Li Yingyi obtained her Bachelor and Master of Fine Art (directing direction) degrees from The Central Academy of Drama. Her feature debut, “Shall We Talk” screened in the 13th First International Film Festival. Her Un Charity short “I am… Will You Discriminate?” went viral in China. She also works as scriptwriter and theater producer.
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The film begins under funnily ‘strict' music, inside a reformation center, where two groups of students in perfect symmetry, girls in pink and boys and blue, are awaiting inspection from the directors of the school. The two of them, also a man and a woman, are introducing a new student, Da'Zhuang, who is obviously about to cry, to the rest of his classmates. The military discipline of the Perfection Conversion Center is evident in all aspects, with the students bound by rules for every single thing,...
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The film begins under funnily ‘strict' music, inside a reformation center, where two groups of students in perfect symmetry, girls in pink and boys and blue, are awaiting inspection from the directors of the school. The two of them, also a man and a woman, are introducing a new student, Da'Zhuang, who is obviously about to cry, to the rest of his classmates. The military discipline of the Perfection Conversion Center is evident in all aspects, with the students bound by rules for every single thing,...
- 5/29/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Who can understand how difficult this year has been? Ever since taking up a temporary position at the Municipal Procuratorate, Han Ming (Lei Jiayin) has suffered a series of misfortunes. His son Han Yuchen (Liu Yaowen) has beaten up the school director's (Zhang Yi) son and is refusing to apologise. Feeling indignant, his wife Li Maojuan (Ma Li) then attacks the school director and actually succeeds. Han Ming constantly has disagreements with his colleague Lu Lingling (Gao Ye), and their legal case has been delayed indefinitely. In another related matter, Hao Xiuping (Zhao Liying) is forced into a desperate and extremely critical situation. As the battle between love and law unfolds, as career and family continue to hang in the balance, Han Ming decides to risk everything to pursue fairness and justice on his own terms … [Source: Translated from Douban]
This Zhang Yimou dramedy marks another collaboration with Lei Jiayin who has featured in...
This Zhang Yimou dramedy marks another collaboration with Lei Jiayin who has featured in...
- 1/30/2024
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly one of the foremost names in Mainland Chinese cinema, one of the first names that would come up in a discussion on cinema from the country and one that is synonymous with quality mainstream works that range from period pieces painted on the largest canvas, to small, personal human dramas and everything in between. Despite working on large scale productions, he manages to frequently put out quality features that boast of big-name star-casts and top-drawer production values that never lose out in showcasing his superior storytelling abilities, making him a darling of the audiences and critics alike, both of who look forward for his newest works, including the latest, “Full River Red” with great anticipation.
Full River Red is screening at Five Flavours
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui, “Full River Red...
Full River Red is screening at Five Flavours
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui, “Full River Red...
- 11/15/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
"Take care of the kid for two days." Yes, only two days, that's it, don't worry. Cmc Pictures from China has revealed a new trailer (including English subtitles) for a wacky Chinese comedy called Be My Family. It's opening this week in China, and next week in Western cinemas for everyone to watch. This is a mainstream comedy like Hollywood used to make, but from China featuring two big movie stars from China - Zhang Yi and Pan Bin-Long. They star as a pair of hardware store buddies, and failed debt collectors, who turn into expert babysitters. In order to collect, two laid-off workers take temporary care of Qianqian, the daughter of the debtor, but they didn't expect what happens next. Now they will rescue her and take care of her. "From creditors to loving dads, a heartwarming family drama unfolds in the hardware store! Come and witness a story filled with laughter and tears.
- 11/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly one of the foremost names in Mainland Chinese cinema, one of the first names that would come up in a discussion on cinema from the country and one that is synonymous with quality mainstream works that range from period pieces painted on the largest canvas, to small, personal human dramas and everything in between. Despite working on large scale productions, he manages to frequently put out quality features that boast of big-name star-casts and top-drawer production values that never lose out in showcasing his superior storytelling abilities, making him a darling of the audiences and critics alike, both of who look forward for his newest works, including the latest, “Full River Red” with great anticipation.
“Full River Red” is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui,...
“Full River Red” is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui,...
- 4/30/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
A civil was is raging in the fictitious Republic of Numia where Islamic terrorists are taking over power, and the Chinese embassy staff is trying to evacuate Chinese citizens employed in a large industrial project. After an initially successful last-minute rescue action that flew out many civilians out of the country, their goal is to organize ships for hundreds of others stranded in Numia over a neighboring coastal state that goes by the name Tulisia.
