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296 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsEast Screen West Screen - Join hosts Paul Fox and Kevin Ma as the talk film from the Fragrant Harbour. Each show will focus on news and reviews from Hong Kong, Asia, and abroad. With occasional guests, interviews, and more, it's audio food for the Asian-film lover.
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ESWS 287 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023
February 01, 2023 20:06 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBESWS 286 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 287 - Films of Chinese New Year 2023 In the midst of the LNY holiday, we discuss a few of the holiday films we’ve been able to see, including Donnie Yen’s SAKRA <天龍八部之喬峯傳>, Dayo Wong’s A GUILTY CONSCIENCE <毒舌大狀> and the latest feature Fromm Light Chaser Animation NEW GODS: YANG JIAN <新神榜：杨戬>. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 286 - Our Favorties of 2022
February 01, 2023 19:38 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBESWS 286 - Our Favorites of 2022 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 286 - Our Favorites of 2022 In the build up to LNY 2023 we take a moment to discuss our favorite things from 2022. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 285 - WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記>
January 13, 2023 22:30 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBESWS 285 - WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記> Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 285 - WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記> Starting out 2023 with a discussion (at long last) Louis Koo's sci-fi epic WARRIORS OF FUTURE <明日戰記> (2022). visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 284 - RRR
June 15, 2022 14:39 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBESWS 284 - RRR Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 284 - RRR Back after a lengthy hiatus, we discuss the new Indian epic RRR from director S. S. Rajamouli. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 283 - GODZILLA VS KONG
April 07, 2021 19:55 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBESWS 283 - GODZILLA VS KONG Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 283 - Godzilla Vs Kong This week we discuss the recent passing of two Hong Kong legends, Ng Man Tat and Liu Kai Chi. It’s that time of year again, so Kevin has some news about the Hong Kong Intentional Film Festival. Finally for our film this week, it’s the Kaiju smackdown GODZILLA VS KONG. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 282 - COMING 2 AMERICA
March 09, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBESWS 282 - Coming 2 America Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 282 - Coming 2 America On this episode, we discuss the new season (12) line-up for Asian Pop Up Cinema, and the trailer for a new pandemic themed Hong Kong film. Then we put our nostalgia goggles on with a look at the new sequel from Eddie Murphy, COMING 2 AMERICA. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2
February 23, 2021 16:02 - 56 minutes - 78.1 MBESWS 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 281 - Shockwave 2 拆彈專家2 We're into the Lunar New Year holiday, and cinemas in Hong Kong are back open. On this week's episode, we discuss celebrating the Year of the Ox in lockdown, Hong Kong film discussions on the new Clubhouse app and some Lunar New Year film releases coming to Netflix in the not too distant future. Then Kevin gives us a review of Herman Yau's unrelated sequel SHOCKWAVE 2 拆彈專家2. visit us at www....
ESWS 280 - Leap 奪冠
February 07, 2021 21:07 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBESWS 280 - Leap <奪冠> Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 280 - Leap <奪冠> On this episode, we discuss what we've been watching so far in 2021 as well as some things we are looking forward to later in the year. Then we jump into Peter Chan's volleyball epic LEAP <奪冠>. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 279 - Looking Back at 2020
December 31, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBESWS 279 - Looking Back at 2020 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 279 - Looking Back at 2020 As 2020 draws to a close, we look back at the year that was, and what we look forward to in 2021. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service
October 30, 2020 15:40 - 1 hour - 109 MBESWS 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 278 - Kiki's Delivery Service (2014) It's nearly All Hallow's Eve 2020 and Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, joins the show once more to talk about Kiki's Delivery Service. And to help us better understand Miss Witch, we take deep dive into the novel by Eiko Kadono, the classic anime from Hayao Miyazaki, and the 2014 live action adaptation. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at ...
