East Screen West Screen
By Paul Fox
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Podcast Description
East Screen West Screen - Join hosts Paul Fox and Kevin Ma as the talk film from the Fragrant Harbor. Each show will focus on news and reviews from Hong Kong, Asia, and abroad. With occasional guests, interviews, and more, it's audio food for the Asian-film lover.
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ESWS 098 - Valentine's Days | East Screen West Screen episode 098 Guests: J and Renee Valentine East Screen: ROMANCING IN THIN AIR [高海拔之戀II] West Screen: THE IDES OF MARCH Video Pick: n/a For our Valentine's Day show, we were very fortunate to have an opportunity to chat with the Valentines. J and Renee have a weekly show ( http://valentinecast.com/ ) of their own and we pick their brains (and their hearts) to find out their thoughts on movies, podcasting, and the future of watching films. Then Kevin and I get on to our discussion of the latest Hong Kong releases with ROMANCING IN THIN AIR [高海拔之戀II] and George Clooney's THE IDES OF MARCH. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 097 - Decent Descendants | East Screen West Screen episode 097 East Screen: THE VIRAL FACTOR [逆戰] West Screen: THE DESCENDANTS PUSS IN BOOTS Video Pick: EAST MEETS WEST 2011 [東成西就 2011] Now in the tail end of the Chinese New Year holiday we looks at a few of the remaining holiday releases for the Year of the Dragon. Up first is director Dante Lam's latest action entry THE VIRAL FACTOR [逆戰]. Next we head to Hawaii for THE DESCENDANTS, and finally we pull ourselves up by our bootstraps to talk PUSS IN BOOTS. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 096 - Year of the Draggin' | East Screen West Screen episode 096 East Screen: LOVE HONG KONG 2012 [2012我愛HK喜上加囍] ALL’S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 [八星抱喜] West Screen: THE MUPPETS Video Pick: I LOVE HONG KONG [我愛HK開心萬歲] Happy Lunar New Year folks. This week it's all about the latest Chinese New Year films from Hong Kong and some special Hollywood imports. Up first it's I LOVE HONG KONG 2012 [2012我愛HK喜上加囍], then on to ALL’S WELL ENDS WELL 2012 [八星抱喜]. Finally, it's the return of THE MUPPETS as they make their way to Hong Kong cinemas. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 095 - Magical History Tour | East Screen West Screen episode 095 East Screen: THE GREAT MAGICIAN [大魔術師] West Screen: n/a Video Pick: Upcoming releases Busy times abound in the week before Chinese New Year, but we still manage to throw togehter a quick episode to talk about THE GREAT MAGICIAN [大魔術師] and some upcoming video releases. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 1/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 094 - Angels and Dragons | East Screen West Screen episode 094 East Screen: SPEED ANGELS [極速天使] West Screen: THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (2011) Video Pick: YOU SHOOT, I SHOOT [買兇拍人] Blu-ray We kick off season 3 with the first new Hong Kong film release of 2012, SPEED ANGELS [極速天使]. And they we turn to the Hollywood remake of THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO and finally we bring back our video pick segment and feature the recent Blu-ray release of the remastered 2001 film YOU SHOOT, I SHOOT [買兇拍人]. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 1/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 093 - Flying in the New Year | East Screen West Screen episode 093 East Screen: FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE [龍門飛甲] TURNING POINT 2 [Laughing Gor之潛罪犯] West Screen: SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL After some slightly bumpy holiday travel, Kevin and I are back to wrap up some thoughts on the December films of 2011. From Hong Kong we have Tsui Hark's latest FLYING SWORDS OF DRAGON GATE [龍門飛甲], then a sequel to a Hong Kong TV drama series TURNING POINT 2 [Laughing Gor之潛罪犯] as well as the latest Hollywood sequels SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS and MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 1/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS Christmas Special 2011 | East Screen West Screen Halloween Special 2011 Full commentary track for VIRTUAL RECALL [異空危情] Happy Holidays folks. For our special commentary episode Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com stops buy to help Kevin and I comment on VIRTUAL RECALL [異空危情]. It's the gift that keeps on giving. Enjoy :-) visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 092 - Kevin Takes Tokyo | East Screen West Screen episode 092 East Screen: MAGIC TO WIN [開心魔法] West Screen: CONAN THE BARBARIAN (2011) It's our last official episode before we break for the holidays. Kevin broadcasts from the streets of Tokyo to talk about the latetst Hong Kong film MAGIC TO WIN [開心魔法]. Then I discuss the latest attempt to bring Robert E. Howard's iconic Cimmerian back to the big screen with the CONAN THE BARBARIAN reboot. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 12/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 091 - Eastern Streets and Western Meats | East Screen West Screen episode 091 East Screen: EAST MEETS WEST [東成西就2011] West Screen: THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN After full belies from Thanksgiving turkey, we've fallen behind a bit, but we're back to look at Jeff Lau's latest genre bending parody EAST MEETS WEST [東成西就2011]. Then, in a rare moment of release schedule history, we actually get to see Spielberg's latest film THE ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN before it sees US release visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 090 - Wheel Men and Legendary Women | East Screen West Screen episode 090 East Screen: LEGENDARY AMAZONS [楊門女將之軍令如山] LOVE IS NOT BLIND [失戀３３天] West Screen: DRIVE For episode 90, we look at a blast from Shaw Brothers' past with LEGENDARY AMAZONS [楊門女將之軍令如山], a remake of remake of the classic THE 14 AMAZONS [十四女英豪] from 1972. Kevin pops across the border into China to see LOVE IS NOT BLIND [失戀３３天] and then heads back West to look at the crime drama DRIVE. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 12/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 089 - Starry Sparry Fight | East Screen West Screen episode 089 East Screen: LET’S GO [保衛戰隊之出動喇！朋友！], STARRY STARRY NIGHT [星空] West Screen: MARGIN CALL For episode 89, we look to Hong Kong with LET’S GO [保衛戰隊之出動喇！朋友！], and then head to Taiwan to talk about STARRY STARRY NIGHT [星空]. Then we head back West to look at MARGIN CALL a story that takes place at the head of the 2008 financial crisis. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 11/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 088 - RA.Once Upon A Time | East Screen West Screen episode 088 East Screen: RA.ONE YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE [那些年, 我們一起追的女孩] West Screen: IN TIME For episode 88, we first turn to India for a holiday film release from Shah Rukh Khan as Bollywood meets sci-fi for RA.ONE. Next stop is Taiwan for the nostalgic biopic from Taiwanese blogger/author Giddens, YOU ARE THE APPLE OF MY EYE [那些年, 我們一起追的女孩]. And with precious little time remaining we head west to cover Andrew Niccol's latest film IN TIME. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS Halloween Special 2011 | East Screen West Screen Halloween Special 2011 Full commentary track for MYSTERIOUS ISLAND [孤島驚魂] Happy Halloween folks. For our special commentary episode Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com stops buy to help Kevin and I comment on MYSTERIOUS ISLAND [孤島驚魂]. And if that in itself isn't scary, I don't know what is. Enjoy :-) visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 087 - Eastravaganza | East Screen West Screen episode 087 East Screen: THE 33D INVADER [蜜桃成熟時33D] LOVE YOU YOU [夏日樂悠悠] THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE [競雄女俠秋瑾] MURAL [畫壁] LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE [奪命金] West Screen: None this week After a week hiatus due to technically issues beyond our control, the show has returned. An in an effort to keep current with everything Hong Kong has to offer, we focus on five East Screen features. Starting off is the Category III (somewhere between R and NC17) film THE 33D INVADER 蜜桃成熟時33D. We then switch to a more mundane romantic comedy with Angelababy's latest LOVE YOU YOU [夏日樂悠悠]. Next is the docu-action-biopic of Qui Jin, THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF MIRROR LAKE [競雄女俠秋瑾]. Then things turn to the mythic with MURAL [畫壁] and finally heading back to a film all about Hong Kong with LIFE WITHOUT PRINCIPLE [奪命金]. To help us take on all of this filmic food, we are joined by Michael Suen of www.21cb.net . And since it is our first show since the passing of Steve Jobs, we each take a moment to share some of out thoughts about the man who reshaped culture for much of the world. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 10/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 086 - More Bean Than Bond, More Fake Than Snake | East Screen West Screen episode 086 East Screen: 1911 [辛亥革命] THE SORCERER AND THE WHITE SNAKE [白蛇傳說] West Screen: JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN For 86 we have a remake, a sequel and a bit of revisionist history. For East Screen we cover Jackie Chan's 100th film 1911 [辛亥革命], and Jet Li's latests battle with CGI spirits in THE SORCERER AND THE WHITE SNAKE [白蛇傳說]. For West Screen, Kevin gets his Bond on to tells about JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 10/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 085 - Animal Kingdumbs | East Screen West Screen episode 085 East Screen: I LOVE WING CHUN [笑詠春] MY KINGDOM [大武生] West Screen: ZOOKEEPER It's episode 85 and we have a serious case of the Mondays. Busy schedules have us move the show up by one day and we attempt to get back into our groove. This week we cover two East Screen films; I LOVE WING CHUN [笑詠春] and MY KINGDOM [大武生] and for West Screen Kevin gets into the bear necessities of ZOOKEEPER. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 9/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 084 - Maid to Party | East Screen West Screen episode 084 Guests: Ryan and Jennifer Ozawa http://www.popspotting.net/ East Screen: LAN KWAI FONG [喜愛夜蒲] West Screen: BRIDESMAIDS This week for episode 84 we are joined by Ryan and Jennifer Ozawa of the POPSPOTTING podcast ( http://www.popspotting.net/ ). Kevin and I talk some news about Disney's production house closing up shop in China and we look at the films LAN KWAI FONG [喜愛夜蒲] and BRIDESMAIDS. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 9/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 083 - Lost in Spaces | East Screen West Screen episode 083 East Screen: LOVE IN SPACE [全球熱戀] TREASURE HUNT [無價之寶] West Screen: MIDNIGHT IN PARIS CONTAGION It's a packed selection for episode 83. We kick things off with LOVE IN SPACE [全球熱戀] followed by TREASURE HUNT [無價之寶] . We then put on our 'Arts Appreciation 101' hats for West Screen to try and talk about Woody Allen's MIDNIGHT IN PARIS. Finally Kevin's takes us through his thoughts on CONTAGION and its representation of Hong Kong. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 082 - My Boss, My Buddy | East Screen West Screen episode 082 East Screen: SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN [雪花秘扇] West Screen: HORRIBLE BOSSES For episode 82 Kevin takes on the West Screen film HORRIBLE BOSSES, while I shove Wayne Wang's latest Hollywood film SNOW FLOWER AND THE SECRET FAN [雪花秘扇] over into the East Screen section. We also talk about the new Bollywood blockbuster making waves on India's screens, and a short rant on Hulu launching in Japan. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 9/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 081 - Alien Summer Slummers | East Screen West Screen episode 081 East Screen: SUMMER LOVE LOVE [戀夏戀夏戀戀下] West Screen: COWBOYS AND ALIENS For episode 81 we look at the last big films of summer with the star laced Hong Kong film SUMMER LOVE LOVE [戀夏戀夏戀戀下] and the Sci-Fi genre blending film COWBOYS AND ALIENS. We also talk a bit on Steve Jobs departure and plans for a film based theme park in China. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 9/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 080 - Overpodcasted | East Screen West Screen episode 080 East Screen: OVERHEARD 2 [竊聽風雲2] West Screen: LARRY CROWNE It's episode 80 and our two-year anniversary. Seems like only yesterday we started this little podcast, but here we are talking about OVERHEARD 2 [竊聽風雲2] the sequel to the film we started our podcast with back in episode 1. We also cover LARRY CROWNE featuring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts and some of the news surrounding that film. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 8/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 079 - Buddy Systems | East Screen West Screen episode 079 East Screen: THE FORTUNE BUDDIES [勁抽福祿壽] West Screen: RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES CARS 2 This week the latest film production from Hong Kong television network TVB called THE FORTUNE BUDDIES [勁抽福祿壽] is up for discussion. For West Screen, we delve into the prequel/reboot RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and the latest Pixar release CARS 2. All that topped off with some HONG KONG PHOOEY rumors and some Michael Wong sound-bytes. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 078 - The Smurfy States of America | East Screen West Screen episode 078 East Screen: THE WARRING STATES [戰國] West Screen: CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER THE SMURFS This week we look at THE WARRING STATES [戰國], a China film covering the famous Chinese military strategist Sun Bin [孫臏]. We also talk about the latest entry from the Marvel Comics line CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER and we return to some nostalgic roots to discuss the latest iteration of THE SMURFS. Kevin talks about the start of the Summer International Film Festival and Paul also digs up a famous film rant appropriate to the events of the week. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 8/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 077 - Please Proceed with the Procedural Plot | East Screen West Screen episode 077 East Screen: WU XIA [武俠] West Screen: DYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT On this episode, independent director Marco Sparmberg drops by to talk about his web series SQUATTERTOWN. We discuss some of the funding controversy around William Shatner's new documentary, THE CAPTAINS and Kevin shares his thoughts on a proposed Hong Kong remake of MR. and MRS. SMITH. visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 076 - Horaay For Bollywood! | Podcast episode 076 With no new films to discuss in cinemas, Kevin and I talk about two recent favorite Indian films. We also cover some convention news, Hollywood news and some listener comments. Bollywood Special: 3 IDIOTS ROBOT visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 075 - Return of the Mysterious Deathly Long-Cast | Podcast episode 075 We are once again joined by Ross Chen of http://www.lovehkfilm.com . We cover two new Hong Kong films and the final entry of the Harry Potter film franchise. Hold on to your hats folks, this is a long one. East Screen: MYSTERIOUS ISLAND [孤島驚魂] LOVE IS THE ONLY ANSWER [人約離婚後] West Screen: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS pt. 2 visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 7/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 074 - Beach Blanket Pingu | Podcast episode 074 This week we look to the latest from pseudo-model turned pro Chrissie Chow. Kevin tells of his expedition back across the border to watch the latest from director Jacob Cheung. And we cover the latest family feature from Jim Carey. East Screen: BEACH SPIKE [熱浪球愛戰] REST ON YOUR SHOULDER [肩上蝶] West Screen: MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 073 - Transform and Sell Out | Podcast episode 073 We turn to focus on West Screen this week. Kevin and I are joined by Hong Kong digerati and tech culture guru Casey Lau, who shares his thoughts on the latest Michael Bay sequel as well as some of the films to come; East Screen: none this week West Screen: TRANSFORMERS 3: DARK OF THE MOON visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 7/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 072 - Last Inn on the Far Left | Podcast episode 072 It's an all East Screen episode this week. Kevin and I are joined by film scholar and part time pop culture fan-girl Shelley Cheung (www.twitter.com/@Shewwey) who shares her insights with us on the latest China and Hong Kong films; East Screen: BEGINNING OF THE GREAT REVIVAL [建黨偉業] TREASURE INN [財神客棧] visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 7/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 071 - How Green Was My CGI | Podcast episode 071 Kevin talks about a mainland China film that focuses on the AIDS epidemic that emerged from blood selling and Paul, back from a quick trip to Utah, fights through his jetlag to rant about the latest film based on a DC comic series. East Screen: LOVE FOR LIFE [最愛] West Screen: GREEN LANTERN visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 6/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 070 - Films of Fury and Furry | Podcast episode 070 This week we looks at a local Hong Kong film adapted from a stage show. A Hollywood film adapted from 1980s kids adventure films and a much anticipated animated sequel. We also discuss our experience in hopping the border and watching films in the mainland. East Screen: MICROSEX OFFICE [潮性辦公室] West Screen: SUPER 8 KUNG FU PANDA visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 6/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 068 - Another Class, Another Hangover | Podcast episode 068 Summer films return in a big well with two highly anticipated prequel/sequel movies. We also cover a barely released Hong Kong film that dates back to 2007-2008 but is only now getting some screen time; East Screen: VIRTUAL RECALL [異空危情] West Screen: THE HANGOVER 2 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 067 - Love And Other Probable Plot Uses | Podcast episode 067 May winds down with a couple of emotionally heavy films. This week we talk about; East Screen: A BEAUTIFUL LIFE [不再讓你孤單] West Screen: LOVE AND OTHER IMPOSSIBLE PURSUITS (a.k.a. THE OTHER WOMAN) visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 066 - Sequality? | Podcast episode 066 Horray!!!...we made it beyond May 21st. The world didn't end and as a result neither has our podcast. But this could just be a postponement, so we better crank out some more shows between now and the new date of October 21st. This week we talk bout; East Screen: GANTZ: PERFECT ANSWER West Screen: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 5/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 065 - That's a Wrapture! | Podcast episode 065 It's the beginning of the end...supposedly. But apocalypse or not, we bring you another show. This week we have guest Tim Youngs back from Udine's 13th Far East Film Festival ( http://www.fareastfilm.com ) to share some of his thoughts on this year's event. We also talk a bit about Blu-ray region coding and; East Screen: THE DETECTIVE 2 [B+偵探] West Screen: PRIEST visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 5/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 064 - The Rich and The Ridiculous | Podcast episode 064 This week's show covers the latest crime/revenge drama from Hong Kong and the latest entry of the Vin Diesel / Paul Walker street racing Hollywood franchise; East Screen: PUNISHED [報應] West Screen: FAST AND FURIOUS 5 and note that we do a bit of spoilage