“Home Coming” is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Get ready for the spectacle of explosions, shootings and mad car escapes in this patriotic Chinese action drama directed by Rao Xiaozhi that waves national flags in your face. Dedicated to the real diplomats who had to deal with evacuation of citizens form a number of countries across the world, this blood-drenched tear-jerker had some good financing to bring the war mayhem to the screen.
“Home Coming” is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival
Get ready for the spectacle of explosions, shootings and mad car escapes in this patriotic Chinese action drama directed by Rao Xiaozhi that waves national flags in your face. Dedicated to the real diplomats who had to deal with evacuation of citizens form a number of countries across the world, this blood-drenched tear-jerker had some good financing to bring the war mayhem to the screen.
- 4/27/2023
- by Marina D. Richter
- AsianMoviePulse
Zhang Yimou is undoubtedly one of the foremost names in Mainland Chinese cinema, one of the first names that would come up in a discussion on cinema from the country and one that is synonymous with quality mainstream works that range from period pieces painted on the largest canvas, to small, personal human dramas and everything in between. Despite working on large scale productions, he manages to frequently put out quality features that boast of big-name star-casts and top-drawer production values that never lose out in showcasing his superior storytelling abilities, making him a darling of the audiences and critics alike, both of who look forward for his newest works, including the latest “Full River Red” with great anticipation.
Full River Red is released in North American theatres by Niu Vision Media
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui,...
Full River Red is released in North American theatres by Niu Vision Media
Set in the Southern Song Dynasty and five years after heroic general Yue Fei was executed by prime minister Qin Hui,...
- 3/26/2023
- by Rhythm Zaveri
- AsianMoviePulse
Once again the publicist/ producer Richard Lormand has made his picks for the Venice Film Festival. His choices invariably are top-notch and his notes on the films show a deep love for his work. I always gravitate toward his films, as I often gravitate toward others’, both publicists and critics, whom I know to be the best. Why? Because we tend to like the same films.
By Richard Lormand
Greetings Venice-bound (or not) Film Lovers!
Here’s what’s going on with us at this year’s Mostra del Cinema on the Venice Lido…
"Dearest"(Qui’ Ai De) is a powerhouse of emotion. The ensemble cast represents some of China’s finest acting talents – leading actresses Zhao Wei and Hao Lei and actors Huang Bo, Tong Dawei and Zhang Yi all give knockout performances. Director Peter Ho-Sun Chan has made such an intriguing film from newspaper headlines – children gone missing, searching for them, dealing with the loss and sometimes dealing with finding them again. These incidents might not be new, but "Dearest" fascinated me because of thevery original and respectful treatment of this material by its astute writer-director. I really didn’t know where I was being taken. But I liked each new path in this heartbreaking journey of a movie. I felt every one of this film’s thousands of carefully constructed emotional moments. And Zhao Wei’s performance as the foster mother:wow!
"Ich Seh Ich Seh" ("Goodnight Mommy") is a real discovery. It’s clever, playful and it’s really good filmmaking. It’s horror, it’s European art house, it’s Austrian. And produced by bad boy director himself Ulrich Seidl. And it’s a first feature co-directed by sort of an odd pairing – not really related, not a romantic couple. But Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala definitely got something going (talent, intelligence and a passion for cinema) with their mix because the results are all over the screen. I won’t pitch you the horror scenes, but they are real fun and mean like they should be. But what really struck me about this film is that it is so amazingly gorgeous. Such a consistent impeccable taste in all that is beautiful, even the ugly. Oh, the cornfields, the forest. Mom’s bruised and bandaged face and head. Those mischievous twin boys. (By the way, “Ich Seh” is the child’s game “I Spy.” "Ich Seh Ich Seh" because of the twin boys. "Goodnight Mommy" because… Well, you’ll see.)
"The Cut" is Fatih Akin’s much anticipated new feature. It was destined to be controversial in some way or another because of the material, Fatih himself, so many possible reasons. And here it is finally. It’s without a doubt an epic – a big topic, big crowd scenes, wide open spaces, world travels. But "The Cut" is a very intimate epic about a man alone. A man who cheats the Armenian genocide, but sometimes survival is simply not enough. He will only live again through the search for his twin daughters. I admire how Fatih Akin courageously focused on the human side – the blood, sweat and tears - of this potent political subject matter. Fatih’s hero is Nazaret, a sort of Armenian “Everyman”, incarnated by Tahar Rahim whose face tells so many stories without words. Equally remarkable are "The Cut’s" production values. I was especially moved by the haunting beauty of the Armenian shanty town, backdrop for one of Fatih’s boldest scenes, one of many. Still flashing in my mind’s eye: Nazaret watching Chaplin on screen is such a fine Fatih Akin moment of cinema. And the title reference scene in the desert is Fatih Akin intensity like no one else’s.
