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and Kevin follows up with some news on the film's presence in Malaysia as well as some UDINE FEFF announcements and some Asian remakes of Asian films. And for our reviews, Kevin takes a bite out of VAMPIRE CLEANUP DEPARTMENT and then it is over to Hollywood for the polemical remake of the anime classic GHOST IN THE SHELL

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ESWS 220 - East Screen: HUSBAND KILLERS West Screen: KONG: SKULL ISLAND

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Podcast episode 220 - East Screen: HUSBAND KILLERS West Screen: KONG: SKULL ISLAND

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On this episode, Kevin takes us through his experience at the Osaka Asian Film Festival, the HKIFF line-up, and we talk about the Malaysia ban of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. In the reviews segment, Kevin looks at Fire Lee's latest directorial outing with HUSBAND KILLERS and I discuss the latest in the expanding kaiju cinematic universe with KONG: SKULL ISLAND

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ESWS 219 - East Screen: SISTERHOOD West Screen: LOGAN

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Podcast episode 219 - East Screen: SISTERHOOD West Screen: LOGAN

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This week, a Netflix update on our story on episode 218 about RTHK listings..Some HKIFF and TVB news, and our films for the week with Kevin's look at SISTERHOOD West Screen: LOGAN

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ESWS 218 - East Screen: KUNG FU YOGA and GANTZ: O

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Podcast episode 218 - East Screen: KUNG FU YOGA and GANTZ: O

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This week, the Oscars happened, some Kara Hui and Tsui Hark news, a Netflix pairing with RTHK and HMV goes streaming. Then we look at our films for the week, Jackie Chan's latest with KUNG FU YOGA and GANTZ: O

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ESWS 217 - East Screen: COOK UP A STORM and THE GREAT WALL

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Podcast episode 217 - East Screen: COOK UP A STORM and THE GREAT WALL

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This week, we talk of the trolling of Matt Damon, Kevin takes us through a SE Asia round-up, LOGAN getting the Cat III treatment in Hong Kong and some Nic Tse news. We then turn our attention to the culinary film COOK UP A STORM and, at long last we rush headlong into THE GREAT WALL .

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ESWS 216 - East Screen: 52 HERTZ I LOVE YOU and OUR SISTER MAMBO

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Podcast episode 216 - East Screen: 52 HERTZ I LOVE YOU and OUR SISTER MAMBO

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This week it's that time of year again and we get into the HKFA nominations fro 2016 films. We also talk briefly about The University of Hong Kong's new MOOC Hong Kong Cinema Through a Global Lens. Then its a double dose of East Screen goodness with Kevin's review of the Taiwan hit musical 52 HZ I LOVE YOU and a look at Singapore's love letter to Chinese Cinema with OUR SISTER MAMBO.

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ESWS 215 - East Screen: JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK West Screen: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER

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Podcast episode 215 - East Screen: JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK West Screen: RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER

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恭喜發財Happy Year of the Rooster everyone. For this episode, we'd like to wish everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year. We discuss some news bites and for our films, Kevin takes us through Stephen Chow and Tsui Hark's sequel JOURNEY TO THE WEST 2: THE DEMONS STRIKE BACK . Then it's once more unto the evil breach with RESIDENT EVIL: THE FINAL CHAPTER.

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ESWS 214 - East Screen: LUCKY FAT MAN West Screen: XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE

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Podcast episode 214 - East Screen: LUCKY FAT MAN West Screen: XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE

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In the build up to Chinese New Year Kevin covers Bob Lam's first leading role in LUCKY FAT MAN . Then we head back over to Hollywood for the return of Vin Diesel to the Triple X franchise with XXX THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE. We also discuss news stories including Andy Lau's recent injury and the remastered release of Hong Kong Classic COMRADES: ALMOST A LOVE STORY

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ESWS 213 - East Screen: SEE YOU TOMORROW West Screen: MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK

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Podcast episode 213 - East Screen: SEE YOU TOMORROW West Screen: MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK

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On this week's episode we discuss recent offerings in streaming platforms, some box office results for Jacki Chan's RAILROAD TIGERS, results from the Hong Kong Film Critics Society on 2016 films. Then Kevin takes us through the Wong Kar Wai produced SEE YOU TOMORROW and Paul looks at the Chinese animated feature MONKEY KING: HERO IS BACK .

