What asian film/series have you just seen.. marks out of 5

Beat TG · Post by **Beat TG** » 04 Jun 2008, 16:16

No prob guys, I clearly understood what Bravadon was conveying in his post and I agree. I'm pretty much a varied person though so...

It depends on my mood, really. sometimes, I write really lengthy and detailed ones when I feel like it (especially after watching a really great movie), other times just shorter and lesser engrossed ones.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 04 Jun 2008, 16:22

I do find broken up text easier to scroll thru.

Shingster · Post by **Shingster** » 04 Jun 2008, 16:47

bradavon wrote:Was that necessary?

Yes it was. As I have already stated, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the length of the paragraphs in Beat's Loving You review. Seeing as this was the only aspect of th review that you commented on, then I don't think it's unfair to advise him to ignore your comment. I'm sorry if I stated this too plainly, but I've got no obligation or any desire to placate your fragile ego with fluffy euphemisms.

I knewif "anyone" else had asked you wouldn't have said anything, talk about deliberately singly me out. Give it a rest!

I would have said something if anyone else made the exact same comment. I made the Stephen Hawking analogy just for you though, because - and I do mean no offence here - (generally) your grammar is among the worst of any member on these boards.

And before you start whining about that, I'm just throwing some of that "constructive criticism" out there like you tried to give to Beat earlier in this thread. Only in Beat's case you criticised the wrong aspect of his review.

tom2681 wrote:Gotta agree (just a little bit) with Brad here.
Beat's reviews are kind of hard to read.

I admit that Beat's prose can be awkward in places, but Brad only brought attention to the length of his paragraphs, which although a little long, are perfectly acceptable. This isn't a case of me trying to "take a pop" at brad at all, I'm just pointing out that he chose the wrong "suggestion" to make.

tom2681 wrote:But hey, every member writes in his own way.

Exactly, and Beat will improve with each review he writes. He doesn't need any of us to take him to school on how to write.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 04 Jun 2008, 17:11

Beat TG wrote:No prob guys, I clearly understood what Bravadon was conveying in his post and I agree.

Thanks.

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 04 Jun 2008, 18:06

On messageboards I prefer short paragrapgs, I'm more likely to read them. I don't read long reviews in any shape or form though.

PGW · Post by **PGW** » 05 Jun 2008, 12:28

Re: Memories of Matsuko

I thought it was an awesome accomplishment, with consistently amazing visuals, an incredible variety of choreographed musical numbers, and a plot that'll tear your heart out AND make you laugh out loud from time to time. If you've had it sitting on your shelf for a while, turn the phone off, sit back, and prepare to spend a couple of hours watching something quite unlike anything you've seen before.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 05 Jun 2008, 12:42

Welcome, Doug Sulpy.
Hope you'll like it here.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Jun 2008, 12:53

Welcome PGW. You cannot give away real names Tom

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tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 05 Jun 2008, 13:13

He's not hiding his e-mail address.
Might as well make it official.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 05 Jun 2008, 16:39

I must say Tom I think it's incredibly inappropriate of you to reveal DOUG SULPY'S name on this forum without DOUG SULPY'S permission. If DOUG SULPY wanted us to know his name DOUG SULPY would have used it as his handle. I think you should apologize to DOUG SULPY and promise never to expose DOUG SULPY'S name ever again...

Hi, Doug!

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 05 Jun 2008, 16:53

I've always appreciated his input on the ADVDGuide forum.
It's good to have fresh blood around here.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 05 Jun 2008, 17:02

Shingster wrote:Because - and I do mean no offence here - (generally) your grammar is among the worst of any member on these boards.

I'm not sure I'd go quite that fair, but thank you for being constructive about it.

I wouldn't presume users have better grammar just because they choose to write small posts. I tend to write long ones which emphasises my grammar mistakes. If all you generally post is one sentence replies you're not exactly going to make many grammar mistakes.

I regularly see mistakes from other users but mine get picked up much more often. Romero in particular is woeful, spelling too, but no one comments on his grammar or spelling.

Shingster wrote:I'm just pointing out that he chose the wrong "suggestion" to make.

Why would I complain about something I'm not bothered about

. I've no problem with Beats writing, these are "Internet" reviews.

PGW · Post by **PGW** » 06 Jun 2008, 13:04

"I've always appreciated his input on the ADVDGuide forum. "

Well, thank you.

Sadly, the moderator there obviously doesn't feel the same way, since they've just suspended me for repeatedly asking them to answer a simple question about where their reviews can be accessed.

This, of course, with neither a PM nor e-mail with explanation.

Their loss, since I will never post there again.

Sigh.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 06 Jun 2008, 21:05

Sorry to hear that Doug.

Have you PM'd Muldoon to request an explanation?

EvaUnit02 · Post by **EvaUnit02** » 07 Jun 2008, 04:24

I've tried reading the ADVDGuide forum a few times. Mark kept posting about Bernie Mac for some bizarre reason.

Markgway · Post by **Markgway** » 07 Jun 2008, 11:30

Lol. I remember that.