on the FAST AND FURIOUS series at the very end of the podcast. You have been warned ;-) visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 063 - Old Gods and Black Pods | Podcast episode 063 A full on episode with four films including; East Screen: GANTZ (Japan) THE LOST BLADESMAN [關雲長] West Screen: SOURCE CODE THOR and note that we do a bit of spoilage on THOR at the very end of the podcast. You have been warned ;-) visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 5/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 062 - Smells Like Screen Spirit | Podcast episode 062 A full on episode where we talk about several films we should have been covering instead of that 3D sexy/zenny time movie that came out including a remake of a Hong Kong classic. East Screen: MR. and MRS. SINGLE [隱婚男女] A CHINESE GHOST STORY 2011 [倩女幽魂] West Screen: HOP RANGO Link for the Chapman To read response to 3D SEX and ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY [3D肉蒲團之極樂寶鑑] (adult material / Cantonese and Chinese only) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeDIbyY862w&feature=share visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ExplicitESWS 069 - I'm Too Sexy for Your 3D | Podcast episode 069 Note that this episode is explicit. Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com joins us to talk about the Hong Kong Film Awards, Udine's Far East Film Festival and... ...perhaps the most anticipated Hong Kong film of 2011, its that movie about Zen...and it's in 3D...and, yes, it has some sexy-time in it. East Screen: 3D SEX and ZEN: EXTREME ECSTASY [3D肉蒲團之極樂寶鑑] visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 060 - I'm Gonna Punch You Sucker | Podcast episode 060 Back after a few weeks hiatus. Kevin reprots in from HK Filmart and the HKIFF. And we also talk about some new films. East Screen: HI, FIDELITY [出軌的女人] DON'T GO BREAKING MY HEART [單身男女] West Screen: GNOMEO and JULIET, SUCKER PUNCH visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 061 - A Fut Full of Dullards | Podcast episode 061 Kevin's a bit under the weather and we get a chance to experience his head cold in full dynamic audio...in addition we talk Q1 China film results, Shanghai Disney, and a few new films; East Screen: CHOY LEE FUT [蔡李佛] West Screen: RIO INSIDE JOB visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 4/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 059 - Men Suddenly on Fire...and Under Fire | Podcast episode 059 This week Kenneth Brorsson of Podcast on Fire (www.podcastonfire.com) and So Good Reviews (www.sogoodreviews.com) joins us to discuss his thoughts on films from Hong Kong, Wong Jing, and developing a podcasting network. East Screen: MEN SUDDENLY IN LOVE [猛男滾死隊] West Screen: BATTLE: LOS ANGELES visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 3/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 058 - I Am Not A Number...Or A Movie | Podcast episode 058 This week we do a bit of catch-up with a couple of the bigger Oscar nominee films. We also cover the recent the made for TV....err movie, I AM NUMBER FOUR. No East Screen films this time, but a new Wong Jing comedy is on the horizon for the next episode. East Screen: none West Screen: I AM NUMBER FOUR TRUE GRIT THE KING'S SPEECH visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 3/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 057 - You Sank My Space Battleship | Podcast episode 057 Part 2 of our interview with cartoonist and podcaster Scott Johnson of www.frogpants.com and www.myextralife.com . In this segment Scott shares his thoughts on technology and consumption of cinema, including 3D, and cloud libraries as well as his predictions for the comic book films of 2011. East Screen: SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO West Screen: NO STRINGS ATTACHED BLACK SWAN visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 3/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 056 - The 56 Podcasts | Podcast episode 056 Part 1 of an interview with cartoonist and podcaster Scott Johnson of www.frogpants.com and www.myextralife.com . In this segment Scott shares how he got into podcasting and how the technology has reshaped the way he consumes movies and TV. (Note: The title for this week's show is a reference to some of the cartooning work of Mr. Johnson which can be found by google searching "Johnson 56".) East Screen: WHAT WOMEN WANT [我知女人心] Blu-ray: A CHINESE ODYSSEY 1 and 2 [西遊記第壹佰零壹回之月光寶盒] [西遊記大結局之仙履奇緣] visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 055 - All's Well That Blogs Well | Podcast episode 055 Rufus de Rham of www.cineAWESOME.com and the VCinema podcast, stops by to chat with us about the upcoming Korean Cinema Blogathon East Screen: ALL'S WELL ENDS WELL 2011[最強囍事] MR. and MRS. INCREDIBLE [神奇俠侶] visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 054 - What's Old is New (Year) Again | Podcast episode 054 It's the week of Chinese New Year so Kevin and I start out