Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:40:57 GMT

This movie dates from a quarter of a century ago and sorry that it's about WW2 again. But it's worth watching. Kozo liked it too.

It's my last XMAS suggestion until next year when I hope that some other readers might come up with better recommendations.

Hong Kong 1941 (HK 1984)

The story is notably dramatic and sober as told from the viewpoint of the leading female character. It's almost a downer. You won't see a...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:43:21 GMT

AlHaru -

You're right. An HK Home Alone ripoff would never happen because the Christmas season doesn't mean anything to non-Christian Chinese. Even as a secularized shopping season it can't compare to the Lunar New Year. So it can't be set in Christmas then how about leaving a kid behind when the parents are heading to the grandparents home during Chinese New Year? Forget it, just another of my random thoughts.

That's an interesting...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (AlHaru) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:08:49 GMT

One weird thing about HK Cinema is that audiences and box offices do not favour HK-made kids movies. When a movie is about kids, so often there has to be a big name attached to it; for example, Andy Lau in Wait Til You're Older.

But when it comes to foreign movies, so often kids movies fare exceptionally well with impressive ticket sales. Billy Elliot was one.

justinslot wrote:

Mine are the same every year (and not the least bit Asian)...

You just hit it right on as to part of the appeal of seasonal viewing. What makes Christmas /Winter video fun is regularly revisiting your own favorite holiday classics as part of your family and friends traditions.

From October through December, It is customary for me to always watch Tim Burton's...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (justinslot) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:08:01 GMT

Mine are the same every year (and not the least bit Asian): the two MST3K Christmas episodes, the Sesame Street Christmas, and that He-Man special where Skeletor discovers the spirit of the season.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:07:45 GMT

Yinique wrote:
"...Ugh, yes we are getting older. Alas, older but no wiser... "

Please give yourself more credit. Your knowledge and wisdom is certainly evident in the keen insights and sharp perspectives you bring to our forum discussions and I appreciate that. For most folks enlightenment mostly comes with the passage of time in varying amounts (unless you are reincarnation of a spiritual person...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (tzarine) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:23:58 GMT

Halloween is just over and it's Christmas madness already.

Wong,

Yes to the JG Ballard story, please.

There are all the versions of a Christmas Carol, animated to musicals to straight adaptations.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (Yinique) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:33:29 GMT

Hey wongsaurus,

Re: Mr. Fortune, I saw the VCD on Yesasia but it's sans English subs. It's from the pre-Naked Killer days so Chingmy is still sporting her wavy 80's hair and pink lipgloss.

Speaking of fluffy 80's comedies, I'm fairly certain there's gotta be some Christmas (or parties of some sort, at least) in one of those movies Chow Yun Fat made in 1988. Diary of a Big...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:26:26 GMT

Yinique wrote:

Gee, it's that time of year again? Time sure flies.

For some reason, a totally obscure movie came to mind (so obscure I had to go look up the title): Mr. Fortune, a really cheesy typical 80's comedy starring Anthony Chan Yau and Chingmy Yau. I think they dress up in Santa gear at one point. Plus, if I remember correctly Anthony's character is a toy designer so there's...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (tzarine) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:45:48 GMT
Wong,

Christian Bale was the best thing in Empire.

I still watch Charlie Brown Christmas.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (Yinique) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:10 GMT

Gee, it's that time of year again? Time sure flies.

For some reason, a totally obscure movie came to mind (so obscure I had to go look up the title): Mr. Fortune, a really cheesy typical 80's comedy starring Anthony Chan Yau and Chingmy Yau. I think they dress up in Santa gear at one point. Plus, if I remember correctly Anthony's character is a toy designer so there's lots of fluffy bears, toy trains, etc. Awful movie. My parents probably still have it on VHS...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (bellringer) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 23:29:02 GMT
A Chinese Odyssey: 2002
Not exactly a xmas film I know.

But if anyone has got the same DVD that I ordered from YesAsia you'd think that it was one because of the pretty red cover.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:57:24 GMT

Already well into December 2008, and it seems there's little interest in holiday viewing? Okay, so my last recommendation wasn't the greatest so here goes a couple more.

Empire of The Sun

Yes there is a XMAS connection and it takes place in Asia so allow me to suggest this Hollywood big screen treatment of J.G. Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel of an English brat's surreal...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:05:13 GMT
Well, no one else seems to be throwing out seasonal viewing suggestions right now -- is it because some of you are throwing up after a bout of bad parties or bad movies instead?

Guess I'll have to step up to the challenge.

Here it is: Single Blog (HK 2007) -- SPOILER AHEAD

Believe it or not, there is a sequence near the beginning that places part of this movie around December. Kitty (Rain Li) is walking the steet in a daze, accompanied by her...

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (Scholar Li) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:29:52 GMT
Only have one that comes to mind. "My Dream Boat".

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:16:00 GMT
Already November and a couple of our long running threads for Christmas are now stuck to the top of the forum for awhile. There's some great viewing suggestions and discussion and I hope everyone enjoys these topics, whether it's a first time or a re-visit. And of course everyone is heartily encouraged to add more comments.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (aircompass) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:40:30 GMT
Even my love for Daniel Wu could not save NIGHT CORRIDOR for me. I only own it cause the DVD was cheap and the previously mentioned love. However, it's definitely dark "holiday" viewing.

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (wongsaurus) — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:27:21 GMT
Homicidal Terrahawk -

I heartily endorse your dark winter viewing selection. I can understand being overdosed on currier & ives, sugarplum fairy, and white christmas goodness with traditional cinematic fare.

On that note then, I will wrap up this XMAS/Winter viewing thread with a final recommendation of a "holiday season" film -- and a dark Hong Kong one that takes place in December:

NIGHT CORRIDOR

Re: Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (Tha Homicidal Terrahawk) — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:20:06 GMT
Over the years I've become thoroughly burnt out on "A Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation" though I'm a fan of both. No, the older I get the more off color I have become. Here's a list of my winter classics:

Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians (1964/1991)
Black Christmas (1974)
Gremlins (1984)
Fargo (1996)

I usually watch these films every December -- a month here in the Midwest that often signifies that winter has...

Christmas/Winter Holidays Viewing - HK/Asian & Western

feeds@yuku.com (Ultimo Ross) — Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:41:12 GMT
Anyone got suggestions for HK/Chinese Christmas films?

Anything thats themed around or set during the festive season would be good.

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