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ESWS 212 - East Screen: LULU THE MOVIE West Screen: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Podcast episode 212 - East Screen: LULU THE MOVIE West Screen: OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Welcome to 2017 everyone. On our first episode of the 2017 season we look back over the holiday as well as 2016. Talk some box office news and the Golden Globes. Then Kevin talks about his Singapore fling with LULU THE MOVIE and we talk of holiday hilarity with OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

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ESWS 211 - East Screen: SWORD MASTER West Screen: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE

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Podcast episode 211 - East Screen: SWORD MASTER West Screen: STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE

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For our final episode of the 2016 season, Paul catches up on Korean hit TRAIN TO BUSAN. Ross Chen stops by to discuss the 2015 LoveHKFilm Awards. We also discuss favourite films of 2016 and what we're looking forward to in 2017. Then we look at the Derek Yee helmed remake SWORD MASTER and STAR WARS ROGUE ONE.

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ESWS 210- East Screen: GODSPEED West Screen: MOANA

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Podcast episode 210 - East Screen: GODSPEED West Screen: MOANA

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On this episode, Paul plays some catch-up with current Hong Kong cinema with his take on A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 . Then Kevin presents a few news nuggets before talking about GODSPEED a Taiwanese film featuring Michael Hui. Then, it's back over to Hollywood with a look at Disney's latest animated feature MOANA.

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ESWS 209 - East Screen: SOUL MATE West Screen: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

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Podcast episode 209 - East Screen: SOUL MATE West Screen: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

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We're back at it, having survived Black Friday and Cyber Monday to discuss films and follies. Kevin brings us the latest included his Taiwan trip report, Golden Horse Awards results and Monster Hunt 2 casting news. Then we take a look at the film SOUL MATE from actor turned director Derek Tsang and the latest entry in the Harry Potter universe with FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM

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ESWS 208- East Screen: MISSION MILANO West Screen: DOCTOR STRANGE

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Podcast episode 208 - East Screen: MISSION MILANO West Screen: DOCTOR STRANGE

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Still in a post-US-election daze, Kevin brings us news on Ang Lee's latest film in 120fps, we discuss a possible slump in the Chinese film market and our reviews of Andy Lau's MISSION MILANO [偷天特務] and Marvel's magical entry DOCTOR STRANGE.

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ESWS 207 - East Screen: A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 West Screen: SAUSAGE PARTY

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Podcast episode 207 - East Screen: A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 West Screen: SAUSAGE PARTY

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This week touch on the Doctor Strange release in Hong Kong, SPL2 prequel news, and expansion of the Hong Kong Netflix library. And for our films we look at the mainland produced sequel A CHINESE ODYSSEY 3 and the animated adult comedy SAUSAGE PARTY.

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ESWS 206 - East Screen: FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU

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Podcast episode 206 - East Screen: FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU

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On this week's episode Kevin talks about Tokyo film festival, the HK Asian Film Festival lineup, a new cinema in Central and some casting rumours on Pang Ho Cheung's new film. Then we talk on my final Hong Kong film screening with the Alan Tam film FOOLING AROUND JIANG HU .

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ESWS 205 - East Screen: GODZILLA RESURGENCE

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Podcast episode 205 - East Screen: GODZILLA RESURGENCE

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On this episode Kevin reflects on seeing Aaron Kwok in concert, more news on TRAIN TO BUSAN, Hong Kong film TEN YEARS makes it to DVD and our film of the week GODZILLA RESURGENCE .

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ESWS 204 - East Screen: CALL OF HEROES

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Podcast episode 204 - East Screen: CALL OF HEROES

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On this episode Kevin brings us news about the production disagreements on the Hong Kong indie film WEEDS ON FIRE , South Korea's TRAIN TO BUSAN is set to become a summer juggernaut, some celebrity gossip out of China and we talk about the action packed CALL OF HEROES .

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ESWS 203 - East Screen: LINE WALKER

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Podcast episode 203 - East Screen: LINE WALKER

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Kevin Ma returns to the news desk with some news about PCCW entering the entertainment market, and the sudden pull of the Lau Ching Wan and Nic Tse film HEARTFALL ARISES. The it's on to our movie of the week, the TVB series turned movie sequel LINE WALKER .

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ESWS 202 - West Screen: SUICIDE SQUAD

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Podcast episode 202 - West Screen: SUICIDE SQUAD

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This week I am joined once again by Hong Kong comedian and podcaster Steven Ng of the Mofos Iceskating Uphill podcast. We talk further on the summer 2016 films and then we look to the latest entry from the DC cinematic universe SUICIDE SQUAD.

