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En Attendant Godard - Radio C-Lab
15.10: La Sourate qui se dilate

En Attendant Godard - Radio C-Lab

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022


Émission barbes, guerre et pipi. Voile sur les filles, barques sur le Nil, on est dans vos vies on est dans vos bras, on a plus d'appétit qu'un barracuda.and on da tube:Au programme cette semaine:(ordre perturbé au dernier moment, la beauté du direct, tout ça, tout ça...)* Salve de sorties made in HK chez Spectrum Films: le magnifique In the Heat of the Sun (Jiang Wen), l'hallucinant What Price Honesty (Patrick Yuen Ho-Chuen) et le film playmobil The Lady Assassin (Tony Liu Jun-Guk)* La Conspiration du Caire, de Tarik Saleh. John Le Carré chez les sunnites.PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Le Film du Dimanche Soir, 18 décembre: ALIEN$.Coups de cœurs:THOMAS: Passage pour Marseille (Michael Curtiz)THIBAUT: Le Sel de la Terre (Wim Wenders et Juliano Ribeiro Salgado)DOC ERWAN: Bone Tomahawk (Craig Zahler)PLAYLISTPrégénérique / Extrait OSS 117: Le Caire nid d'espionsMadness / Night Boat to CairoThrashington D.C. / My Life My War

Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast
Episode 035: Let the Bullets Fly (2010)

Genre Exposure: A Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 89:19


In this episode, we return to our vault of listener suggestions to cool down from our focus on made-for-tv movies. Echoing back to our block on Westerns and Dustin's recent foray into Hong Kong cinema, we're taking a look at Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly from 2010. Dustin weighs some shoddy CGI as the price of admission for the comedy that follows. Jason shares his undying devotion to Chow Yun-fat. Michael lays out some of the differences between Hong Kong cinema and films from mainland China. But before all that, the Shaw Bros boxset round-up concludes plus Michael and Dustin bond over their admiration for Elisha Cuthbert. And so much more! Special thanks to Cliffy for suggesting we check this one out. Got a movie you champion? A hidden gem you think needs more love? Just want to see more discussion on a particular film? We want to check out the movies you suggest to us. Write in at genreexposure@gmail.com or contact us on your favorite form of social media and shoot us a movie recommendation. Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Kimi (2022) -Michael: The Cellar (2022) -Dustin: Crippled Avengers (1978) & All The Haunts Be Ours Boxset Round-up Show Notes: -Let the Bullets Fly Trailer -Go check out The Jacked Up Review Show -Go check out Attack of the Killer Podcast -Related Film: Hard Boiled -Related Film: Painted Skin: The Resurrection -Related Film: The Monkey King -Related Film: Journey to the West -Related Film: Yojimbo -Related Film: Robin Hood: Men in Tights -Related Show: Looney Tunes -Related Film: Keoma -Related Film: The Killer -Related Topic: Dragon Dynasty Next Time: Dead of Night (1945)

The Nerd Blitz w/ Doom And Fitz
TNB Commentaries 058: Rogue One

The Nerd Blitz w/ Doom And Fitz

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 168:28


Please turn off your cellphones and prepare to make the jump to hyperspace for what was an experimental, first of its kind, stand alone movie in a Galaxy Far Far Away, that also just so happens to have been the first Star War of The Nerd Blitz Era! For our 58th Commentary, we go back in time to the golden days of yore also known as 2016 for this flick starring Diego Luna, Felicity Jones, Riz Ahmed, Donnie Yen, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker, & Jiang Wen. We kick off the show talking about the award* we need your help to win, how rusty we are at a game that one of us is reminded he hates, and just how badass and incredible this movie is at pulling off such an incredible feat, all while doing our classic Star Wars theorizing & speculating. *Go vote for us in the TV & Film Category here: https://quitethethingmedia.com/awards-voting/

The Mark Hastings Experience
Episode #92: "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" (2016 Film)