ESWS 277 - On Benny Chan
October 30, 2020 15:35 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBESWS 277 - On Benny Chan Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 277 - On Benny Chan A discussion on the directorial work of the late Benny Chan. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 276 - Go Back to China
May 17, 2020 14:46 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBESWS 276 - Go Back to China Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 276 - Go Back to China On this episode Kenneth Brorsson, of the Podcast on Fire network, climbs into the jump-seat to talk about director Emily Ting's second feature film GO BACK TO CHINA (2019). visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 275 - Tigertail
April 26, 2020 16:56 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBESWS 275 - Tigertail Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 275 - Tigertail We're back after a year-long hiatus. This week we Kevin and I discuss some of the things we've been watching during the pandemic lockdown, including TERRACE HOUSE: TOKYO 2019-2020, FRUITS BASKET, and THE CHEF SHOW. Finally we give a review of the new Netflix feature from Alan Yang, TIGERTAIL. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL
March 18, 2019 16:58 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBESWS 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 274 - East Screen: THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] West Screen: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL] 2 This week we discuss the state of physical media today. Kevin Talks film festivals in Osaka and Amsterdam. and for our films this week it's the Hollywood manga to screen adaptation ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL and the Chinese sci-fi blockbuster THE WANDERING EARTH [流浪地球] Show notes and deta...
ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG (2016)
March 04, 2019 13:37 - 1 hour - 118 MBESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: ALREADY TOMORROW IN HONG KONG (2016) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode - ESWS 273 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) 2 Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代 Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at ea...
ESWS 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！]
February 24, 2019 14:58 - 1 hour - 118 MBESWS 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 272 - East Screen: NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE! [你咪理，我愛你！] 2 After a lengthy unplanned hiatus, the show returns to talk of the 2019 Lunar New Year lineup. Along with some recent news, the show looks in depth at Stephen Chow's NEW KING OF COMEDY [新喜劇之王] and the musical adaptation I LOVE YOU, YOU"RE PERF...
ESWS 271 - East Screen: MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志] and 2.0
December 31, 2018 04:40 - 57 minutes - 66.1 MBESWS 271 - East Screen: MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志] and 2.0 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 271 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟] 2 It's our final episode proper of ESWS and to close out the year Kevin gives us a heads up of what is planned for Lunar New Year release in 2019, then follows up with his take on the spin off film MASTER Z: IP MAN LEGACY [葉問外傳：張天志].. And to finish things off, I get a chance to talk about the sequel to the 2010 sci-fi...
ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960)
December 30, 2018 15:13 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode - ESWS 270 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960) 2 Perhaps one of the most recognizable titles of this series, we take a look at THE WORLD OF SUZIE WONG (1960). For some additional context, we talk about the Hong Kong film MY NAME AIN'T SUZIE [花街時代 Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscre...
ESWS 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]
December 14, 2018 14:12 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBESWS 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 269 - East Screen: KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組] and GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟] 2 On this episode, Kevin talks about the latest film to be based on the virtual spaces of Hong Kong's Golden Forum, KEYBOARD WARRIORS [起底組], then we dial back a few months to talk about the nostalgic return of the Young and Dangerous cast for the international action fest GOLDEN JOB [黃金兄弟]br /> Show notes and deta...
ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955)
November 27, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode - ESWS 268 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING (1955) 2 We head into our final sub-section of the Hollywood on Hong Kong series, with a look at the fragrant harbor when used as a destination for romantic rendezvous. Up first Kenneth and I take a look at the 1955 film LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING. Show notes and details can be found at our main websi...
ESWS 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE
November 11, 2018 18:51 - 1 hour - 102 MBESWS 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 267 - East Screen: DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁杰之四大天王] and ILLANG: THE WOLF BRIGADE 2 We're back after an unplanned hiatus. This week we talk the sad passing of a few Hong Kong industry folks. Kevin discusses the Golden Horse Awards. Then we look at Tsui Hark's latest franchise entry with DETECTIVE DEE: THE FOUR HEAVENLY KINGS [狄仁...
ESWS 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄]
November 11, 2018 18:49 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBESWS 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 266 - East Screen: THE HOWS OF US and MY HERO ACADEMIA: TWO HEROES [僕のヒーローアカデミア THE MOVIE ～２人の英雄] 2 On this episode we discuss the end of long running Singaporean series TANGLIN. Some Sion Sono news, and Hong Kong's pick for this year's Oscar submission. Then Kevin reviews the hit film from the Philippines, THE HOWS OF US, and I take a look at t...