"Altman" is such an enjoyable and informative documentary about the career of late great Robert Altman. I was very surprised. I see a lot of short, medium and feature-length films about directors, and sadly, I am usually disappointed by something. But Ron Mann’s "Altman" satisfied my bio-doc needs: strong linear structure, interesting archival footage, good interviews and narration and no abuse of movie excerpts. "Altman" actually relies on its own solid research and editorial savvy to remain captivating for 95 minutes. Altman’s wife, Kathryn Reed Altman, served as a consultant on the production and her intermittent narration add both credibility and heart to the film. Not only did I learn some things about Robert Altman, the film made me feel like I even got to know him a bit personally. And it’s a great feeling to think about his films: "Mash," "Short Cuts", "Nashville" "The Player"… "Altman" actually made me want to go back and see all of his movies again. Now that’s what I call an homage to a filmmaker.
"Tsili" is Amos Gitai’s latest exploration of cinematographic language, another manifestation of his passion for cinema. Inspired by an Aharon Appelfield novel in Yiddish, "Tsili" is one of the rare instances when Yiddish is heard in a movie. Young Jewish woman Tsili, hiding out in a Central European forest with the sounds of WWII not so far away, is actually played by three different women in Gitai’s film. Once again, actress Sarah Adler ("Jellyfish" proves that she’s got one of the most beguiling screen presences around today. I loved the visual and emotional treatment of Tsili’s nest. For such sad and lonely subject matter, "Tsili" actually feels quite celebratory. A celebration of life and cinema. "Tsili" is another fine example that Amos Gitai is both an innovator who breaks the rules and a fierce defender of the traditions of pure cinema. He has played not only an essential role in Israeli cinema history, but also in European and international cinema.
"Bypass" is UK writer-director Duane Hopkins’ second film. He previously made the acclaimed "Better Things" (Cannes 2008 – Critics Week). Similarly in "Bypass," this young filmmaker continues to show a real talent for balancing bleakness and hope. I was particularly struck by the aesthetics of "Bypass," as I’m quite sure you will be too. "Bypass" is simply gorgeous to look at. It’s a true example of artistry applied to film. But Duane doesn’t sacrifice his love of the characters for the sake of the film’s beauty. Everything is centered around the outstanding leading performance by George MacKay as troubled Tim who works part-time as a criminal to keep his family afloat. MacKay’s Tim is calmly tense and fascinating to watch. As Tim’s situation becomes more dangerous, Duane shows a knack for crime genre. But just as important – perhaps even more – is Tim’s love for Lilly. It’s as if lovely actress Charlotte Spencer actually incarnated love and hope on the screen.
Quick note: I return to the Toronto Film Festival this year with four films: Christian Petzold’s "Phoenix", Ole Christian Madsen’s "Itsi Bitsi," Bent Hamer’s "1001 Grams" and Danis Tanovic’s "Tigers." More on these Toronto world premieres soon.
By Richard Lormand
Greetings Venice-bound (or not) Film Lovers!
Here’s what’s going on with us at this year’s Mostra del Cinema on the Venice Lido…
"Dearest"(Qui’ Ai De) is a powerhouse of emotion. The ensemble cast represents some of China’s finest acting talents – leading actresses Zhao Wei and Hao Lei and actors Huang Bo, Tong Dawei and Zhang Yi all give knockout performances. Director Peter Ho-Sun Chan has made such an intriguing film from newspaper headlines – children gone missing, searching for them, dealing with the loss and sometimes dealing with finding them again. These incidents might not be new, but "Dearest" fascinated me because of thevery original and respectful treatment of this material by its astute writer-director. I really didn’t know where I was being taken. But I liked each new path in this heartbreaking journey of a movie. I felt every one of this film’s thousands of carefully constructed emotional moments. And Zhao Wei’s performance as the foster mother:wow!