The Mark Hastings Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 57:30


In this episode Mark talks about one of his favourite Star Wars films: the 2016 film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" directed by Gareth Edwards - with extensive reshoots undertaken by Tony Gilroy, who cowrote the screenplay with Chris Weltz. The first anthology film set within the Star Wars universe, the film is both a sequel to "Star Wars: Episode III - "Revenge of the Sith", which came out in 2005, as well as a direct prequel to "Star Wars: IV - A New Hope", which came out in 1977, and serves as bridge between the events of these two eras of the epic space opera franchise. The premise of the film concerns a group of rebels who acquire intelligence that an ultimate weapon capable of destroying entire planets, called the "Death Star", is nearing completion and could be capable of giving the Galactic Empire the means to wipe out any form resistance anywhere in the galaxy in an instant; however, with the assistance of Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones), a former criminal, and her connection to Galen Erso (Jyn's father), the research scientist principally responsible for designing the Death Star, the newly formed Rebel Alliance see an opportunity to obtain the technical schematics of the Imperial battlestation from a secure facility so that they may lead to finding a vulnerability within its design that could be used to destroy it. The film also stars Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, Ben Mendelsohn as Orson Krennic, Donnie Yen as Chirrut îmwe, Jiang Wen as Baze Malbus, Riz Ahmed as Bodhi Rook, as well as other wonderful actors and other instantly recognisable and iconic Star Wars characters who have appeared multiple times throughout the film franchise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markthepoet/message

Cinema Cult Network
Episode 74 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Cinema Cult Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 31:07


Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) Directed by: Gareth Edwards Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Jiang Wen, and Forest Whitaker Genre: Sci-fi/Epic

Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party
270: Rest in Power Wilfred Brimley

Brews and Blasters: The Star Wars Party

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 63:31


Well, Chris hates the idea of reordering the titles of the Skywalker Saga, and we look back on the incredible life of one of the stars of The Battle for Endor. Then, there’s some discussion on knife collections, cinema on demand, Jiang Wen, stupid quotes and much more. The Star Wars Party starts now! It’s time for Brews and Blasters.

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Los Tres Amigos
Recomendación Diaria Coronavirus - ROGUE ONE

Los Tres Amigos

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 3:12


¡May the 4th be with you! Como es el dia Star Wars, pues toca Star Wars, aunque Héctor se ha decantado por el spinoff de Gareth Edwards ROGUE ONE: UNA HISTORIA DE STAR WARS Director: Gareth Edwards Intérpretes: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Forest Whitaker Plataforma: Disney+ Si ya habéis visto el film, ¡dejadnos comentarios! ¡Acordaros de clicar el "Me gusta" en Ivoox! itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/podcast/los-tres-amigos/id1198252523?mt=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/52i1iqZ56ACal18GPkCxiW https://www.facebook.com/LosTresAmigosPodcast/ Twitter: @tresamigospod Instagram: lostresamigospodcast

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
#748: American Beauty at 20 / Contemporary Chinese Cinema #1 - Let The Bullets Fly

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 99:59


Back in '99, the trailers and movie posters for AMERICAN BEAUTY implored us to "look closer." For their 9 From '99 review, Adam and Josh give the divisive Best Picture winner the closer look it asked for, but they don't always like what they see. Is the movie hypocritical and mean-spirited? Is it merely an overwrought sitcom? Or is it redeemed by its sincerity and the strength of its supporting cast? Also on the show, Adam's conversation with Godfrey Cheshire, author of the new book "Conversations with Kiarostami." Cheshire's book is a companion to a 25-film Abbas Kiarostami retrospective currently touring the U.S. And the first film in the Contemporary Chinese Cinema Marathon, 2010's LET THE BULLETS FLY, a furiously paced action comedy directed by Jiang Wen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Escuchando Peliculas
The Assassin - La Asesina (2015) #Drama #Acción #peliculas #audesc #podcast

Escuchando Peliculas

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 104:35


País Taiwán Dirección Hou Hsiao-Hsien Guion Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Chu Tien-Wen, A. Cheng Música Giong Lim Fotografía Ping Bin Lee Reparto Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Ethan Juan, Nikki Hsieh, Ni Dahong, Michael Chang, Jiang Wen, Zhou Yunin, Mei Yong, Zhen Yu Lei, Fang-yi Sheu, Jacques Picoux Sinopsis China, finales del siglo VIII. Nie Yinniang regresa a casa de su familia tras años de exilio. Educada por una monja que la ha convertido en una experta en artes marciales, Yinniang es una auténtica justiciera cuyo objetivo es eliminar a los tiranos. Su maestra le encarga la misión de matar a su primo Tian Ji'an, gobernador disidente de la provincia militar de Weibo, con el que tuvo gran complicidad cuando ambos eran jóvenes.