ESWS 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN
October 07, 2018 22:16 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBESWS 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 265 - East Screen: BIG BROTHER [大師兄] West Screen: NEXT GEN 2 This week Kevin comes to us from the middle of Typhoon Mangkhut to talk about Donnie Yen in his latest film BIG BROTHER [大師兄] and then we discuss a new animated feature on Netflix that was produced in China, NEXT GEN. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at ...
ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967)
September 23, 2018 12:02 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode - ESWS 264 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS (1967) 2 Its another episode of Hollywood on Hong Kong and Kenneth Brorsson is here to chat about the 1967 comedy-thriller FIVE GOLDEN DRAGONS. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS
September 11, 2018 17:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBESWS 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 263 - East Screen/West Screen: CRAZY RICH ASIANS 2 It's a special in-depth episode on the runaway hit CRAZY RICH ASIANS. To help us in our discussion this week, we invite Canadian based film-blogger Wilson Kwong @throwdown815 to hop in the hot seat. Based in Toronto, Wilson writes on a variety of films, but often focuses on Asian Cinema. You can check out his writing at throwdown815. Show n...
ESWS 262 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG
September 06, 2018 16:17 - 1 hour - 84 MBESWS 262 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 262 - East Screen: East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE LAST 49 DAYS West Screen: THE MEG 2 This week, we touch on the season 3 of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, plus Kevin shares his thoughts on ANIMAL WORLD<动物世界>. Kevin gets a NYT quote on CRAZY RICH ASIANS, news on Disney's MULAN and a few cult films out of Asia. Plus a new cult video store in Hong Kong ca...
ESWS 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a
August 25, 2018 19:33 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBESWS 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 261 - East Screen: HOUSE OF THE RISING SONS [兄弟班] and FLAVORS OF YOUTH [詩季織々] West Screen: n/a 2 This week, we were very honored to be included in an article about Hong Kong-centric podcasts in the South China Morning Post. We also discuss some of the recent tax issues hitting China based filmmakers, and some Media Asia news. Then for our films thi...
ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965)
August 16, 2018 15:04 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode - ESWS 260 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: UP TO HIS EARS (1965)) 2 On this episode of our sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, we diverge away from Hollywood and head to France for the 1965 film UP TO HIS EARS. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 254 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998)
August 16, 2018 14:27 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBESWS 254 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 254 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: CHINESE BOX (1998)) 2 It's the third episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong. This time Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire www.podcastonfire.com) and I take a look at Wayne Wang's 1988 feature titled CHINESE BOX., which features a range of Hollywood and Hong Kong actors set amidst the backdrop of the territory's handover in 1997. Show notes and ...
ESWS 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER
August 03, 2018 15:03 - 1 hour - 106 MBESWS 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 259 - East Screen: GODZILLA: CITY ON THE EDGE OF BATTLE [GODZILLA 決戦機動増殖都市] West Screen: SKYSCRAPER 2 After a short summer vacation, we return to talk about some of the trailers out of SDCC, news of Tarantino to direct Trek, plus Andy Lau and Herman Yau building things for 'White Storm 2'. Then it's over to our reviews with the second entry in ...
ESWS 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]
July 17, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBESWS 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 258 - East Screen: US AND THEM [後來的我們] and ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界] 2 This week, Kevin reports back from his trip to the Taipei Film Festival. Louis Koo gets a cinema. A new MTR ad campaign in Hong Kong seems very familiar and a new Indian series on Netflix. Then Kevin discusses Rene Liu's film US AND THEM [後來的我們] and Paul takes a look at Han Yan's ANIMAL WORLD [动物世界]. Show...