with the first of the holiday film releases. Gung Hei Faat Choi 恭喜發財! East Screen: I LOVE HONG KONG [我愛HK開心萬歲] West Screen: TANGLED visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 053 - Even Newer Legend of Shaolin | Podcast episode 053 This week we are very fortunate to have a chance to talk with Marco Sparmberg about his current project SQUATTERTOWN. In addition we cover two recent East Screen films. East Screen: IF YOU ARE THE ONE 2 [非誠勿擾 2] SHAOLIN [新少林寺] visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 2/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 052 - Brains Over Bullets | Podcast episode 052 This week Kevin and I ramble a bit about our favorite and least liked films from 2010. We then go on to talk about the current films below; East Screen: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED [一路有你] LET THE BULLETS FLY [讓子彈飛] West Screen: MEGAMIND SOMEWHERE visit us at www.kongcast.com or email us at eastscreen@gmail.com | 1/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 051 - Something Borrowed, Something Black & Blue | Podcast episode 051 Happy New Year everyone. We are off to a slow and cold start for the 2011 season, so as we get our bearings Kevin and I catch up on some of the December Holiday releases. East Screen: MARRIAGE WITH A LIAR [ 婚前試愛 ] THE BORROWER ARRIETTY (JAPAN) NOREGIAN WOOD (JAPAN) West Screen: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS pt.1 TRON LEGACY GULLIVER'S TRAVELS A big thank you to Rob Geboers of Schnauzer Studios ( http://www.schnauzerstudios.com/ ) for coposing the new theme music for the 2011 season. visit us at www.kongcast.com | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 050 - Bruce Lee vs. The World | Podcast episode 050 Our final show of the 2010 season and we take some time to look at the latest biopic on Hong Kong legend Bruce Lee as well as a look back at the summer comic book film Scott Pilgrim. East Screen: BRUCE LEE, MY BROTHER [ 李小龍 ] West Screen: SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD Kevin and I want to wish everyone a great holiday season and a happy new year! visit us at www.kongcast.com | 12/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 049 - Pharaohs, Flying Saucers, and Facebook | Podcast episode 049 Kevin returns to discuss his thoughts on the ES films of the last episode. Then we turn our focus to a few WS films, including; THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ADELE BLANC-SEC (France) THE SOCIAL NETWORK SKYLINE visit us at www.kongcast.com | 12/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS S03 - Blu-ray special #3 | Podcast episode S03 Blu-ray special - We're back with a short show on blu-ray releases. This time I talk about the John Woo classic; ONCE A THIEF [ 縱橫四海 ] Kevin discusses the Taiwan version of the Japanese anime; SUMER WARS visit us at www.kongcast.com | 12/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 048 - Under the Wirework Crane | Podcast episode 048 Kevin is on holiday for this episode, so Hong Kong film specialist Tim Youngs joins me in the second chair to discuss a few films and share his thoughts on Hong Kong cinema. There is no West Screen segment for this episode, but for East Screen we focus on the following films; VAMPIRE WARRIORS [殭屍新戰士] UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE [山楂樹之戀] visit us at www.kongcast.com | 11/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 046 - Married to Monsters | Podcast episode 046 It's Halloween week and on this episode we feature films with Bridezillas, Beasts, and Bloodsuckers. So, boo! ;-) East Screen: Perfect Wedding [ 抱抱俏佳人 ] (Hong Kong) West Screen: Monsters (USA) Let Me In (USA) HAPPY HALLOWEEN! visit us at www.kongcast.com | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 047 - Long-Cast | Podcast episode 047 The State of Hong Kong Cinema 2010 A super-long episode with Ross Chen of www.lovehkfilm.com joining us to discuss the state of Hong Kong cinema - past - present - future. We tend to ramble on at times, so you might want to take this one in multiple sittings. ;-) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 045 - I See 3D People | Podcast episode 045 This week we discuss three films, but are a bit light on news. Don't forget to check out some of the indie work going on though with the 48 Hour Film Project and Squattertown. http://www.48hourfilm.com/hongkong/ http://www.indiegogo.com/SQUATTERTOWN East Screen: The Child's Eye [ 童眼 ] (Hong Kong) Confessions (Japan) West Screen: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga Hoole (USA/Australia) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 10/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 039 - My Name is Khaaaaaaaan! | Podcast episode 039 note: After much deliberation, the East Screen news section was removed for this weeks episode. Details on this can be found at our website www.kongcast.com East Screen: My Name is Khan (India) West Screen: Vampires Suck (US) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 044 - Swinging in the Reign | Podcast episode 044 Another week with only one East Screen film. This week its the latest mixed production starring Michelle Yeoh. We also get back into the post production dubbing issue and more dislike for 3D. East Screen: Reign of Assassins [ 劍雨 ] (China/Hong Kong) West Screen: none visit us at www.kongcast.com | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 043 - Hark, The Hong Kong Director, Sings | Podcast episode 043 We only cover one East Screen film this week, but what we lack in substance for this episode we hopefully make up for with our exuberance for Tsui Hark's latest film. East Screen: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame [ 狄仁傑之通天帝國 ] (Hong Kong) West Screen: none visit us at www.kongcast.com | 10/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 042 - Japantagonists | Podcast episode 042 Back after a short end of summer hiatus. Ross Chen of www.lovehongkongfilm.com joins us again to talk Donnie Yen's latest film. East Screen: Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen [ 精武風雲-陳真 ] (Hong Kong) West Screen: Resident Evil: Afterlife (US) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 10/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 041 - GIRL$ Gone Wired | Podcast episode 041 Were back with a new theme created by Hong Kong based studio Soundwallah (http://soundwallah.com/) and some new films to talk about. East Screen: GIRL$ [ 囡囡 ] (Hong Kong) Frozen [ 為你鍾情 ] (Hong Kong) West Screen: Shanghai (US/China) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 9/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 040 - Pigeon Fried Rice | Podcast episode 040 For our first Annual episode we are joined by webmaster Ross Chen from www.lovehkfilm.com to talk about several new Hong Kong films, and a year of podcasting. East Screen: Stool Pigeon [ 綫人 ] (Hong Kong) All About Love [ 得閒炒飯 ] (Hong Kong) Curse of the Deserted [ 荒村公寓 ] (Hong Kong) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 9/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 038 - Bad Good Guys and Good Bad Guys | Podcast episode 038 East Screen: City Under Siege [全城戒備] (HK) West Screen: Despicable Me (US) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 8/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 037 - Jaded and Caged | Podcast episode 037 East Screen: The Jade and the Pearl (HK) West Screen: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (US) visit us at www.kongcast.com | 8/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 036 - To Sleep, Perchance to Incept. | Podcast episode 036 East Screen: Trailer Talk - The Invincible (Korea) The Child's Eye (Hong Kong) Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (HK/China) West Screen: Inception (US) Post Show Spoilers: Inception | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 035 - Salt of the Earth(quake) | Podcast episode 035 East Screen: Aftershock (China) West Screen: Salt (US) Post Show Spoilers: Toy Story 3 | 8/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 034 - Toy Story Triple | Podcast episode 034 East Screen: Triple Tap (HK) The Fantastic Water Babes (HK) West Screen: Toy Story 3 (US) Twilight: Eclipse (US) | 7/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 033 - A Midsummer Night's Fail | Podcast episode 033 ES: Flirting Scholar 2 (HK), La Comedie Humaine (HK), WS: The Last Airbender (US), Predators (US) | 7/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS S02 - Blu-ray special #2 | Podcast episode S02 Blu-ray special - Storm Warriors, Little Big Soldier | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS S01 - Blu-ray special #1 | Podcast episode S01 Blu-ray special - Accident, Future X- Cops. | 7/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 032 - Time to Say Goodbye | Podcast episode 032 ES: Break Up Club (HK), WS: Hot Tube Time Machine (US) | 6/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 031 - The Best Laid Plans of Otakus and Exes | Podcast episode 031 ES: Ex (HK), How to Date an Otaku Girl (JP) WS: The A-Team (US) | 6/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 030 - Old Times and Parisian Crimes | Podcast episode 030 ES: Gallants (HK) WS: From Paris with Love (FR) | 6/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 029 - The Prince and the Pianist | Podcast episode 029 ES: Nodame Cantabile 2 WS: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | 6/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 028 - I Love You Obi-Wan Kenobi | Podcast episode 028 ES: Once A Gangster WS: I Love You Phillip Morris Topic: Udine FEFF 2010 with Tim Youngs | 5/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 027 - At Home in the Hood | Podcast episode 027 ES: Dream Homg WS: Robin Hood | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 026 - Reflections on Udine 2010 | Podcast episode 026 ES: Yatterman WS: 35 Shots of Rum Topic: Udine FEFF 2010 | 