"Ich Seh Ich Seh" ("Goodnight Mommy") is a real discovery. It’s clever, playful and it’s really good filmmaking. It’s horror, it’s European art house, it’s Austrian. And produced by bad boy director himself Ulrich Seidl. And it’s a first feature co-directed by sort of an odd pairing – not really related, not a romantic couple. But Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala definitely got something going (talent, intelligence and a passion for cinema) with their mix because the results are all over the screen. I won’t pitch you the horror scenes, but they are real fun and mean like they should be. But what really struck me about this film is that it is so amazingly gorgeous. Such a consistent impeccable taste in all that is beautiful, even the ugly. Oh, the cornfields, the forest. Mom’s bruised and bandaged face and head. Those mischievous twin boys. (By the way, “Ich Seh” is the child’s game “I Spy.” "Ich Seh Ich Seh" because of the twin boys. "Goodnight Mommy" because… Well, you’ll see.)
"The Cut" is Fatih Akin’s much anticipated new feature. It was destined to be controversial in some way or another because of the material, Fatih himself, so many possible reasons. And here it is finally. It’s without a doubt an epic – a big topic, big crowd scenes, wide open spaces, world travels. But "The Cut" is a very intimate epic about a man alone. A man who cheats the Armenian genocide, but sometimes survival is simply not enough. He will only live again through the search for his twin daughters. I admire how Fatih Akin courageously focused on the human side – the blood, sweat and tears - of this potent political subject matter. Fatih’s hero is Nazaret, a sort of Armenian “Everyman”, incarnated by Tahar Rahim whose face tells so many stories without words. Equally remarkable are "The Cut’s" production values. I was especially moved by the haunting beauty of the Armenian shanty town, backdrop for one of Fatih’s boldest scenes, one of many. Still flashing in my mind’s eye: Nazaret watching Chaplin on screen is such a fine Fatih Akin moment of cinema. And the title reference scene in the desert is Fatih Akin intensity like no one else’s.
"Altman" is such an enjoyable and informative documentary about the career of late great Robert Altman. I was very surprised. I see a lot of short, medium and feature-length films about directors, and sadly, I am usually disappointed by something. But Ron Mann’s "Altman" satisfied my bio-doc needs: strong linear structure, interesting archival footage, good interviews and narration and no abuse of movie excerpts. "Altman" actually relies on its own solid research and editorial savvy to remain captivating for 95 minutes. Altman’s wife, Kathryn Reed Altman, served as a consultant on the production and her intermittent narration add both credibility and heart to the film. Not only did I learn some things about Robert Altman, the film made me feel like I even got to know him a bit personally. And it’s a great feeling to think about his films: "Mash," "Short Cuts", "Nashville" "The Player"… "Altman" actually made me want to go back and see all of his movies again. Now that’s what I call an homage to a filmmaker.
"Tsili" is Amos Gitai’s latest exploration of cinematographic language, another manifestation of his passion for cinema. Inspired by an Aharon Appelfield novel in Yiddish, "Tsili" is one of the rare instances when Yiddish is heard in a movie. Young Jewish woman Tsili, hiding out in a Central European forest with the sounds of WWII not so far away, is actually played by three different women in Gitai’s film. Once again, actress Sarah Adler ("Jellyfish" proves that she’s got one of the most beguiling screen presences around today. I loved the visual and emotional treatment of Tsili’s nest. For such sad and lonely subject matter, "Tsili" actually feels quite celebratory. A celebration of life and cinema. "Tsili" is another fine example that Amos Gitai is both an innovator who breaks the rules and a fierce defender of the traditions of pure cinema. He has played not only an essential role in Israeli cinema history, but also in European and international cinema.
"Bypass" is UK writer-director Duane Hopkins’ second film. He previously made the acclaimed "Better Things" (Cannes 2008 – Critics Week). Similarly in "Bypass," this young filmmaker continues to show a real talent for balancing bleakness and hope. I was particularly struck by the aesthetics of "Bypass," as I’m quite sure you will be too. "Bypass" is simply gorgeous to look at. It’s a true example of artistry applied to film. But Duane doesn’t sacrifice his love of the characters for the sake of the film’s beauty. Everything is centered around the outstanding leading performance by George MacKay as troubled Tim who works part-time as a criminal to keep his family afloat. MacKay’s Tim is calmly tense and fascinating to watch. As Tim’s situation becomes more dangerous, Duane shows a knack for crime genre. But just as important – perhaps even more – is Tim’s love for Lilly. It’s as if lovely actress Charlotte Spencer actually incarnated love and hope on the screen.