美语早班车
Day500-角逐奥斯卡最佳外语片

美语早班车

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2018 12:11


邪不压正Chinese director Jiang Wen's film "Hidden Man" will be competing for Best Foreign Language Film next year at the 91st Academy Awards, according to reports. The high-profile production has been a blockbuster at home and abroad this summer.据报道,中国导演姜文的影片《邪不压正》参与竞选明年的第91届最佳外语片。这部大片已经在今年夏天受到国内外的广泛关注。 China's "Operation Red Sea" and “The Great Buddha+” are also on the official list of entrants. The 2019 Oscars will be held on February 24 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.《红海行动》和《大佛普拉斯》也参与到竞选当中。2019年的奥斯卡奖将于2月24日在好莱坞的杜比剧院举行。Language focus 语言焦点:1.high-profile /hai'prəufail/ 引人注目的Eg. a high-profile public figure 一位引人注目的公众人物2.blockbuster /'blɒkbʌstə/大片Eg. Hollywood blockbuster好莱坞大片3. Operation Red Sea《红海行动》4.The Great Buddha+《大佛普拉斯》/'budə/5.Oscar /'ɒskə/ 奥斯卡金像奖Eg. The film won five Oscars. 这部影片荣获五项奥斯卡奖。6.Dolby Theatre/'dɔlbi/杜比剧院

Sinica Podcast
City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir

Sinica Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 68:17


This week on the Sinica Podcast, Kaiser and Jeremy chat with Paul French, the best-selling author of Midnight in Peking. Paul has just written an outstanding new book called City of Devils: A Shanghai Noir, in which he tells a captivating story of two foreigners rising to prominence through conducting shady business in the underworld of Shanghai in the 1930s — a chaotic yet fascinating period, when the city was still known as the Paris of the Orient, leading up to the bleak realities of the war with Japan. Recommendations: Paul: A Killing Winter and A Spring Betrayal, two crime novels written by British author Tom Callaghan. Also, Hidden Man, a new movie directed by Chinese award-winning filmmaker Jiang Wen 姜文. Kaiser: The Anatomy of Fascism, by Robert O. Paxton. Jeremy: Jo Nesbø, Norway’s best-selling crime writer, whose notable books include The Snowman, The Thirst, and The Redbreast.

Great Shot, Kid!
Mission 28: Nice Right Hook

Great Shot, Kid!

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2017 28:49


Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made a point to have a diverse cast, to speak to the unifying effect of a common enemy. Lucasfilm additionally made an effort to include international talent, casting overseas stars Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen in key roles.Join John and Mike as they discuss Jiang Wen's Let the Bullets Fly. A box office success in China, they look at how well it translates to a foreign audience, what it reveals about how native language allows more nuance in actors' performances, and historical influences on Star Wars from Asian cinema.JOIN THE MISSION!Subscribe in Apple PodcastsFeedback: TheNerdParty.com/Contact  Facebook: facebook.com/TheNerdPartyTwitter: @JoinNerdPartyInstagram: @TheNerdParty #GreatShotKid

Fangirls Going Rogue: Star Wars Conversation from a Female POV
#40: All That Glitters Is Carrie Fisher

Fangirls Going Rogue: Star Wars Conversation from a Female POV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 102:55


