(07) Cheng Pei-pei in ...
... ' Come Drink With Me '
... ' Lady Of Steel '
Monday, May 5, 2008
84 K-POP : ' AUTUMM IN MY HEART ‘
A k-drama ...
' AUTUMM IN MY HEART ‘
Cast : Song Seung Hun , Song Hye Gyo , Won Bin
Synopsis
" I want to be a tree in my next life, a tree that cannot be moved, so I would never have to be separated from anyone... Eun-seo. "
The story begins with the two main characters , Jun-sen and Eun-seo happily growing up as brother and sister until the latter met a car accident. A blood test revealed that Eun had been switched at birth with another girl. Eun’s life took a complete turn when the two girls were returned to their respective families. Soon, Jun’s family left for States and Eun stayed in sordid condition with her biological mother in Korea.
Many years later, the already-engaged Jun returned to Korea and began to search for Eun. By chance, the two former siblings were reunited . Jun instinctively wanted to protect his “once-upon-a-sister” Eun who had led a difficult life during his absence. They soon fall in love …
Meanwhile, Jun’s buddy became smitten with Jun’s beautiful ex-sister but soon he realized the bond Jun and Eun had shared was more than just brother-and-sister relationship…
83 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ‘ The Twelve Gold Medallions ‘
‘ The Twelve Gold Medallions ‘
Cast : Chin Ping, Yue Hua, Chiao Chiao
Director : Cheng Kang
Synopsis
A traitor, schemed to cause the doom of the Sung Dynasty, had assigned a clan master to deliver twelve gold medallions to a valiant general who was battling Tartars invaders at the border. Thus many patriot swordsmen teamed up to stop the delivery but suffered massive casualties after being led into many ambushes …..
One of the great swordplay classics which hits the box-office during its theatrical release in the ‘70s. Actors pulled off a stunning performance in several facets of a historical background, including swordplay, politics, filial piety and love . Thumps up !
Rating : 4 ½ stars of 5
82 SB MUSICAL : ' Double Bliss '
' Double Bliss '
Cast : Ching Li, Chin Feng
Director : Chin Chien
Synopsis
A simple story about two love birds Ching Li and Chin Feng who returned home from abroad to get wed, but never did they expect their marriage plan was at a rock for both their fathers were at logger-heads…
The key characters in the movie are Wei Peng Ou and Liang Hsing Po who acted as the “ fathers” of the couple. Though both are renowned comedians in that era, somehow they just couldn’t make me laugh out loud… As for the songs, only 5 ~ 6 popular ‘60s tunes are heard in this musical slapstick …
Rating : 2 stars of 5
81 SB ROMANCE : ‘ Mist Over The Dream Lake ‘
‘ Mist Over The Dream Lake ‘
Cast : Fang Ying, Chiao Chuang, Yue Hua, Ching Li
Director : Yen Chun
Synopsis
A young lady stayed at her aunt’s farm when her parents were in a midst of divorce proceedings. There she met her two cousins, the elder was an upright guy and the younger was a frivolous youth. When she eventually found her true love in her younger cousin, an explosive scandal of a mountain girl’s pregnancy ruined her dream ! Her beloved one was the prime suspect of the girl’s pregnancy …
Adapted from Qiong Yao’s novel, this movie was filmed in Taiwan with many glorious footage of the highlands and a lovely memorable theme song…
Rating : 3 stars of 5
80 REVIEW : ' Dawn Will Come '
' Dawn Will Come '
Cast : Ivy Ling Po, Li Hsiang-chun, Lei Ming
Director : Kao Li
Synopsis
A governor's son had drugged and raped a lady, but promised to marry her . However, many months had passed and no news of his marriage proposal. The agonized victim decided to confront the treacherous man after she had discovered her pregnancy. Her approach had provoked the vicious man to kill her ...
Rating : 3 1/2 stars of 5
79 SB SWORDSPLAY '70s : ' Delightful Forest '
' Delightful Forest '
Cast: Ti Lung, Tien Ching
Director: Chang Cheh
Synopsis
The story continued with the ' Tiger Killer' Wu Song after he had avenged himself on his brother’s murderer and banished to a foreign town called ‘Delightful Forest’. There he was imprisoned but later released by the local official who seek his assistance to rid a villain that had upset the whole town. Wu Song easily defeated the big bully, but never did he expect to end in a frame schemed by his vanquished foe’s allies…
Adapted from part of the Chinese Literature ‘Water Margin’, the plot focus on the development of the Tiger Killer Wu Song’s encounters. The excellent fighting choreography and impressive Ti Lung’s performance as a steadfastly righteous hero with considerable fighting skills, are highly commendable!
