

The best way to start a Sunday morning - TIFF Reel Talk
Film festivals are great for many reasons. Whether it's the celebrity appearances, interactions with filmmakers, or the overall...
Mar 1, 2017


Another personal reflection on why La La Land is awesome
Not that this movie is short of endorsements, but just in case you haven't already heard, La La Land is a phenomenal film. If you even...
Feb 3, 2017


Andy Lau and Hong Kong popular culture
In light of Andy Lau's recent horseback riding accident, I thought I'd write a post about why he's not just a huge celebrity, but the...
Jan 27, 2017


Can we talk about that scene? Tony Leung in Lust, Caution
'Can we talk about that scene?' is a periodic instalment where memorable scenes are discussed. Given the nature of these pieces, we will...
Jan 24, 2017


Why the Marvel Cinematic Universe feels like a television show
Marvel movies just aren't as exciting as they used to be. That's not to say that I no longer enjoy watching them or don't get excited...
Jan 20, 2017


Rogue One and Fantastic Beasts - nostalgia isn't always a good thing
Nostalgia can be a tricky thing. I'm usually a pretty sentimental guy and any whiff of nostalgia can hit me pretty hard; so with the...
Jan 13, 2017


Jackie Chan wins an Oscar, and he definitely deserves it
I'm definitely late to the game on this one, but as you all probably already know, Jackie Chan won an honorary Oscar back in November and...
Jan 11, 2017


Can we talk about that scene? Emma Stone in La La Land
'Can we talk about that scene?' is a periodic instalment where memorable scenes are discussed. Given the nature of these pieces, we will...
Dec 29, 2016


How Donald Trump ruined Breakfast at Tiffany's
The fact that Donald Trump has been elected the next president of the United States is bad news on an unmeasurable level. So what I'm...
Dec 27, 2016


The force is definitely with Donnie Yen
This is gonna be a short post with a very simple message: Donnie Yen KILLED it in Rogue One. Even if you weren't a Donnie Yen fan before...
Dec 23, 2016


The calm before the awards season storm
As much as I enjoy the craziness of awards season, right now is the part of the season that I enjoy the most. This is the time right...
Dec 11, 2016


Can we talk about that scene? Francis Ng in Line Walker
'Can we talk about that scene?' is a periodic instalment where memorable scenes are discussed. Given the nature of these pieces, we will...
Dec 7, 2016