Quick note: I return to the Toronto Film Festival this year with four films: Christian Petzold’s "Phoenix", Ole Christian Madsen’s "Itsi Bitsi," Bent Hamer’s "1001 Grams" and Danis Tanovic’s "Tigers." More on these Toronto world premieres soon.
- 8/26/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
The 71st Venice Film Festival announced its lineup this morning, highlighted by films from American directors, including David Gordon Green, Barry Levinson, Peter Bogdanovich, Lisa Cholodenko, Andrew Niccol, and James Franco. As had been previously announced, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, starring Michael Keaton and many others, will be the opening film when the festival begins on Aug. 27.
Click below for the entire list of 55 films playing in Venice.
Competition
The Cut, directed by Fatih Akin
Starring Tahar Rahim, Akin Gazi, Simon Abkarian, George Georgiou
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence, directed by Roy Andersson
Starring Holger Andersson,...
Click below for the entire list of 55 films playing in Venice.
Competition
The Cut, directed by Fatih Akin
Starring Tahar Rahim, Akin Gazi, Simon Abkarian, George Georgiou
A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence, directed by Roy Andersson
Starring Holger Andersson,...
- 7/24/2014
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Touching drama Dearest will be released on Sept 26 in China.
Peter Ho-Sun Chan has announced the English title of his new film in a press conference in Beijing today [June 9].
Dearest wrapped shooting in Guangzhou and Shenzhen last week and stars Zhao Wei, Huang Bo, Tong Dawei, Hao Lei, Zhang Yi and Zhang Yuqi.
The film follows a farmwife (Zhao Wei) whose life is turned upside down when she finds out the true story of her adopted son.
Scripted by Zhang Ji, Dearest is produced by Chan and Jojo Hui Yuet-chun and is a co-production between Chan’s We Pictures Limited, China Vision Media Group, Stellar Mega Films, Stellar Mega Pictures, Enlight Pictures, Real Thing Media, Hb Studio and Pulin Production Limited.
It is set for a local release on Sept 26, 2014.
Peter Ho-Sun Chan has announced the English title of his new film in a press conference in Beijing today [June 9].
Dearest wrapped shooting in Guangzhou and Shenzhen last week and stars Zhao Wei, Huang Bo, Tong Dawei, Hao Lei, Zhang Yi and Zhang Yuqi.
The film follows a farmwife (Zhao Wei) whose life is turned upside down when she finds out the true story of her adopted son.
Scripted by Zhang Ji, Dearest is produced by Chan and Jojo Hui Yuet-chun and is a co-production between Chan’s We Pictures Limited, China Vision Media Group, Stellar Mega Films, Stellar Mega Pictures, Enlight Pictures, Real Thing Media, Hb Studio and Pulin Production Limited.
It is set for a local release on Sept 26, 2014.
- 6/9/2014
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Hong Kong – Director Peter Chan unveiled the English title of his new film to be Dearest. The film, a drama about the search for a missing son, will be released in China on Sept. 26. Produced by Chan and Jojo Hui (Wu Xia), Dearest features a galaxy of Chinese stars including Zhao Wei (Red Cliff), Huang Bo (Lost in Thailand), Tong Dawei (American Dreams in China), Hao Lei (Summer Palace), Zhang Yi (Beijing Love Story) and Zhang Yuqi (White Deer Plain). Story: Social Media to Boom During Soccer World Cup The film's Chinese title has also been changed from Dear
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- 6/9/2014
- by Karen Chu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Part Chinese Western, part black comedy and one part war movie, the martial arts infused action-packed An Inaccurate Memoir (re-badged for the Us market as Eastern Bandits) debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD from Well Go USA Entertainment. Bandits is directed by Yang Shu-peng (The Robbers) and stars Huang Xiaoming (Ip Man 2, The Guillotines), Zhang Yi (Beginning of the Great Revival, Caught in the Web), Zhang Xinyi (Love is Not Blind, Lost on a Journey) and newcomer Ni Jingyang. The date to put pick up this little gem? It debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital May 27th. Synopsis: The heroic story of rebels with a fortune to gain, and everything to lose. Leader Fang Youwang (Huang Xiaoming), with his compatriots Kuei, San Pao, and Lady Dagger - lead a posse of roving bandits that are fearless, enterprising, and loyal to the death. Their baby-faced masks make them terrifying; their underground lair untraceable.