Rating : 4 stars of 5
Sunday, May 4, 2008
78 STAR : ' Chin Feng '
( 19 ) Chin Feng
Chin Feng, best known for his string of huangmei films ' Comedy Of Mismatches ', ' Return Of The Phoenix ', ' The Butterfly Chalice '....
He had also starred in many contemporary dramas as ' The Human Goddess ', ' Spring Blossoms '....
Chin Feng won a special award for his outstanding performance at the 9th Golden Horse Award Film Festival with his 'mute' role in ' The Silent Love '.
77 STAR : ' Tina Chin Fei '
( 18 ) Tina Chin Fei
Tina Chin Fei, one of the '60s ~ '70s sex symbols of Shaw Bros, starred in many movies as ' Temptress Of A Thousand Faces ' , ' Summon To Death '...
Her signature movie is a post-SB movie ' Call Girls ' which she won an award in a film fest
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76 VOICE : It's All About ' Shaw Bros Duo '
It's All About ' Shaw Brothers Duo '
David Chiang and Ti Lung, best known "Shaw Duo" for their performances in most of Chang Cheh's classics in the '70s.
David was the first male actor to win the "Best Actor Award" at the Asian Film Festival with the film "Vengeance". Two years later, he was named as the "Most Contemporary Actor" for his performance in "Generation Gap" in the Asian Film Festival '73.
Ti Lung's charismatic charm and powerfully emotional performances in "Blood Brothers" won him a "Special Award For Outstanding Performance" at the 11th Golden Horse Award Festival. Few years later, he won the "Best Actor" title at the Asian Film Festival with his "Avenging Eagle".
The Duo as a team starred in several notable films, mostly directed by Chang Cheh. The followings are their filmography:
1. Return of the One Armed Swordsman (cameo roles…their first work together)
2. Dead End
3. Have Sword will travel
4. Vengeance
5. Heroic Ones
6. The Singing Killer
7. Anonymous Heroes
8. The Duel
9. Deadly Duo
10. Duel of Fists
11. Angry Guest
12. The Pirate
13. New One Armed Swordsman
14. Trilogy of Swordsmanship
15. Four Riders
16. The Water Margin
17. Generation Gap
18. Blood Brothers
19. The Savage Five
20. All Men Are Brothers
21. Young People
22. Rebel Youth (Ti Lung directing and acting)
23. Drug Addict (David Chiang directing)
24. Temperament of Life (both in extended cameo roles)
25. The Empress Dowager
26. Five Shaolin Masters
27. Shaolin Temple
28. Seven Men Army
29. Naval Commandos
30. Death Duel
David Chiang and Ti Lung, best known "Shaw Duo" for their performances in most of Chang Cheh's classics in the '70s.
David was the first male actor to win the "Best Actor Award" at the Asian Film Festival with the film "Vengeance". Two years later, he was named as the "Most Contemporary Actor" for his performance in "Generation Gap" in the Asian Film Festival '73.
Ti Lung's charismatic charm and powerfully emotional performances in "Blood Brothers" won him a "Special Award For Outstanding Performance" at the 11th Golden Horse Award Festival. Few years later, he won the "Best Actor" title at the Asian Film Festival with his "Avenging Eagle".
The Duo as a team starred in several notable films, mostly directed by Chang Cheh. The followings are their filmography:
1. Return of the One Armed Swordsman (cameo roles…their first work together)
2. Dead End
3. Have Sword will travel
4. Vengeance
5. Heroic Ones
6. The Singing Killer
7. Anonymous Heroes
8. The Duel
9. Deadly Duo
10. Duel of Fists
11. Angry Guest
12. The Pirate
13. New One Armed Swordsman
14. Trilogy of Swordsmanship
15. Four Riders
16. The Water Margin
17. Generation Gap
18. Blood Brothers
19. The Savage Five
20. All Men Are Brothers
21. Young People
22. Rebel Youth (Ti Lung directing and acting)
23. Drug Addict (David Chiang directing)
24. Temperament of Life (both in extended cameo roles)
25. The Empress Dowager
26. Five Shaolin Masters
27. Shaolin Temple
28. Seven Men Army
29. Naval Commandos
30. Death Duel
75 SB KUNG FU : ' King Boxer '
' King Boxer '
Cast : Lo Lieh, Wang Ping, Wang Ching-feng, James Nan
Director : Cheng Chang-ho
Synopsis
In preparation for the country martial arts tournament, Lo Lieh was sent by his master to upgrade his skills at a renowned kungfu institute. When he reached there, his first task assigned by the clan master was to help out in kitchen.