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ESWS 201 - East Screen: LEAGUE OF GODS

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Podcast episode 201 - LEAGUE OF GODS

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On this week's episode, I am joined by fellow podcaster and Hong Kong based comedian Steven Ng of the Mofos Iceskating Uphill podcast. We talk shop about podcasting as well as the doing comedy gigs in Hong Kong. Then we move our discussion the big China blockbuster of the 2016 summer, LEAGUE OF GODS .

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ESWS 200 - Special 7th Anniversary Episode

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Podcast episode 200 - Special 7th Anniversary Episode

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On this episode we hit the big two zero zero, and it's right around the time of our 7th anniversary, so we brought in a couple guests to talk about Hong Kong film, what we're passionate about, and how things have changed over the years. Guest hosts include Ross Chen of LoveHKFilm.com, Tim Youngs of the Udine Far East Film Festival (http://www.fareastfilm.com), Kenneth Brorsson of the Podcast on Fire network (http://podcastonfire.com

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ESWS 199 - East Screen: THE MENU

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Podcast episode 199 - THE MENU

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On this week's episode, Kevin and I discuss the banning of South Korean stars in China, a discussion on Hong Kong kids films including Wong Jing's latest attempt with GIRL OF THE BIG HOUSE and we talk a look at the HKTV series film THE MENU .

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ESWS 198 - East Screen: BOUNTY HUNTERS

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Podcast episode 198 - BOUNTY HUNTERS

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On this week's episode, Kevin and I talk Comic-con trailers, the GREAT WALL / Matt Damon controversy, Chapman To on local films, other news bits, and we talk about the pan-Asian film BOUNTY HUNTERS .

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ESWS 197 - East Screen: THREE

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Podcast episode 197 - THREE

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On this week's episode, Kevin brings us news on a Taiwan aboriginal film at the Taipei Film Festival, the sequel to THE MOLE SONG being set in Hong Kong, and a documentary of this week's film in focus THREE .

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ESWS 196 - East Screen: COLD WAR 2

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Podcast episode 196 - COLD WAR 2

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On this week's episode Kevin brings us news about the box office record breaking our film of the week. Andy Lau wraps production on Herman Yau's SHOCK WAVE. No SAUSAGE PARTY for you Taiwan! A new Blu-ray for A BETTER TOMORROW and we review the super sequel of the summer...for Hong Kong that is, COLD WAR 2 [寒戰II].

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ESWS 195 - East Screen: KIDNAP DING DING DON

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Podcast episode 195 - KIDNAP DING DING DON

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On this episode, we talk about the Netflix response to a recent Facebook rant, Hong Kong artists and firefighters controversy and an upcoming Benny Chan retrospective. Then we turn our attention to a new film starring Alex Fong and Ivana Wong, KIDNAP DING DING DON [綁架丁丁當].

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ESWS 194 - West Screen: WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING

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Podcast episode 194 - WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING

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On this episode, we discuss the John Woo's latest film project currently in production, the possible scrapping of a Chinese sci-fi feature, and we turn our attention to news and reviews of the latest game gone to big screen WARCRAFT: THE BEGINNING.

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ESWS 193 - West Screen: THE JUNGLE BOOK

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Podcast episode 193 - THE JUNGLE BOOK

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This week we talk about some original Asian content to hit Netflix. News of Pang Ho Cheung's next film/sequel as well as another McDull film now in production. Then we brave the CG wilds of Disney's latest reboot to 'live action', THE JUNGLE BOOK.

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ESWS 192 - East Screen: BOOK OF LOVE

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Podcast episode 192 - BOOK OF LOVE

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On this episode we talk about the Netflix and Disney deal coming to fruition this year. Amazon Japan's planned content as well as the now infamous film EMPIRE OF THE DEEP. We then discuss Tang Wei and her latest romantic comedy BOOK OF LOVE .

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ESWS 191 - West Screen: Superhero Hyperbole

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Podcast episode 191 - Superhero Hyperbole

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This week we unleash our inner geek as the webmaster for LoveHKFilm.com stops by to talk some West Screen blockbusters as we touch on recent the recent smackdown films from both the Marvel and DC cinematic universes.

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ESWS 190 - East Screen: MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR

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Podcast episode 190 - MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR

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On this episode we discuss the cutting Apple and Disney content from China and reactions to dismal returns for Hollywood films in China. Then we set our spotlight on Hong Kong's the latest romantic comedy MY WIFE IS A SUPERSTAR .

