Podcasts about flying swords

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In this episode of Wuxia Weekend we talk about Tsui Hark's Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. It stars Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Gwei Lun-mei, Louis Fan, Li Yuchun, Mavis Fan, with appearances by Gordon Liu and Zhang Xinyu. This is the most recent Dragon Gate film, and is set after the events of New Dragon Inn.  Check out Distressor's "Just Breathe", they generously allowed us to use their music in our introduction.  Support us on Patreon 

Back into the world of foreign films, we look at the oddly engaging Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Zach on Film continues far into the future! FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE A Ming Dynasty freedom fighter (Jet Li), a female warrior (Zhou Xun) and a corrupt eunuch (Kun Chen) are among those who converge on a remote desert hostel that sits atop a city of treasures.

Back into the world of foreign films, we look at the oddly engaging Flying Swords of Dragon Gate. Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure Zach on Film continues far into the future! FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE A Ming Dynasty freedom fighter (Jet Li), a female warrior (Zhou Xun) and a corrupt eunuch (Kun Chen) are among those who converge on a remote desert hostel that sits atop a city of treasures.

I would never have watched the movie "Dear Enemy" if it hadn't surprised me by making the Top 3 in the nationwide box office ranking. A film featuring a business scuffle like this could easily turn into a mere showcase of luxuries, while the title suggests it may well be just another chick flick, neither of which appeals to my interest. After 95 minutes in the cinema, my prediction was proven correct, except that the movie was so much worse than I had anticipated. A friend who watched the film with me said "Dear Enemy" was the first and only movie in 2011 that managed to keep her totally disengaged from beginning to end. Yet, we did enjoy plenty of laughter while watching it, not because we were amused but because we found the same expression of bewilderment in each other's face. The first thing to note is the language. The typical practice by foreign-funded film production companies of inserting bits and pieces of English syllables into Chinese sentences has been a running joke for quite some time, but "Dear Enemy" carries on that tradition. The two languages are pieced together in such an awkward manner that they could never have come out of any sane person's mouth. This, combined with multiple Chinese dialects, creates a weird phonetic environment that constitutes the movie's first noticeable laughing stock. The bilingual dialogue is one of the attempts to capture the lives of the so-called "high-end" elites in the investment banking business. Now as if that is not enough, the actors are sent flying around the world doing things that barely contribute to the main plot. Everywhere they go, the surroundings are "polluted" with extravagance. I have no issues with extravagance per se as long as it helps the story, but unfortunately, the storyline is weak too. As a result, all the efforts to portray the high-end lifestyle end up suggesting sheer vanity. The story is weak because the director fails to balance two stories at the same time: a love story and a business scramble. At the beginning, the movie dazzles viewers with a shower of the characters' profiles, but succeeds in creating an intense atmosphere. Later on as the history between the lead actor and actress unfolds and both of them fly around the world, the momentum is lost, and the movie is reduced to a travelogue. By the end of the film, you won't be able to tell when you lost track of the story or remember any specific supporting roles. Moreover, the movie could have done better in terms of editing. The most memorable scene is when the lead actress takes a stroll in the street. What we see is her flipping her hair in almost every short take, imagine the look of THAT?… Plus, better editing might also have helped balance the story. In summary, "Dear Enemy" is poor movie in almost every sense, a rating of four out of 10 does it enough justice. The only explanation for its popularity is perhaps that moviegoers have had too much intense viewing of late with "The Flowers of War" and "The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate," so that a modern, light-hearted film holds some appeal for them for a change, never mind how cheesy it is.