In this episode of Fangirls Going Rogue, Teresa Delgado, Sarah Woloski, and Tricia Barr share our love for the late Carrie Fisher. Included in our discussion are the things we learned from her book The Princess Diarist. It is a sad time in fandom but we found joy in the memories of our real life hero. Read on for more exciting things in this episode, including Rogue One and Star Wars Rebels! (Or just dive in and take a listen.) Fangirls Going Rogue has a new Facebook group where you can discuss anything: Star Wars, Disney, Wonder Woman... the sky's the limit. The group is closed. Search for "Fangirls Going Rogue" and ask to join. In addition to remembering Carrie Fisher, talk turns to how Leia Organa's legacy might be preserved or changed. This conversation was recorded before the StarWars.com announcement regarding any future use of Carrie Fisher's likeness in upcoming films. Saw Gerrera joins Star Wars Rebels. Rogues react. SWEU Funkos? Bring them on! Donald Glover talks expectations for his role as Lando Calrissian. Lucas Museum has a home! Sarah Woloski fangirlflails for her home town. Get to know the stars of Rogue One. The Fangirls explore the careers of Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, and Jiang Wen. The character discussion is #GoingRogue this month as we share first impressions of Jyn Erso from Rogue One. We are now on Google Play for Android users. As always reviews and ratings are our life blood. Thanks for listening, and until next time: Yub yub!   Related Links Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 1 featuring Princess Leia and Carrie Fisher as our inspiration Tricia Barr joins Skywalking Through Neverland to remember Carrie Fisher Nightline special on the CG work behind Tarkin and Leia in Rogue One SyFy Wire's "Why There Is No #WheresJyn Controversy with Rogue One Toys" USA Today's interview with Donald Glover Check out the books mention in this episode: DK's Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide, Disney Publishing's Star Wars Galactic Maps and Rogue One: Rebel Dossier Support Fangirls Going Rogue. Buy Rogue One tickets through our Fandango link.   Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue: @FGGoingRogue Tricia: @fangirlcantina Teresa: @icecoldpenguin Sarah: @JediTink Sandra: @geekchic9 Hannah: @hannahlougillis Facebook: Fangirls Going Rogue Instagram: @FGGoingRogue Tumblr: fangirlsgoingrogue.tumblr.com Instagram: @FGGoingRogue Voicemail: 331-21 Ewoks or 331-213-9657 (or hit that cool Voicemail button on the website) Email: contact@fangirlsgoingrogue.com (or use our Contact page) Tshirts: At our Tee Public Store If you enjoyed the show, leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher and share the episode with friends. Until next time: Yub! Yub!

We Paid To See This
Ep 28: Rogue One : A Star Wars Story (INCLUDES SPOILERS!)

We Paid To See This

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2016 52:40


Entire episode dedicated to the Star Wars film 'Rogue One' - directed by Gareth Edwards and starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelssohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker.  This is a must listen if you've seen the film and want to break it down for better or for worse.  Find out what we loved and what we didn't - and get some interesting back story in to the origin of the story and thoughts on the reasons for such extensive re-shooting and the differences between the theatrical trailer and what ended up on the screen. 'The Force is strong and I am one with The Force!'  WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE! DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN THE FILM.

The Infamous Podcast
Bonus Episode – Rogue One: a Star Wars Story Review

The Infamous Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2016 30:28


It is a Rebellion… They Rebel In this special bonus review episode, Johnny and Brian share their thoughts on the first true Star Wars anthology film. Rogue One: a Star Wars Story (2017) Directed by Gareth Edwards Produced by Kathleen Kennedy Allison Shearmur Simon Emanuel Screenplay by Chris Weitz Tony Gilroy Story by John Knoll Gary Whitta Based on Characters by George Lucas Starring Felicity Jones Diego Luna Ben Mendelsohn Donnie Yen Mads Mikkelsen Alan Tudyk Riz Ahmed Jiang Wen Forest Whitaker Music by Michael Giacchino Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on iTunes to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast stitcher iTunes Google Play contact@infamouspodcast.com The music in this episodes is Pomade by Silent Partner. The Infamous Podcast is Johnny Pottorf and Brian Tudor, and is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

The Doctor Who Show
This is a rebellion, isn't it? (The DW Show Presents: Rogue One)

The Doctor Who Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2016 79:38


Rob and Dave from the Doctor Who Show podcast take some time out from their usual gig to review the new Star Wars anthology film, Rogue One. Featuring listener comments from Jen, Doc, Kate, Alan, Renata and Richard, this is a podcast for Star Wars fans by Star Wars fans (who normally present as Doctor Who fans). Share and enjoy. -- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (or simply Rogue One) is a 2016 American epic space opera film directed by Gareth Edwards and written by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy, from a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. It is the first stand-alone film in the Star Wars Anthology series. Rogue One stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker, and follows Jyn Erso, the daughter of the unwilling designer of the Galactic Empire's superweapon, the Death Star, and her quest to retrieve his plans of destroying it. Produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film is chronologically set between Revenge of the Sith (2005) and A New Hope (1977). Principal photography began at Elstree Studios near London during early August 2015 and wrapped in February 2016, with reshoots and additional filming taking place in mid-June 2016. Rogue One premiered in Los Angeles on December 10, 2016, and was released in the United States on December 16, 2016.

