A thread of my thoughts on #TIFF22 (full coverage will be posted on @FilmInquiry). Couldn’t be happier that @TIFF_NET is back in full form!

Christopher Nolan says he’s seen ‘La La Land’ three or four times. “La La Land, to me, is an extraordinary film. It’s amazing piece of directing, and I don’t usually like musicals.”

A very special message from Wong Kar Wai 🌹 Premiering exclusively on @criterionchannl later this year: BLOSSOMS SHANGHAI, Wong Kar Wai's first-ever original series — all 30 episodes! Get ready.

movie tickets of wong kar-wai's films in south korea ✨

Paramount's official synopsis for MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING is everything you need it to be

We finally get a hint of what the “never before seen” footage for the special 25th anniversary rerelease of IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE really is in the new trailer and poster: Maggie Cheung wearing a hat and a trench coat in what looks like not 1960s but 2000s

"Famous Hong Kong actor Tony Leung (62) will star in an action film about Hong Kong gang warfare with production to take place primarily in Hokkaido. Shooting will commence this winter and is scheduled for a 2027 release. The director is Hong Kong action maestro Johnnie To (69)."

Matt always rolls up his pants into capris. Every scene we'd be 3 takes in and I'd catch him and have to yell at him to roll his pant legs back down. Directing, collaborating and developing his character was super organic. Pant continuity was incredibly difficult.

David Lynch shares his thoughts on dying and living. 💔 h/t r/davidlynch

Before we dive into the new year, we're taking a look at The Asian Cut's favourite movies of 2024! Thank you to everyone who took a minute (or two) to read a review, interview, or essay by a member of our talented team. Cheers to more in 2025 🥂🥂🥂 🔗: https://t.co/kw6ThGt3BL

“What is TIFF?” It’s not often you get to be the question on an iconic game show, thanks Pop Culture @Jeopardy for the shoutout. Get your TIFF inspired merch today by visiting the TIFF shop in person or by shopping online at the link in our bio.

Another amazing Johnnie To interview dropped, this time from the BBC. Exceptionally frank and outspoken as usual, going into detail his own creative block, the state of the industry, and the political situation in Hong Kong. Thread of highlights (when I get to it) 🧵

Johnnie To says he still has creative block in a new Ming Pao interview: "Because Hong Kong has changed, there are things I no longer believe in... the space to breathe and to imagine has narrowed. I really don't want to adapt to this era, because to adapt is to surrender."

*The Mission theme intensifies*

Elmo is here to listen. Elmo loves you, Mr. Andrew Garfield! ❤️ #EmotionalWellBeing

20 years ago today Oceanic Flight 815 crashed, and whatever happened, happened. #LOST

I edited together the most complete version possible of The Mission theme using the the French DVD audio. You can hear Law Wing-cheong closing the gate (which actually covers up where I stitched the audio together) and some dogs barking. In mp3 and FLAC.

The problem with trying to elevate Hong Kong cinema in this really insular, highrbrow cinephile kind of way, ignoring its inherent rampant commercialism and working-class audience, is you end up making the career of someone like Maggie Cheung much less impressive than it is.

We've still got more #TIFF24 coverage coming but until then, @jerichotadeo_, @rosewearsraybns, @alishamgl, @_rachelkh, @reelandroll, @PaulEnicola & @throwdown815 pick our favourite films of the festival! 🔗: https://t.co/OAdPtxZp7J

writer and director shu qi on the set of her directorial debut 『女孩 girl』 to be released in 2025

The people have spoken. Announcing the winner of the #TIFFPeoplesChoiceAward, presented by @Rogers: THE LIFE OF CHUCK dir. Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) #TIFF24