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Joyce Carol Oates recommended Preparation for the Next Life in Books (curated)
Erika (17788 KP) rated Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019) in Movies
Jan 11, 2020
Ip Man 4 is indeed a finale. The Ip Man films are always solid, with interesting stories and beautifully choreographed fighting.
Donnie Yen, is, of course, amazing, and I've always loved his portrayal of Ip Man. I know Ip's family is very thankful for the films, and likes them. That's always a plus in my book.
Ip takes a trip to San Francisco when Bruce Lee provides the ticket and hotel. But, Ip is mainly using the trip so he can look at schools for his son.
The film portrays San Fransisco at the time, and the racism against the American-born Chinese and the immigrants. There was another interesting perspective to me as well, the Chinese Masters are mad with Bruce Lee for wanting to introduce Chinese Martial Arts to people that aren't Chinese.
Of course, it wouldn't be an Ip Man film if he wasn't going around, kicking people's asses justly. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie, and it was a nice break after seeing Uncut Gems earlier that day.
Donnie Yen, is, of course, amazing, and I've always loved his portrayal of Ip Man. I know Ip's family is very thankful for the films, and likes them. That's always a plus in my book.
Ip takes a trip to San Francisco when Bruce Lee provides the ticket and hotel. But, Ip is mainly using the trip so he can look at schools for his son.
The film portrays San Fransisco at the time, and the racism against the American-born Chinese and the immigrants. There was another interesting perspective to me as well, the Chinese Masters are mad with Bruce Lee for wanting to introduce Chinese Martial Arts to people that aren't Chinese.
Of course, it wouldn't be an Ip Man film if he wasn't going around, kicking people's asses justly. Overall, I really enjoyed the movie, and it was a nice break after seeing Uncut Gems earlier that day.
James Koppert (2698 KP) rated An Elephant Sitting Still (2018) in Movies
May 24, 2020
Bleak but marvelous
Four hour Chinese epic. From the reviews which claimed it was boring arthouse I expected a non sensicle four hour delve into weirdness. Its not art house at all (well apart from the ending), instead it is a bleak walk through an impoverished inner Chinese city, with the space in the film creating a feel of claustrophobia as each of the characters lives start closing in on them. The theme really is of blame and understanding the difference and ownership of responsibility.
Stephin Merritt recommended Tin Drum by Japan in Music (curated)
Dana (24 KP) rated English 11 Course Packet in Books
Mar 23, 2018
Lots of interesting articles and law papers about the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Segregation, and Chinese Exclusion Acts. It was great to get a sense of what people were writing during the time that these events were going on.
Gloria Steinem recommended The Woman Warrior in Books (curated)
Gloria Steinem recommended The Woman Warrior in Books (curated)
James Lyons (1 KP) rated Samsung Galaxy S10 in Tech
Mar 11, 2019
MarshalDillion55 (100 KP) rated Operation Mekong (2016) in Movies
Jan 24, 2018
Kevin Phillipson (9943 KP) rated The Great Wall (2016) in Movies
May 3, 2018
Matt damon (1 more)
The creatures
Not matt damon at his best but at least more lines than his previous movie jason bourne for me the best part of the movie were the creatures and the chinese actors should have been a better film.