Star Wars 7x7 | Star Wars News, Interviews, and More!
818: Part 2 of Rogue One Reveals From the Cast

Star Wars 7x7 | Star Wars News, Interviews, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2016 8:40


Diego Luna as Cassian Andor, Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, and Jiang Wen as Baze Malbus appeared on GMA last month, and two of them revealed Rogue One hints. Punch it! ***We’re listener supported! Go to http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to donate to the Star Wars 7x7 podcast, and you’ll get some fabulous rewards for your pledge.***  Check out SW7x7.com for full Star Wars 7x7 show notes and links, and to comment on any of the content of this episode! If you like what you've heard, please leave us a rating or review on iTunes or Stitcher, which will also help more people discover this Star Wars podcast. Don't forget to join the Star Wars 7x7 fun on Facebook at Facebook.com/SW7x7, and follow the breaking news Twitter feed at Twitter.com/SW7x7Podcast. We're also on Pinterest and Instagram as "SW7x7" too, and we'd love to connect with you there!

East Screen West Screen
ESWS 153 - East Screen: GONE WITH THE BULLETS <一步之遙>

East Screen West Screen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 56:37


ESWS 153 - East Screen: GONE WITH THE BULLETS Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 153 - East Screen: GONE WITH THE BULLETS Kevin Ma and I return after a near year and a half hiatus. The show will be streamlined but we hope the get back to (and surpass) the level of quality we once had. Our goal will be to bring you some current news and a weekly review on a weekly basis. For our return engagement Kevin talks news some upcoming Hong Kong films for the Lunar New Year and I present my take on Jiang Wen's GONE WITH THE BULLETS . Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com As always, thanks for listening!

Round Table 圆桌议事
中国人就爱看烂片?

Round Table 圆桌议事

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2015 10:42


It’s beginning of the year. Reviewers and media are busy working on their own movie lists. British magazine “The Economist” predicted earlier that China’s box office revenue will exceed 30 billion Yuan in 2014. However, the final figure stops at a bit more than 29 billion, even with much-anticipated movies like Jiang Wen’s “Gone with The Bullets”. Why is it that insiders’ favorite can’t win box office? Do we only like crappy movies?岁末年初,电影行业的贺岁混战已经开启,好片不叫座,烂片高票房,是国人不了解电影市场的发展,还是中国人的观影品味真的很低?有人说国人就爱看烂片儿, 你同意吗?

NEWSPlus Radio
【影评】看懂看不懂,只有一步之遥(有文稿)

NEWSPlus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2014 5:00


更多信息请关注今天的微信:搜索英语环球 NEWSPlus In 2010, Chinese director Jiang Wen released an action comedy film "Let the Bullets Fly" which rocked the country's movie market. Its huge commercial success made everyone believe Jiang had found the way to dominate Chinese cinemas. In fact, his grip on the audience was so firm that even critics refrained from pricking, or if they did whine their voices must certainly have been drowned in the deafening sound of adulation. But with the advent of his new film "Gone with the Bullets", the previously muffled discontent of his antagonists have suddenly found an outlet. Starting from real estate veteran Ren Zhiqiang who spoke of his difficulties understanding the movie, more and more self-styled critics blamed their bewilderment on the director's ego. They believe that Jiang Wen has once again lost control in narcissistic self expression and this is going to cost him dearly in audience reception. One thing about the film that sets the critics on fire is the vast number of messages hidden in the story. In 1920, a Shanghai playboy Yan Ruisheng robbed and murdered a well-known prostitute, he was later caught and publicly executed. But that was not the whole story, before the case was closed, local media had explored and exposed almost every detail of the suspect and his victim. And after Yan's death, his crime was told in China's first full-length movie and once again became a product for public entertainment. "Gone with the Bullets" examines the relative truths in news reporting and filmmaking, his idea is best represented by a scene where his character vandalises a camera in a film set. This is just one example of Jiang's many implicit ideas. During 140 minutes of sitting, we also witness new money's attempts to become respectably "old", a politically married couple's advices to their daughter regarding the importance of concubines and the wisdom about men, plus a lot more metaphors and mockeries. All of these can be too much to digest, it certainly took me a second viewing to get an overview. And comprehension is not made easier by the varied forms of expression. Beginning with an extravagant beauty show featuring garish colours, loud music and way too many bared legs, the movie's narrative is continued in talk show, black and white silent film and stage play, all the while paying tribute to "The Godfather", "A Trip to the Moon", "2001: A Space Odyssey" and many others. This wealth of information and sometimes contradicting opinions drive the critics over the edge. Some of them refer to Jiang Wen's good upbringing and his other autheur films as evidence to suggest he is an elitist director and has no respect for the needs of the viewers. I think these critics' worries are not well grounded. First of all, one doesn't have to be an elite to be able to enjoy classic music and well-made films, and the reluctance to exercise one's brain should not be encouraged as normality. China's movie industry has already seen too much vulgarity made in the name of satisfying the audience. It is high time we stopped feeding the viewers with nonsensical comedies, it is the ultimate crime of disrespect a director can commit against his viewers. Jiang Wen, on the other hand, have consistently encouraged his fans to think with his challenging storylines, and the images and music in his films are always enjoyable. Any viewer in their right mind who refuses to wallow in the mud of vulgarity will be able to appreciate the healthy amount of his narcissism. The only question is, who would you rather be?