- 3/27/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Taking cues from The Good, The Bad and the Weird and Let The Bullets Fly, Leon Yang's An Inaccurate Memoir is a large scale, genre mash-up period piece taking place in dusty Northern China in 1930s. It starts out with the disrespectful Japanese army carting off a giant statue of Buddha into their base while a gang of colorful bandits break their leader Fang (Huang Xiaoming), out of jail in a daring rescue mission and retreat to their elaborate desert underground hideout. The bandits have allegiance to no one but to themselves and only care about getting rich. They are mostly into thieving and kidnapping business. But things change when they unwittingly kidnap Gao (Zhang Yi) for ransom, thinking he is a rich man.It turns out...
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- 7/6/2013
- Screen Anarchy
James Holmes, who is accused of shooting 71 people, killing 12, in a crowded theater at a midnight showing of the new Batman movie Friday, was a smart, quiet first-year student in a highly competitive graduate program, former classmates said.
"He was a loner," said a classmate of Holmes' in the neuroscience program at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, who requested anonymity. "He was quiet."
Holmes, 24, graduated with honors from University of California-Riverside with a degree in neuroscience in spring 2010. He enrolled in the University of Colorado in June 2011, and was "in the process of withdrawing" at the time of the shooting, according to a university spokeswoman. Holmes graduated in 2006 from Westview High School in San Diego.
Brian Martinez, Holmes' chemistry lab partner at Westview, recalled that he was a talented student. "He's a smart kid," Martinez said. "He was great at chemistry."
Martinez said Holmes seemed to be a normal teenager.
"He was a loner," said a classmate of Holmes' in the neuroscience program at the University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, who requested anonymity. "He was quiet."
Holmes, 24, graduated with honors from University of California-Riverside with a degree in neuroscience in spring 2010. He enrolled in the University of Colorado in June 2011, and was "in the process of withdrawing" at the time of the shooting, according to a university spokeswoman. Holmes graduated in 2006 from Westview High School in San Diego.
Brian Martinez, Holmes' chemistry lab partner at Westview, recalled that he was a talented student. "He's a smart kid," Martinez said. "He was great at chemistry."
Martinez said Holmes seemed to be a normal teenager.
- 7/20/2012
- by John Rudolf
- Huffington Post
Here's the trailer for an upcoming Chinese film called An Inaccurate Memoir, which features a group of characters wearing big masks and shooting big guns, explosions, and a girl showing her sword fighting skills. It sure looks like a lot of fun. The film is directed by Yang Shupeng and stars Huang Xiaoming (IP Man 2, The Message), Zhang Yi and Zhang Xinyi. Synopsis: A group of bandits led by Fang (Huang Xiaoming) and his sister (Zhang Xinyi) sets out to kidnap a rich groom (Zhang Yi) who has a secret identity. An Inaccurate Memoir will hit Chinese cinemas on April 28. ...
- 3/29/2012
- Screen Anarchy
All efforts to find a proper synopsis for this promising Chinese actioner have failed. My investigation yielded incredibly weak results; one site says the film is about gangsters who are attempting to kidnap a “groom”, while the other claims its about bandits who try to pass themselves off as ordinary people. So here’s my theory: the flick follows the adventures of several badass bandits who plot to kidnap a person of influence by disguising themselves as law-abiding citizens. A reasonable deduction, I think. Truthfully, story is completely secondary at this point. The trailer features, sex, violence, girls with swords, people in masks, and a fair amount of gunplay. If it’s all put together in a stylish, cohesive manner, that’s all that matters. Because I’m cinematically shallow, and I really don’t care. “An Inaccurate Memoir” stars Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yi, Zhang Xinyi, Ni Jingyang, Wang Lie,...
- 3/23/2012
- by Todd Rigney
- Beyond Hollywood
We don't yet have a whole lot of plot information on director Yang Shupeng's latest film An Inaccurate Memoir, other than it being about a group of gangsters "who kidnap an ambitious groom", but the trailer looks damn good and some of these character posters do, too. The film stars Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yi and Zhang Xinyiand is currently scheduled to hit Chinese theaters late next month.
- 3/22/2012
- 24framespersecond.net
We don't yet have a whole lot of plot information on director Yang Shupeng's latest film An Inaccurate Memoir, other than it being about a group of gangsters "who kidnap an ambitious groom", but the trailer looks damn good and some of these character posters do, too. The film stars Huang Xiaoming, Zhang Yi and Zhang Xinyiand is currently scheduled to hit Chinese theaters late next month.
