For many folks, the Nineties represent the finest decade of Hong Kong filmmaking, and I’d be hard-pressed to disagree with them. So many filmmakers — Wong Kar-Wai, John Woo, Tsui Hark, Jackie Chan, Johnnie To, Stephen Chow — were either at the top of the their game during that decade, or arrived at the top […]
In 2004, 2005 and 2006, Arts & Faith polled its members and came up with a series of lists of 100 recommended “spiritually significant” films. After a four year hiatus, nominations are in progress for a 2010 edition of the A&F 100, so it seems high time to opinionate about which recent movies might be considered for the forthcoming list.
11. “Somewhere Only We Know”– Keane from Hopes & Fears– I do not want to like Keane. I am tired of sensitive Brit Rock. Nevertheless, I cannot resist this majestic ode to privacy, with its soaring melody, righteous pianos, and subtle synths. 10. “The Life and Death of Mr. Badmouth” – PJ Harvey from Uh Huh Her– A […]
The office I work in resembles a used CD store. A used CD store with several desks scattered about, whole walls obscured by Bob Dylan and Coldplay posters, and decorative ornaments salvaged from the dumpster next door. It’s like a music-lovers bachelor pad, only we still get work done around here. If we didn’t, our […]