Tinlunlau - the guy who subs some of the Joy Sales discs - claimed he was channeling Bernie Mac when he was creating subs for Bill Tung's character in Bless This House (a lame 1988 HK ghost film).

I wasn't really aware of who he (Mac) was or why he would be an appropriate role model for a HK character.

That's all.

romerojpg · Post by **romerojpg** » 07 Jun 2008, 15:31

Bernie Mac

haha looking at some of the email names on this forum, crikey I hope they aint a lot of you guys real name

My fave email addy I use from time to time is

WhatYouLookinAtSucker@

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 08 Jun 2008, 14:25

Gyoei no mure (Japan, 1983) – 4/5
It seems it’s impossible to write about a Shinji Somai film without mentioning the cinematography. Gyoei no mure is no exception; starting from the 5 minute opening shot the camerawork is sure to catch your attention. The storyline of a young woman (Masako Natsume) and her fiancé (Koichi Sato) and half drunk fisherman father (Ken Ogata) is good but slightly more cenventional than you might expect from Somai. The second half, although not bad at all, is also not quite as good as the terrific first half. Nevertheless, Gyoei no mure is another great film from a fantastic director.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 09 Jun 2008, 16:19

Floating Landscape (HK / China - 2003 - By Carol Lai with Liu Ye and Karena Lam): 3,75 / 5
Above-average drama that starts very slowly but becomes more and more interesting towards the end.

The ending itself is amazing.
Superb-looking animated visuals + Shigeru Umebayashi music + Great french song = Awesome idea.

It's no Failan or Fly Me to Polaris, but it's still quite enjoyable.
Will buy the uber-cheap Universe DVD.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Jun 2008, 17:44

Have you seen Wanee & Junah Tom (or Hung)? I reckon you'd like it.

It's a nice little Korean drama. The Thai DVD I have gives the main plot point away on the cover, how nice of them.

HungFist · Post by **HungFist** » 09 Jun 2008, 19:09

bradavon wrote:Have you seen Wanee & Junah Tom (or Hung)? I reckon you'd like it.

Never heard of.

bradavon wrote: The Thai DVD I have gives the main plot point away on the cover, how nice of them.

That's the reason why I never read back covers (and also skip those parts of reviews that are about the plot, and never watch trailers for films that I have already decided to see... until afterwards of course).

Eros Schedule Book: Concubine Secrets - Tattoo Contest (Japan, 1972) – 1/5
Tattoo Contest, directed by Yukihiko Kondo, is the third part in one of Nikkatsu’s very first Meisaku Roman franchises. I haven’t seen the other films, and movie offers little motivation to do so. It’s a moderately good looking period production, but breathless and uninspired. Some of the tattoo related scenes are alright, but Teruo Ishii already did all this ten times better at the Toei studios with Inferno of Torture (1969).

Pink Cut: Love Me Big, Love Me Deep (Japan, 1983) – 2/5
There’s a rather ”innocent” youth pink comedy hiding under this embarrasing Nikkatsu title (it's common that pink film titles have very little or no connection what so ever to the content of the film). A bunch of cute girls find their barbershop business goes through the roof when they start offering more through less, less referring to the length of their skirts. Mainstream director Yoshimitsu Morita’s (Family Game, Main Theme) pink vacation isn’t too exciting, but there’s a half-adequate kawaii-factor with pop songs, bright colours and cute teddy bears dominating the backgrouds of many shots.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Jun 2008, 19:15

HungFist wrote:Never heard of.

I'm not surprised. It's barely heard of and I've never seen it discussed on Asian film forums. I happened to see it in Bangkok a few years back. It's decent and has an unusual dramatic plot point. There are several DVDs which are anamorphic, English subs, Korean 5.1. I don't know how the quality differs between them.

There are some nice animated sequences in it, although it's mostly live action.

HungFist wrote:That's the reason why I never read back covers

It's on the front cover

, in English too. I don't think any other release gives it away. It's pretty obvious soon after the film starts, but even so.

HungFist wrote:(and also skip those parts of reviews that are about the plot, and never watch trailers for films that I have already decided to see... until afterwards of course).

I tend to just read the final paragraph but do watch trailers.

Lourdes · Post by **Lourdes** » 09 Jun 2008, 19:35

Wanee and Junah is the brother, sister and chap in the middle one, yes? Certainly way, way above the average Korean film, didn't leave enough of an impression that I purchased it but there were some beautiful moments. It's on my "revisit eventually" list.

tom2681 · Post by **tom2681** » 09 Jun 2008, 20:00

I only watched 15 minutes of Wanee and Junah. Wasn't in the mood, I guess.
But I will give it another chance someday.

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 09 Jun 2008, 23:45

Lourdes wrote:Wanee and Junah is the brother, sister and chap in the middle one, yes?

Yes correct.

Lourdes wrote:Certainly way, way above the average Korean film, didn't leave enough of an impression that I purchased it but there were some beautiful moments.

I pretty much agree. I thought it was good enough to purchase but agreed, I preferred Il Mare for example. It is a decent little Korean drama though.