- 3/22/2012
- 24framespersecond.net
By Wrap Staff
Longtime Hollywood studio executive Gareth Wigan died Saturday morning after a brief illness. He was 78.
His career spanned four decades and included key roles on the production of everything from the original “Star Wars” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” He held top positions at Fox, the Ladd Company and Columbia Tri-Star.
A pioneer in the growth of global cinema, he championed such acclaimed filmmakers such as Ang Lee, Stephen Chow, Zhang Yi...
Longtime Hollywood studio executive Gareth Wigan died Saturday morning after a brief illness. He was 78.
His career spanned four decades and included key roles on the production of everything from the original “Star Wars” to “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.” He held top positions at Fox, the Ladd Company and Columbia Tri-Star.
A pioneer in the growth of global cinema, he championed such acclaimed filmmakers such as Ang Lee, Stephen Chow, Zhang Yi...
- 2/14/2010
- by Lew Harris
- The Wrap
"Nine," the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, led the Satellite Award scoring 11 nominations including Best Picture in the Comedy or Musical category.
Rob Marshall also received a Best Director nomination, and stars Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, and Daniel Day-Lewis received Best Acting nods, and the cast got Best Ensemble.
John Woo's "Red Cliff" followed with seven nominations.
Roger Corman is the 2009 Recipient of the Auteur Award while master cinematographer and eight-time Oscar nominee, Roger Deakins, is the 2009 Recipient of the Nikola Tesla Award.
The 2009 14th Annual Satellite Awards are given by the International Press Academy. Winners will be announced on Sunday, December 20th, at the Grand Salon/Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
Visit the Satellite Awards official site right here.
And the nominees for the 2009 14th Annual Satellite Awards are:
Film
Motion Picture (Drama)
"Bright Star"
"An Education"
"The Hurt Locker"
"The Messenger"
"Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire...
Rob Marshall also received a Best Director nomination, and stars Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, and Daniel Day-Lewis received Best Acting nods, and the cast got Best Ensemble.
John Woo's "Red Cliff" followed with seven nominations.
Roger Corman is the 2009 Recipient of the Auteur Award while master cinematographer and eight-time Oscar nominee, Roger Deakins, is the 2009 Recipient of the Nikola Tesla Award.
The 2009 14th Annual Satellite Awards are given by the International Press Academy. Winners will be announced on Sunday, December 20th, at the Grand Salon/Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
Visit the Satellite Awards official site right here.
And the nominees for the 2009 14th Annual Satellite Awards are:
Film
Motion Picture (Drama)
"Bright Star"
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- 11/30/2009
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
The Satellites (formerly Golden) have announced their 2009 nominations for what it's worth. And you might be screaming "not very much".
It's hard to know what to make of this Golden Globe splinter group. There is never much of a narrative thread in their nominations. You can't sense from year to year a type of film they like or whatnot. Which makes them feel a bit suspect. They also do very strange things which you're about to see if you read their nominations. They never get much attention and yet they keep plugging away. This year they were especially kind to 2012 (who knew?), Nine and The Stoning of Soraya M. But they were downright rude to the sci-fi drama Moon which received zero nominations despite their lack of aversion to sci-fi films. I mention this because the moon is a natural satellite and the Satellites are artificial. Maybe they're jealous. What they're orbiting we know not.
It's hard to know what to make of this Golden Globe splinter group. There is never much of a narrative thread in their nominations. You can't sense from year to year a type of film they like or whatnot. Which makes them feel a bit suspect. They also do very strange things which you're about to see if you read their nominations. They never get much attention and yet they keep plugging away. This year they were especially kind to 2012 (who knew?), Nine and The Stoning of Soraya M. But they were downright rude to the sci-fi drama Moon which received zero nominations despite their lack of aversion to sci-fi films. I mention this because the moon is a natural satellite and the Satellites are artificial. Maybe they're jealous. What they're orbiting we know not.
- 11/30/2009
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Directors' Fortnight
CANNES -- In Yin Lichuan's debut "The Park", she seamlessly blended warm, interactive characters into a regional background which she captured with painterly flair. This makes "Knitting" all the more disappointing as her aloof observation of migrants who form a love-hate threesome is as monotonous as the activity which gives the film its English title. Reeling off traits recognizable in umpteen fest-bound independent films from China -- such as a snail's pace, minimalist plot and dialogue, and deliberate muffling of emotions -- Yin is several stitches short of creating a work of originality.
