Three times
Watched three times at the picturehouse in cathay cineplex with two colleagues. The cinema was not very packed. Probably cos it has just reopened and most of the tenants of the shops have not settled in. I was curious about the cinema cos of the revamp it has undergone. It has become just like any other cinema. Candy mould used for all cinemas.Picturehouse is only showing three times. Think it is the only art film around at this time? It will be bringing other films in soon. Three times is a trilogy of love stories set in 1966, 1911 and 2005. The film is directed by hou hsiao hsien. he was awarded the 2005 golden horse award for best filmmaker. The lead actress, shu qi, won the best actress award.
The first story (1966. a time for love) describes a sweet love story. Chen meets May at his favourite pool-hall. Then he leaves for national service. On a free day, he comes back and looks for her. But she is gone.....
The second story (1911. a time for freedom) is a typical story of that time. Mr Chang is concerned with freeing taiwan while his favourite courtesan is concerned with her own freedom. It is styled after a silent movie. The characters talk and then the subtitles come out.
The third story (2005. a time for youth) is a modern time love story. With the kissing scenes in your face. The previous two love stories only have scenes of holding hands. Such a contrast.
Shu qi is a fantastic actress who hones her craft each time. She has such onscreen presence. Chang Chen is so good-looking, in a manly way. Din realise that till today. Eye candies in shows are always welcome.
posted by sunkissfish @ 10:55 PM
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