Animating Louis Koo’s Inner World
Here’s a sample of the fine animation in Sylvia Chang’s new Triad drama, Run Papa Run. The link slides straight into an English-subtitled trailer. (Thanks again to Kaiju Shakedown).
Year End at Kaiju Shakedown
Hong Kong was winner of the year and Thailand was loser of the year over at Kaiju Shakedown. But in a world with Johnnie To in it, we’re all winners.
Superhero Make-Over
Sure, Project: Rooftop is intended to help “improve costume design in the industry,” but in the recent Wonder Woman Wardrobe War, all I care about is the invisible pony. (Thanks, Sparky!)
Ten To Read
I always enjoy the ‘Best Of’ lists that come out this time of year. Seems to me that kind of potted commentary, however limited, offers a great starting place. So in the spirit of year-end helpfulness, here’s a list of ten romances worth reading. Historical and modern; sexy […]
Why Aren’t You Dead Yet?
Just how many times do I have to kill this guy? It’s a question I’ve certainly asked myself while playing various games, along with Why aren’t you dead yet? and How many damn heads does it have anyway? Everybody’s version of tedium is different, but endlessly dodging around […]
The Whisperer in Darkness
All the best films are shot in Mythoscope.
The Cultural Gutter 