Asian Film ( Formerly A tale of two sisters.)
Printed From: Progarchives.com
Category: Topics not related to music
Forum Name: General discussions
Forum Description: Discuss any topic at all that is not music-related
URL: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=35082
Printed Date: January 22 2025 at 10:08
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 11.01 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Asian Film ( Formerly A tale of two sisters.)
Posted By: Snow Dog
Subject: Asian Film ( Formerly A tale of two sisters.)
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 18:24
|
I saw a film today. It was Korean and its title is "A Tale Of Two Sisters".
Scared the crap out of me.
 First time I actually shouted out involuntarily at a film.  ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
|
Replies:
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 18:29
|
....would you recommend it then? I quite liked some of those Japanese spooky films like Ring and Grudge....is it in a similar vein? ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 18:33
Yes it is similar. The tension just builds up slowly until you jusr want to run and hide!
 Its one of those films where your saying "don't open that door/curtain!", I would recommend it if you enjoy The Grudge and stuff.
Anyway, I have to sleep now, so Ill come back later. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
|
Mascodagama wrote:Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: March 04 2007 at 18:36
Ah well I quite like that "hide behind the sofa" feeling (probably something to do with Dr. Who at Saturday teatime when I was a nipper...).
So I'll put it on my list, ta. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Witchwoodhermit
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 01:48
Aahwww. I thought you were talking about Clannad. ------------- Here I'm shadowed by a dragon fig tree's fan ringed by ants and musing over man. |
Posted By: andu
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 04:38
|
Korean school of film is one of the best right now, let me recommend you my favourites:
Chan-wook Park's "Oldboy" - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/ - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0364569/
a dramatic symphony about violence and destiny... amaizing!
Ki-duk Kim's "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... and Spring" - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374546/ - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374546/
an eastern allegory on the cycle of life and death, sin and redeaming; a minimalistic script ( i don't think there are more than 30 lines the whole film, but you never get bored) and direction, great acting and overall: masterpiece!
Also the Taiwan/Hong-Kong school is excellent, it's leader Wong Kar Wai is praised as one of the greatest directors of today. Try his "In the Mood for Love" - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118694/ - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118694/
a lovely, tender film about deciding destiny; one of the greatest love stories EVER!
Has anyone seen those? ------------- "PA's own GI Joe!" 
|
Posted By: Apsalar
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 04:54
|
Beautifully crafted movie, for me structure and over all cimeatography sits a notch above the popular 'Ring' and 'Grudge'. A must for anyone interested in psychological thrillers.
andu, thanks for those recommendations. Both my girlfriend and I are deeply interested in the Asian film scene. Over these last few years we have made our way through the Japanese scene, time to move onto the Korean. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 05:30
Andu, I agree "Old Boy" is a great movie. I also enjoyed it very much.
Should I change the thread title to something else?
Scary movies?
Asian Film?
Any ideas? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: andu
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 05:59
Yes Mr. Snowie , a thread dedicated to Asian Film would be awesome, I'm trying to expand my knowledge on asian film but for the moment I'm stuck, so I could really use some recommendations.
Have you seen Chan-wook Park's section "Cut" from "Three... extremes"? - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420251/ - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420251/
It's a pretty sadistic sketch, not at all in the mood of Oldboy; interesting, though. ------------- "PA's own GI Joe!"
|
Posted By: kazansky
Date Posted: March 05 2007 at 07:09
|
try 'The Eye' if you looking for scary movie ------------- The devil we blame our atrocities on is really just each one of us. |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: March 18 2007 at 19:04
|
A big fan of Asian cinimar here. A Tale Of Two Sisters is already on my "wish list" and sounds like its going to be a very good. For those that have seen Oldboy I recommend the follow up, Lady Vengance. The stories are in no way linked but it shares similar themes. Personnally, I find it to be superior to Oldboy, though both are great. The Infernal Affairs trilogy from Andy Lau and Alan Mak is a brilliant series of films (The Departed is the hollywood re-make of the first film in the trilogy). ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
|
Posted By: JayDee
Date Posted: March 19 2007 at 09:34
|
I love Asian horror films. The Grudge, The Phone, The Eye, The Ring, Shutter, Feng Shui, name it! I Still have have to see that one Snowie. Thanks for the heads up. ------------- 
|
Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: March 20 2007 at 01:26
| Tale of two sisters wasn't too bad. The only problem I've noticed in the asian horror flicks is that they generally have endings that either suck or don't suck as much as others. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: March 20 2007 at 04:51
I haven't noticed this problem. Generally Hollywood films suffer from this. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
|
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 20 2007 at 04:55
| I agree Korean films are some of the best made and most interesting right now. Sadly I can't recall any titles but the whole genre is up to some great things. |
Posted By: BroSpence
Date Posted: March 21 2007 at 01:54
Well, Hollywood films tend to suffer from pretty much everything.....remakes, sequels...tom cruise.....bad tv actors turned into bad movie actors. You know the whole shabang. |