CRI来明
一步之遥(影评人情怀的试金石)

CRI来明

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2014 5:00


In 2010, Chinese director Jiang Wen released an action comedy film “Let the Bullets Fly” which rocked the country’s movie market. Its huge commercial success made everyone believe Jiang had found the way to dominate Chinese cinemas. In fact, his grip on the audience was so firm that even critics refrained from pricking, or if they did whine their voices must certainly have been drowned in the deafening sound of adulation. But with the advent of his new film “Gone with the Bullets”, the previously muffled discontent of his antagonists has suddenly found an outlet. Starting from real estate veteran Ren Zhiqiang who spoke of his difficulties understanding the movie, more and more self-styled critics blamed their bewilderment on the director’s ego. They believe that Jiang Wen had once again lost control in narcissistic self expression and this is going to cost him dearly in audience reception. One thing about the film that sets the critics on fire is the vast number of messages hidden in the story. In 1920, a Shanghai playboy Yan Ruisheng robbed and murdered a well-known prostitute, he was later caught and publicly executed. But that was not the whole story, before the case was closed, local media had explored and exposed almost every detail of the suspect and his victim. And after Yan’s death, his crime was told in China’s first full-length movie and once again became a product for public entertainment. “Gone with the Bullets” examines the relative truths in news reporting and filmmaking, the director’s idea is best represented by a scene where his character vandalizes a camera in a film set. This is just one example of Jiang’s many implicit ideas. During 140 minutes of sitting, we also witness new money’s attempts to become respectably “old”, a politically married couple’s advices to their daughter regarding the importance of concubines and the wisdom about men, plus a lot more metaphors and mockeries. All of these can be too much to digest, it certainly took me a second viewing to get a better overview. And comprehension is not made easier by the varied forms of expression. Beginning with an extravagant beauty show featuring garish colors, loud music and way too many bared legs, the movie’s narrative is continued in talk show, black and white silent film and stage play, all the while paying tribute to “The Godfather”, “A Trip to the Moon”, “2001: A Space Odyssey” and many other classic films. This wealth of information and sometimes contradicting opinions drive the critics over the edge. Some of them refer to Jiang Wen’s good upbringing and his other auteur films as evidence to suggest he is an elitist director and has no respect for the needs of the viewers. I think these critics’ accusations are not well grounded. First of all, one doesn’t have to be an elite to be able to enjoy classic music and classic films invoked in Jiang’s story, and the reluctance to exercise one’s brain should not be encouraged as normality. China’s movie industry has already seen too much banality made in the name of satisfying the audience. It is high time we stopped feeding the viewers with nonsensical comedies, it is the ultimate crime of disrespect a director can commit against his viewers. Jiang Wen, on the other hand, has consistently encouraged his fans to think with his challenging storylines, and the images and music in his films are always enjoyable. Any viewer in their right mind who refuses to wallow in the mud of vulgarity will be able to appreciate the healthy amount of his narcissism. The only question is, who would you rather be?