Archive for February, 2010
Hellhound
A virgin bride finds herself hunted by a pack of vicious and immortal guardians in HELLHOUNDS, sinking its teeth onto DVD February 16 from Vivendi Entertainment and RHI Entertainment. The 19th installment in the fan-favorite “Maneater Series,” HELLHOUNDS, delves into the trenches of hell as a Greek warrior rescues his love and battles ravenous hellhounds in order to save her from the evil clutches of Hades.
The Treasure Hunter
The Treasure Hunter is about people finding treasure…I guess. Qiao Fei (Jay Chou) is a handsome adventure type who lives in the desert and is an expert in priceless artifacts. His childhood friend, Lan Ting (Chiling Lin) is an adventure writer in the city. They haven’t seen each other in years but have to come together after Lan Ting’s father is murdered to find a secret tomb filled with treasure. That is all I can tell you about the plot as I really have no idea of the finer plot points.
Ghosting
Want to begin a new Halloween tradition in your neighborhood, and get the excitement started early? Ever been Ghosted? Ghosting is done a week or more before the big day. All you need is some Halloween candy, 2 brown paper lunch bags, 2 copies of the "You’ve Been Ghosted" letter and 2 copies of the Ghost picture. Put the candy, one letter and one picture in each of the brown paper bags. When it’s dark, sneak over to a neighbor’s house with an adult, leave the bag on their porch, ring the bell and run away. Don’t let them see you. Your Ghosted neighbors will in turn, ghost two more people. Before you know it, it will spread throughout the neighborhood.
Soldiers
Little Big Soldier has been a pet project of Chan’s for about 20 years. He wrote the screenplay and originally wanted to play the role of the young general back in the 80s. It’s fantastic to watch Jackie Chan in a role like this again. It’s easy to see he’s having lots of fun, not trying to be too serious and not doing the sub-standard Hollywood humour he’s become famous for in recent years.
Ice Twister
Twisters are a tasty treat served at KFC, good to eat by fast food standards and is best when served hot. To prevent any confusion, from this point forward the word “twister” will exclusively be used in reference to tornadoes, not the delicious KFC wrap. Mmm, I could go for a twister right about now . . . Yes, that was talking about the wrap, there, of course, I have no desire for a tornado. Let us try this again: From here on out, “twister” refers to tornado. I promise.
Treeless Mountain
What is the nature of childhood resilience? Sisters Jin and Bin, ages 6 and 3, live with their mother. Jin likes school and does well. One day, their mother leaves the girls with their father’s sister, a woman they do not know. The mother seeks a reconciliation with their father. She leaves them a plastic piggy bank, promising to return when the bank is full. The girls scrub and clean for their aunt, a tippler who’s often cranky and complaining. She gives them a few coins for their work. They earn more money catching, grilling, and selling grasshoppers. They miss their mother. The bank fills. They watch for her from a mound of dirt. Will she return? Will stoic faces give way to a smile? Read the rest of this entry »
Fake Identity
In Chechnya, an American doctor takes a detour in life when he helps a mysterious woman escape from her would-be assailant.
Monrak Transistor
Phaen is a suburban young man with a great love for music. He never misses a chance to show off his voice at temple fairs in his village. It is at one of the fairs that he meets and falls in love with Sadao. On their wedding day, Phaen gives Sadao a transistor radio that the new family loves, and it also gives Phaen many a daydream of becoming a famous singer himself. Soon,
Haeundae Hotel
an-sik and Yeon-hee, are unsure as to whether they can overcome past wounds and continue being a couple. Dr. Kim, who cautions against a possible mega - tsunami at Haeundae, collapses in agony springing from an unexpected turn-up of his daughter and divorced wife. Hyoung-sik, after rescuing a woman from Seoul, rides out a ferocious storm to gladden her heart. A tsunami which destroys Haeundae symbolizes the establishment of a typical axis called provocation of conflicts, and later the inner spaces of the couples without anything left behind after all conflicts have ended.
Shaolin Grandma
Miyoki (Chiyoko Asami), aka Shaolin Grandma, has spent many years practicing martial arts at the remote Shaolinji Temple, but is forced to leave when she suffers a humiliating defeat at the hands of her arch rival, the young and pretty Ippon-ashi (Nao Nagasawa). With the company of her two dimwitted apprentices, she finds her way to a town where they make a living as lewd street performers. Actually starting to enjoy her new life, as well as losing the virtues of her former temple life, Miyoki begins a career as a dancer at local adult clubs. But she still has a grudge to settle, and must challenge Ippon-ashi before she loses her will to fight.