The film's pat notion of female bonding will gain popularity with a certain intellectual or self-professed feminist crowd. Theatrical release by CTV International in France is planned for December.
"Knitting's "Chinese title" Cowherd and Weaving Maiden" alludes to a legend of star-crossed romance. It adds a layer of irony to this cynical look at a modern relationship buffeted less by destiny than mercenary motives and market forces. Li Daping (Zhang Yi) and Chen Jin (Lu Yulai) are a couple from northern backwaters barely making it in the laissez-faire south. Out of Chen's shady past comes Zhang Haili (Yan Bingyan), who treats their dive like her own pied-a-terre. She steamrolls over Li's self-esteem and flirts brazenly with Chen, enticing him with get-rich schemes. Chen plays the women off each other to his own advantage until a reversal of fortune brings shifts of loyalties.
The sexual vibes between Chen and Zhang, who may or may not be old flames; and Li's inexplicably stubborn attachment To Chen invest their relationship with intriguing ambiguity. But Yin's direction is too subdued to enkindle the frisson that a menage-a-trois should generate.
The rivalry between dowdy Li and catty Zhang has ample room for ensemble acting and sizzling drama. Yet neither character is given scenes to articulate complex feelings of jealousy, pride and insecurity. One sulks, the other nags. Dialogue, if any, is forced. The lack of fire in their animosity makes their later friendship seem arbitrary and artificial.
Li's compulsive knitting during the muggy summer is a muddled metaphor not worth deciphering.
Beijing United Image Communication Co/Beijing Ediam Communication/Beijing Yadistar Production Co.
Cast: Zhang Yi, Yan Bingyan, Lu Yulai.
Screenwriter-director: Yin Lichuan.
Producer: Jiao Aimin.
Director of photography: Liu Yonghong.
Art director: Lou Pan .
Music: Zhang Weiwei.
Costume designer: Feng Yan.
Editor: Yan Tao.
Sales: Rezo Films.
No rating, 100 minutes.
CANNES -- In Yin Lichuan's debut "The Park", she seamlessly blended warm, interactive characters into a regional background which she captured with painterly flair. This makes "Knitting" all the more disappointing as her aloof observation of migrants who form a love-hate threesome is as monotonous as the activity which gives the film its English title. Reeling off traits recognizable in umpteen fest-bound independent films from China -- such as a snail's pace, minimalist plot and dialogue, and deliberate muffling of emotions -- Yin is several stitches short of creating a work of originality.
The film's pat notion of female bonding will gain popularity with a certain intellectual or self-professed feminist crowd. Theatrical release by CTV International in France is planned for December.
"Knitting's "Chinese title" Cowherd and Weaving Maiden" alludes to a legend of star-crossed romance. It adds a layer of irony to this cynical look at a modern relationship buffeted less by destiny than mercenary motives and market forces. Li Daping (Zhang Yi) and Chen Jin (Lu Yulai) are a couple from northern backwaters barely making it in the laissez-faire south. Out of Chen's shady past comes Zhang Haili (Yan Bingyan), who treats their dive like her own pied-a-terre. She steamrolls over Li's self-esteem and flirts brazenly with Chen, enticing him with get-rich schemes. Chen plays the women off each other to his own advantage until a reversal of fortune brings shifts of loyalties.
The sexual vibes between Chen and Zhang, who may or may not be old flames; and Li's inexplicably stubborn attachment To Chen invest their relationship with intriguing ambiguity. But Yin's direction is too subdued to enkindle the frisson that a menage-a-trois should generate.
The rivalry between dowdy Li and catty Zhang has ample room for ensemble acting and sizzling drama. Yet neither character is given scenes to articulate complex feelings of jealousy, pride and insecurity. One sulks, the other nags. Dialogue, if any, is forced. The lack of fire in their animosity makes their later friendship seem arbitrary and artificial.
Li's compulsive knitting during the muggy summer is a muddled metaphor not worth deciphering.
Beijing United Image Communication Co/Beijing Ediam Communication/Beijing Yadistar Production Co.
Cast: Zhang Yi, Yan Bingyan, Lu Yulai.
Screenwriter-director: Yin Lichuan.
Producer: Jiao Aimin.
Director of photography: Liu Yonghong.
Art director: Lou Pan .
Music: Zhang Weiwei.
Costume designer: Feng Yan.
Editor: Yan Tao.
Sales: Rezo Films.
No rating, 100 minutes.
- 6/11/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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