5/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 025 - The Man Show | Podcast episode 025 ES: Ip Man 2 WS: Iron Man 2. Topic: Nationalism in Cinema | 5/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 024 - Kicking X Back to the Future | Podcast episode 024 ES: Future X-Cops WS: Kick-Ass. | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 023 - Angels, Fails, and Puppy Dog Tails | Podcast episode 023 ES: Fallen Angels (Blu-Ray), Short of Love (DVD) WS: Capitalism: A Love Story (DVD), Hachiko A Dog's Story (DVD). | 3/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 022 - Rainbows and Wonderlands | Podcast episode 022 ES: Echoes of the Rainbow (HK), Nodame Cantabile (JPN) WS: Alice in Wonderland (US) Crazy Heart (US). | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 021 - Frequent Flying Fists of Fortune | Podcast episode 021 ES: Little Big Soldier (HK/CN), Here Comes Fortune (HK/CN) WS: Up In the Air(US). | 3/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 020 - Anthologies and Mythologies | Podcast episode 020 ES: Hot Summer Days (HK/US) WS: Valentine's Day (US) Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (US). | 2/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 019 - Chinese New Year Special 2010 | Podcast episode 019 ES: All's Well Ends Well Too 2010 (HK), 72 Tenants of Prosperity (HK), 14 Blades (HK), True Legend (HK/China). | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 018 - Confucius says, "Watch my movie!" | Podcast episode 018 ES: Confucius (HK/China) Chinese New Year recommendations. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 017 - Holidaze | Podcast episode 017 ES: Storm Warriors (HK) Bodyguards and Assassins (HK/China) A Simple Noodle Story (China) WS: Twilight: New Moon (US) Avatar (US) Sherlock Holmes (US/UK). | 1/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 016 - Jump the Dragon | Podcast episode 016 ES: Jump (HK/China) Mulan (HK/China) WS: 9 (US) - Storm Riders (HK), Storm Riders: Clash of Evil (HK). | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 015 - Go Ninja, Go Ninja, Go | Podcast episode 015 ES: Love at Seventh Sight (HK/China) WS: Ninja Assassin (US) - Azumi (JP), Speed Racer (US). | 12/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 014 - Turkey Time | Podcast episode 014 ES: Kaiji (JP), To Live and Die in Mongkok (HK) WS: A Christmas Carol (US) - Scrooged (US), A Muppet Christmas Carol (US). | 11/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 013 - It's All in the Numbers | Podcast episode 013 ES: Seven 2 One (HK) WS: 2012 (US) - 2002 (HK), K-20 (JP). | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 012 - A Maid, A Mouse, and a few Movies | Podcast episode 012 ES: Rebellion (HK) WS: This Is It (US) - The Housemaid (KR), Plains, Trains, and Automobiles (US). | 11/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 011 - Between Chung Yeung and Halloween | Podcast episode 011 ES: Poker King (HK), The Message (CN) WS: Taking Woodstock (US), Astro Boy (US/CN) Special: Happy Halloween. | 10/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 010 - Blu-Plate Special | Podcast episode 010 ES: Split Second Murders (HK), WS: District 9 (US/New Zealand), Special: Blu-ray in Asia. | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 009 - The Partying of a Republic | Podcast episode 09 ES: The Founding of a Republic (CN), WS: Surrogates (US). | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 008 - Mid Autumn Festival Special | Podcast episode 08 discussion of upcoming Chinese films; West Screen film: The Time Traveller's Wife (US) and Mid Autumn Festival themed films. | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 007 | Podcast episode 07 discussion of Accident (HK), Haeundae (KR), and The Proposal (US) | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 006 | Podcast episode 06 discussion of Kung Fu Chefs (HK), The Unbelievable (HK), Away We Go (USA), and encountering Ms. Helena Law Lan | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 005 | Podcast episode 05 discussion of Trick or Cheat (HK), Sophie's Revenge (CN), and 500 Days of Summer (US) | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 004 | Podcast episode 04 discussion of Turning Point (HK), Happily Ever After (HK), The Brothers Bloom (US), and Shing Fui On tribute | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 003 | Podcast episode 03 discussion of Kungfu Cyborg (HK), Inglorious Basterds (US), and Disney's G-Force (US) | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 002 | Podcast episode 02 discussion of McDull Ding Ding Dong (HK), G.I.Joe (US), and Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl (JP) | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESWS 001 | Podcast episode 01 discussion of Overheard (HK), On His Majesties Secret Service (HK/CN), Up (US), and Drag me to Hell (US) | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 103 Episodes |
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