2046 (2004) - Timelessly Aesthetic Personal Drama with Imaginative Science-Fiction Elements - 9/10 (21/10/24)

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2046 is the eighth full length feature film by renowned Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai and it's also by far my favourite movie by him. This film combines elements of science-fiction and personal drama. It is loosely connected to some characters and events...

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Exploring Wong Kar-wai's Filmography - Seventh Part: In the Mood for Love

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Fa Yeung Nin Wah / In the Mood for Love (2000) - Lonesome Expatriates Torn between Conventions and Emotions - 7/10 (18/10/24) In the Mood for Love, originally known as Fa Yeung Nin Wah, is the seventh full length feature film by renowned Chinese director...

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Fa Yeung Nin Wah / In the Mood for Love (2000) - Lonesome Expatriates Torn between Conventions and Emotions - 7/10 (18/10/24)

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In the Mood for Love, originally known as Fa Yeung Nin Wah, is the seventh full length feature film by renowned Chinese director Wong Kar-Wai. This movie has achieved much critical acclaim and is often considered the director's greatest creation along...

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Exploring Wong Kar-wai's Filmography - Sixth Part: Happy Together

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Chun Gwong Ja Sit / Happy Together (1997) - Starting Anew while Facing Struggles - 7/10 (17/10/24) Happy Together, originally known as Chun Gwong Ja Sit, is Wong Kar-Wai's sixth full length feature film that was released just a month before British Hong...

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Chun Gwong Ja Sit / Happy Together (1997) - Starting Anew while Facing Struggles - 7/10 (17/10/24)

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Happy Together, originally known as Chun Gwong Ja Sit, is Wong Kar-Wai's sixth full length feature film that was released just a month before British Hong Kong was transferred to the People's Republic of China. This movie remains faithful to some of the...

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A Meme Best Enjoyed Once per Year - A Review of Wind Rose's Trollslayer

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I have had the pleasure of attending concerts involving Wind Rose twice: as an opening band for Rhapsody of Fire last year and as a headliner earlier this year. Wind Rose transmits a joyful atmosphere, connects strongly with its audience and singer Francesco...

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An Intact Identity Despite Terrible Clean Vocals - A Review of Crematory's Inglorious Darkness

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Influential gothic metal quintet Crematory has been going through a few challenges throughout the past few years, including several label changes, a revolving door of bassists, clean vocalists and guitarists and subpar album, concert ticket and single...

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Power Metal Opting for Symphonic Pop Music with Profound Lyrics - A Review of Fellowship's The Saberlight Chronicles

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Fellowship is a British power metal quintet an acquaintance of mine presented to me as an alternative to the usual genre tropes based upon escapist lyrics in the key of Wind Rose, Powerwolf and DragonForce. I usually don't mind a different lyrical approach...

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Exploring Wong Kar-wai's Filmography - Fifth Part: Fallen Angels

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Do lok tin si / Fallen Angels (1995) - A Nocturnal Portrayal of the Confusing Ways of British Hong Kong's Underworld - 8/10 (15/10/24) Fallen Angels, originally titled Do lok tin si, is a gangster drama from British Hong Kong and the fifth feature film...

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Exploring Wong Kar-wai's Filmography - Fourth Part: Chungking Express

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Chung Hing sam lam / Chungking Express (1994) - Lonesome Lovers Meeting in the Big City Life - 7/10 (11/10/24) Chungking Express, originally known as Chung Hing sam lam, is Wong Kar-wai's third feature film to be released and fourth feature film to be...

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