Fallen Angels
A mix of Hong Kong action and his usual repertoire of contemplative characters, stunning cinematography, and moody mise-en-scène, Fallen Angels is one of Wong Kar-Wai's finest achievements this side of In the Mood for Love. Almost enough to forgive him for My Blueberry Nights — almost.
A Colt Is My Passport
Joe Shishido is the bad ass of Japanese cinema. Kinda like Hong Kong's Chow Yun-Fat, minus a second gun in the other hand.
Seven Steps of Kung Fu
Rock 'em, sock 'em kung fu flick from the glory days of kung fu flicks, where impressive fight choreography in long takes trumped current quick edit cop outs that Hollywood sadly mistakes for good action sequences.
Love Hotel
Despite their massive output of wholly deranged pornography, the Japanese still see fit to attempt to reign in the wayward morals of their overworked and repressed people. Fascinating exploration of love, relationships, sexuality, and the confusion they produce in modern day Japan.
Life is Beautiful
It certainly is beautiful, especially with the father like Guido. One of the most bitter sweet films of the past 20 years.