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ESWS 189 - East Screen: ROBBERY

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Podcast episode 189 - ROBBERY

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This week, Kevin brings us the line-up of relevant films for upcoming festivals in Udine and Cannes. We talk some local film news and a couple of new Asian film trailers. Then we take a look at Fire Lee's latest directorial effort in ROBBERY

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ESWS 188 - East Screen: TRIVISA

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Podcast episode 188 - TRIVISA

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We're back. After about a month off for events and whatnot, Kevin brings us the latest on the HK Film Awards as well as the 2016 HKIFF. The we set our sights on the pseudo true-crime thriller TRIVISA .

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ESWS 187 - East Screen: iGIRL

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Podcast episode 187 - iGIRL

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On this episode, Kevin checks in remotely to give us an update of Hong Kong FILMART 2016. And I give an update on the latest Wong Jing scripted romantic comedy iGIRL .

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ESWS 186 - East Screen: THE MERMAID

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Podcast episode 186 - THE MERMAID

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Holy Mackerel! We're finally back. Kevin tells us about some HKIFF seminars on Hong Kong cinema. We look at the closure of another local cinema. And the slow death of ATV. Then we round off our discussion of this year's Lunar New Year films with a look at Stephen Chow's THE MERMAID .

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ESWS 185 - East Screen: THE MONKEY KING 2

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Podcast episode 185 - THE MONKEY KING 2

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恭禧發財! It's the year of the Monkey and we are here to talk about the start of the Lunar New Year with the film THE MONKEY KING 2 . We also talk about some holiday box office news and Kevin takes a bite out of Wong Jing's latest sequel.

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ESWS 184 - East Screen: THE LAST WOMEN STANDING

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Podcast episode 184 - THE LAST WOMEN STANDING

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On this episode Kevin runs us through the Hong Kong Film Award nominations for 2015. We talk about the little indie film that could TEN YEARS, and debate the merits of Derek Kwok's Monkey King reboot. Then we partake in a left over release from 2015 with the Single's Day film THE LAST WOMEN STANDING
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ESWS 183 - East Screen: HOUSE OF WOLVES

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Podcast episode 183 - HOUSE OF WOLVES

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This week, Netflix has arrived in Hong Kong, but its library is rather small (for now), multi-language release for KUNG FU PANDA 3 to hit the US, and the Lunar New Year films of 2016 are almost upon us. Then we check in to the latest from director Vincent Kok HOUSE OF WOLVES .
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ESWS 182 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO 2

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Podcast episode 182 - East Screen: THE GIGOLO 2

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This week, Kevin brings us news on the HKFCA awards for 2015, no DEADPOOL for China and no MERMAID for Taiwan, and we share out thoughts on the passing of Alan Rickman. Then we turn our attention to the first Hong Kong film of 2016 THE GIGOLO 2
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ESWS 181 - East Screen: ANNIVERSARY

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Podcast episode 181 - East Screen: ANNIVERSARY br />

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We're back after our holiday hiatus. It's a new year, and time for more news and reviews. On this episode we talk the passing of David Bowie, Netflix hits Hong Kong, Star Wars hits China, and we wrap up the 2015 Hong Kong cinema year with Patrick Kong's ANNIVERSARY .

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ESWS 180 - East Screen: PORT OF CALL

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Podcast episode 180 - East Screen: PORT OF CALL

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For episode 180 Kevin and I discuss the some trailer talk with Steven Chow's new film MERMAID, the new sequel CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON 2 as well as some other hollywood fare. Then we take a look at Aaron Kwok's latest film taken straight from the headlines of Hong Kong news PORT OF CALL .

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ESWS 179 - East Screen: KEEPER OF DARKNESS

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Podcast episode 179 - East Screen: KEEPER OF DARKNESS

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On this episode, Kevin breaks down Taiwan's Golden Horse winners. We talk about the rise of LeTV out of China, and of course a bit of geeking-out about Star Wars. Then it's off the underworld for Nick Cheung's sophomore directorial entry KEEPER OF DARKNESS

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ESWS 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO

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Podcast episode 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO

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For this week's episode Kevin brings us news about Kai Ko, a team between Yuen Woo-ping and Tsui Hark, and the story behind a lawsuit in Mainland China against a film critic. Then TVB makes another transition from the small screen to the big screen with Patrick Kong's 178 - East Screen: RETURN OF THE CUCKOO

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