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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