Once there was an incident whereby Lo fought with the rival clan. This had made the clan master to recognize Lo's potential and decided to impart his invincible palm skill to him.
Meanwhile, the rival clan had engaged help from the Japanese to deal with Lo. During a fight, Lo was severely wounded but was rescued by a songtress Wang Ching-feng.
Despite his miserable state, Lo trained hard in his invincible palm skill to fight his rivals in the tournament....
This is the movie that shot Lo Lieh to international fame and superstar status.
Rating : 4 stars of 5
74 TAIWAN ROMANCE : ' Errant Love '
' Errant Love '
Cast: Kenny Bee, Lui Siew-ling
Director: Liu Li-li
Synopsis
The romance of an undergrad who fell in love with his girl friend's aunt, a young and beautiful widow. When he confessed his feelings towards her, the agitated and agonized girl friend dashed out into the street, met an accident and became crippled......
Lui Siew-ling's first Qiong Yao's movie which made her an overnight idol. Kenny Bee's outstanding performance as a devoted lover. Excellent songs by both Kenny and Li Pi-hua.
Rating: 5 stars of 5
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73 TAIWAN ROMANCE : ' One Year Fantasy '
' One Year's Fantasy '
Cast: Chen Chen, Alan Tang
Director: Patrick Tze
Synopsis
Alan played a blind man, who lose his sight after a road accident. Thereafter , he became temperamental, depressed and distressed. Chen Chen played a nurse who was engaged to look after him. Their first encounter was an unpleasant one as Alan was crude and hostile towards Chen until one night when he overheard her sorrows.......
Chen Chen is outstanding as a damsel-in-distress. Alan Tang is forever charming even in his "blind man" role. This movie, adapted from a renowned novel, gives a satisfactory feel.
Rating: 3 1/2 stars of 5
72 K-POP : ‘ STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN ‘
A k-drama ...
‘ STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN ‘
Cast : Kwon Sang Woo . Choi Ji Woo
Synopsis
A tale of two childhood friends, Jin Su and Chen Jun, whose friendship blossomed into love as they grew up.
However, tragedy began when Jin’s father remarried a divorcee with two children. Her new stepmother and stepsister were jealous of Jin’s luxurious life and determined to snatch away every thing from her, including her wealthy boyfriend Chen.
Soon, Chen was arranged to study abroad and left Jin alone to suffer in the silent cruelty of her stepmother and stepsister. What could be worst than her step-brother whom had mistaken Jin’s friendship for affection, fall in love with her …
Many years passed and Chen had finally scheduled to return to his homeland. However, he had never expected that Jin would meet a mishap on her way to see him. The jealous stepsister had knocked Jin down with her car in an attempt to stop her from seeing Chen and thus causing Jin’s memory loss …
Rating : 4 ½ stars of 5
70 HERO OF SILVER SCREEN : ' Li Ching '
(05) Li Ching in ...
... ' Vengeance Of A Snow Girl '
... ' The Golden Lion '
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69 SB MUSICAL : ' The Yellow Muffler '
' The Yellow Muffler '
Cast : Betty Ting Pei, Tsung Hua, Paul Chin Pei
Director : Inoue Umetsugu
Synopsis
An elderly nightclub performer and one of his three daughters leave for Taiwan to find their success, left behind his two elderly daughters struggling in Hong Kong to find a workable act ….
Another entertaining comedy romance under the stylish direction of Japanese director Inoue Umetsugu where Betty Ting Pei and Tsung Hua sing and dance their way with a distinctive Asian charm. Though no gorgeous cast , but attractive theme revolving romance and filial piety … So sit back and usher in this musical comedy with catchy songs and dances …
Rating : 3 stars of 5
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