Tuesday, February 27, 2024
World of Wong Kar Wai
- Commentary: Under construction.
This is a collection of seven movies written, directed and produced by Wong Kar Wai. Frankly, I feel extremely lucky that I found this collection on sale for 50% off through Criterion, during one of their 24 hour Flash sales.
I already own one of these films and have seen two others, all of which mesmerize me. I will likely donate my extra film to my library. I notice, in the entire county system, only one copy of one of these films exists.
Although information is available for all these films, it's going to take me a little while to collect it, post it (and construct the Actor/Role tables). These films have been discussed and reviewed all over the internet and I want to take my time looking for suitable entries. You can find mini descriptions of each film at the immediately previous link. It's also going to take me some time to construct just the list of films into this post, so, Dear Reader, hang in there. I'll be starting shortly.
- As Tears Go By
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Andy Lau Wah Maggie Cheung Ngor Jacky Cheung Fly Alex Man Tony To-Hoi Kong Fat Carl Kau Lam Uncle Ba Ching Wai Uncle Kwan William Chang Ngor's doctor
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 1988
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - Days of Being Wild
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Leslie Cheung Yuddy Maggie Cheung Su Li-zhen Andy Lau Tide Carina Lau Leung Fung-ying Rebecca Pan Rebecca Jacky Cheung Zeb Tony Leung Chiu-wai Chow Mo-wan Danilo Antunes Rebecca's Lover
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 1990
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - Chungking Express
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Brigitte Lin Woman in Blonde Wig Takeshi Kaneshiro He Zhiwu/Cop 223 Tony Leung Chiu-wai Cop 663 Faye Wong Faye Valerie Chow Flight Attendant Piggy Chan Mgr Midnight Express Lee-Na Kwan Richard Thom Baker Drug Dealer
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 1994
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - Fallen Angels
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Leon Lai Wong Chi-Ming Michelle Reis Killer's Agent Takeshi Kaneshiro He Zhiwu Charlie Yeung Charlie Karen Mok Situ Hui-Ling/Punky/Blondie/Baby Chan Fai-hung Forced to Eat Ice Cream Man-Lei Chan He Zhiwu's father Toru Saito Sato
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 1995
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - Happy Together
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Leslie Cheung Ho Po-wing Tony Leung Chiu-wai Lai Yiu-fai Chang Chen Chang Gregory Dayton Lover
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 1997
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - In the Mood for Love
Commentary: Under construction.
This is one of two copies of this film I own, so, see here for the Actor/Role table and a write-up of this film (which, as of the date of this post, hasn't yet been written).
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 2000
Directed by Wong Kar Wai. - 2046
Commentary: Under construction.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Tony Leung Chiu-wai Chow Mo-wan Ziyi Zhang Bai Ling Faye Wong Wang Jing-wen Gong Li Su Li-zhen #2 Takuya Kimura Tak Carina Lau Lulu Maggie Cheung Su Li-zhen #1 Chang Chen Mimi/Lulu's Boyfriend
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of this film.
Release Date: 2004
Directed by Wong Kar Wai.
BTW, just for fun, here is an article by someone who isn't terribly thrilled with Wong Kar Wai movies. It's interesting and fun to read. Even if you're a Wong fan, it'll give you something to think about when viewing his movies.
Here's a link to the Wikipedia write-up of Wong Kar Wai.
Release Date: Various; Check the individual movie listings.
Directed by Wong Kar Wai.
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