Wuxia, or martial arts, movies are a distinct genre of Chinese film. The most memorable ones are not necessarily those packed with nonstop action, but ones in which the main characters extol the so called Wuxia spirit–loyalty, sense of mission, free expression of emotion, the strong helping the weak...... Director Tsui Hark has succeeded in creating a lasting impression on viewers with many of his wuxia films, including "New Dragon Gate Inn." But will his new film "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" be as successful as its prequel? Considering Tsui's previous achievements, his fans know he has at least an adequate understanding of the wuxia spirit. A typical example in "Flying Swords" is Jet Li's character Zhou Huai'an. As a skillful swordsman, Zhou feels obligated to cleanse the Ming government of power-crazed officials. As he has chosen a dangerous road, he has made a conscious decision to neglect the love and safety of female swordsman Ling Yanqiu. Nevertheless, Ling is willing to sacrifice herself for Zhou and his mission. Having survived a mission impossible with Ling, Zhou finally musters up enough courage to confront his feelings. More importantly, Tsui is also known as a bold director who refuses to be shackled by tradition and constantly remains on the lookout for creative outlets for his ideas and beliefs. He is quite alert to the needs of his time and willing to challenge tradition and himself to meet them. For example, "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" is China's first domestically produced 3-D IMAX film. Tsui says the technology has greatly helped him further develop his filmmaking skills. Aside from famous movie actors Jet Li, Zhou Xun and Chen Kun, Tsui also included young actors such as Li Yuchun and Kwai Lun-mei in his new film. The fledglings may not be much to look at, but their presence holds a certain appeal for young viewers. Even among the famous actors, Chen Kun, who plays two roles in the movie, gives a much more convincing performance than Jet Li. The latter is certainly impressive with his martial arts skills, but falls short when it comes to showing the human and tender sides of his character. Tsui's creativity can also be seen in the diversity and originality of the weapons he assigns to each character. Some of them may have been designed to amplify the visual effects with 3-D technology, because they create quite a spectacle on an IMAX screen. Generally speaking, the focus of the film is on form rather than spirit. Tsui Hark certainly has a way of making his film entertaining with an abundant supply of comical and breathtaking 3-D scenes. As for a portrayal of the wuxia spirit, viewers must look hard not to miss it. But because Tsui is only catering to contemporary viewers' tastes, perhaps he is not the one to blame after all. On a scale from one to ten, "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate" deserves a seven.

When you decide to watch Tsui Hark's new film, "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon," don't be fooled by its title. The word "detective" doesn't guarantee a detective story, but a crime-action film packed with magnificent action scenes with the aid of upgraded filming gadgets and technique. In his latest outing, the Hong Kong director presents a prequel to his 2010 box office hit, "Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame". The story traces the footstep of Tang Dynasty official, Dee Renjie, as he starts his political career in the capital city of Luoyang. His arrival coincides with a devastating attack on the empire's naval fleet: an entire armada is allegedly annihilated by a sea dragon. Dee's boss, Yuchi, is charged to root out the attackers. He will need the help of Dee and many others to solve the case and uncover a conspiracy against the empire. Just like many other contemporary detective films, for example the new Sherlock Holmes series starring Robert Downey. Jr., "Rise of the Sea Dragon" doesn't offer a satisfactory detective story. The audience would most likely have an idea of what the story is all about after they've seen a quarter of the narrative, so there is no room for any kind of suspension at all. Perhaps, the directors of today are less willing to risk challenging the viewers' intellect. I guess we'll just have to keep paying for mediocre stories, unless enough of us decided to otherwise make a difference. Fortunately, Tsui Hark is the kind of director that likes to try new things. Tsui is previously known for his work involving the world of martial arts, or Wuxia, but in recent years, he's been seeking new ways to present his world. In 2011, he adopted IMAX filming techniques when making "Flying Swords of Dragon Gate." This time, in "Rise of the Sea Dragon," he pushes himself further by filming 3D underwater scenes. His efforts were not un-rewarded, as many of the magnificent action scenes were reminiscent of "Pirates of Caribbean"--only better. Tsui's enterprising spirit is also show in his selection of cast members. Apart from Lau Kar-ling, who plays the Tang Empress, all major characters are portrayed by younger generation actors and actresses. The new blood brings vitality to the cast, but also weakens the characterization. Throughout his career, Tsui Hark has created many distinctive characters, but during his experiment with "Rise of the Sea Dragon," the director traded story and character development for greater visual spectacles, a stronger sense of modernity and better box office returns. For the audience, the visuals alone may be satisfactory enough, but is it really a good trade? Tsui Hark himself will be the judge of that. On a scale of one to 10, I give "Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon" a seven.

On the morning of Day 3 of Cannes 2012 we discuss Flying Swords of Dragon Gate, Moonrise Kingdom, Anton Corbijn Inside Out and Student.