ESWS 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王]
July 17, 2018 02:35 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBESWS 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 257 - East Screen: THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and THE SUPERNORMAL 3 [大迷信之3潮爆開運王] 2 On this episode we discussion some the inclusion of some new members to the Academy, Stephy Tang's win at NYAFF, and the closure of Hong Kong Records. Then Kevin takes a look at Francis Ng in the new Fox TV series THE TRADING FLOOR [東方華爾街] and Paul covers the supernatural documentary...
ESWS 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり]
June 28, 2018 20:05 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBESWS 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 256 - East Screen: WHEN SUN MEETS MOON [某日某月] and DESTINY: THE TALE OF KAMAKURA [鎌倉ものがたり] 2 This week we settle back into our respective virtual studio seats across the Pacific pond. Paul gives a brief rundown of his trip to Hong Kong and Japan. Kevin runs through some news including a cinematic theme park set to open in Taiwan. And for the reviews thi...
ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒]
June 18, 2018 02:46 - 44 minutes - 51.1 MBESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 255 - ESWS 255 - East Screen: THE TROUGH [低壓槽] and STAYCATION [一家大晒] 2 On this episode of East Screen West Screen, we present a special round table discussion recorded in Hong Kong with guests Ross Chen (www.lovehkfilm.com) and Tim Youngs. Between the four of us, we discuss the latest Nick Cheung film THE TROUGH [低壓槽], and Johnson Lee's family comedy STAYCATION [一家大晒]. Show notes and ...
ESWS 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE
April 19, 2018 17:35 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBESWS 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 253 - West Screen: READY PLAYER ONE 2 On this episode, Kevin and I talk about Netflix, cancellations and Cannes. Then we spend a considerable amount of time geeking out over Steven Spielberg's latest film READY PLAYER ONE. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER
April 06, 2018 21:01 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 252 - ESWS 252 - East Screen: NO.1 CHUNG YING STREET [中英街一號] West Screen: TOMB RAIDER 2 This week Kevin and I discuss the newest season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS, a ton of new comedy specials out on Netflix. Anthony Wong finds his family with a little bit of help from the media and a quick discussion on some new projects out of FilMart. Then Kevin reviews t...
ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988)
March 12, 2018 03:34 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 251 - ESWS 251 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: NOBLE HOUSE (1988) 2 For the second episode of the sub-series Hollywood on Hong Kong, Kenneth Brorsson (Podcast on Fire) and I follow with Noble House (1988), the literary sequel to Tai-Pan synthesized to the form of a mini-series. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail....
ESWS 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KiNG 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]
March 05, 2018 03:05 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBESWS 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 250 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.2 - A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國] 2 We finish up our coverage on the Lunar New Year films of 2018 with a look at Patrick Kong's A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT [我的情敵女婿] THE MONKEY KING 3: KINGDOM OF WOMEN [西遊記之女兒國]. Show notes and details can be found at our mai...
ESWS 248 - East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX
February 24, 2018 03:13 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBESWS 248 -East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 248 - ESWS 248 - East Screen: WINE WAR [搶紅] West Screen: THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX 2 On this episode we break down the 2018 HKFA nominations, Paul opines about the Netflix series ALTERED CARBON, plus reviews of Leon Lai's WINE WAR [搶紅] and the third installment in the Cloverfield series THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit u...
ESWS 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]
February 24, 2018 03:12 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBESWS 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 249 - Lunar New Year Special 2018 pt.1 - AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工] MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2] 2 It's the first of our two part Lunar New Year special for 2018. To kick us off, we talk about some of our favorite LNY films of old. Then Kevin discusses comedian Dayo Wong's latest film AGENT MR. CHAN [棟篤特工]. Then a special guest stops by to review MONSTER HUNT 2 [捉妖記2]....
ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018]
February 06, 2018 17:03 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018] Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 247 - ESWS 247 - East Screen: PADMAAVAT and A BETTER TOMORROW 2018 [英雄本色2018] 2 This week A brief discussion of Singaporean actress Michelle Chong's promos, Eric Tsang's FATAL VACATION [安樂戰場] (1990) controversy resurfaces, and some Chow Yun Fat news. Then Kevin reviews the latest Bollywood blockbuster with PADMAAVAT and Paul takes a look at the Mainland China remake A BETTER...
ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS
January 22, 2018 18:47 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 246 - ESWS 246 - East Screen: ALONG WITH THE GODS: THE TWO WORLD & GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS 2 On this episode it's time again to discuss the Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Then we shift gears to pause to talk a bit about the allegations against Eric Tsang. And for our films this week, Kevin talks of the new blockbuster out of Korea ALONG...
ESWS 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST <藍天白雲> West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI
January 20, 2018 19:51 - 1 hour - 110 MBESWS 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST <藍天白雲> West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 243 - East Screen: SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST <藍天白雲> West Screen: STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 2 It's the last episode of 2017 and we talk of the new season of TERRACE HOUSE: OPENING NEW DOORS and we discuss the recent Fox acquisitions by Disney. Then Kevin takes a look at Stephy Tang in SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE MIST 藍天白雲 and then it's on to STAR WARS: THE LAST J...
ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986)
January 20, 2018 19:51 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986) Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 244 - ESWS 244 - Hollywood on Hong Kong: TAI-PAN (1986) 2 It's a new year and time for a new series we call Hollywood on Hong Kong. In this short sub-series we'll be examining how films from the west have used and portrayed Hong Kong over the years. Joining me for this cinematic retrospective is Podcast on Fire's very own Kenneth Brorsson. For our initial film in this series we look at the foundi...
ESWS 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]
January 20, 2018 19:51 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBESWS 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]I Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 245 - East Screen: GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴] 2 It's our first regular show of the new year and we look back at some of our favorite things from 2017. Paul plays catch up up on more Hong Kong films of 2017 Kevin takes a look at the very last film of the 2017 year with Sandra Ng's directorial debut in GOLDBUSTER [妖鈴鈴]. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or emai...
ESWS 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049
January 02, 2018 05:47 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBESWS 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049 Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 242 - East Screen: THE FOREIGNER West Screen: BLADE RUNNER 2049 2 Episode 242 comes out in better-late-than-never fashion after several weeks of delay. Technical issues aside, on this episode Kevin and I set out to discuss Jackie Chan's film THE FOREIGNER. Then we delve into the long awaited remake BLADE RUNNER 2049. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. vis...
ESWS 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON <追龍>
October 16, 2017 14:36 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBESWS 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON <追龍> Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 241 - East Screen: CHASING THE DRAGON 2 This week, Kevin is back and he brings us some news and his quick take on Wong Jing's WOLF WARRIOR 2 [戰狼 II]. Then it's our review of the Andy Lau, Donnie Yen team up in CHASING THE DRAGON [追龍]. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at [email protected] As always, thanks for listening!
ESWS 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series <小男人周記>
October 09, 2017 13:20 - 1 hour - 116 MBESWS 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series <小男人周記> Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 240 - East Screen: THE YUPPIE FANTASIA series <小男人周記> 2 A super-sized show to fill some of our hiatus period. As Paul plays catch up on current Hong Kong cinema, he invites Kenneth Brorsson from So Good Reviews (http://www.sogoodreviews.com) and The Podcast on Fire network (http://podcastonfire.com) to hop in the second chair to discuss all three films in the Yuppie Fantasia series, THE YU...
ESWS 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟>
September 12, 2017 01:02 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MBESWS 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟> Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 239 - East Screen: THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟> 2 It's an 'on the road' episode. While Paul is busy with babies and big storms, Kevin reports in from Japan with a trip report and a look at both the Japanese Live action film BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL and Andy Lau in THE ADVENTURERS <俠盜聯盟>. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmai...
ESWS 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY
August 28, 2017 21:35 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBESWS 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY Hong Kong Cinema Podcast Podcast episode 238 - East Screen: BAD GENIUS West Screen: WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY 2 This week Paul gets a chance to opine about some of the Hong Kong films from early 2017 that are now available on video. Kevin reviews the new Thai film BAD GENIUS and then it's a look at the new Netflix Original WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY. Show notes and details can be found at our main website. visit us at ...