A crime drama about rival street gangs, a romance between two high schoolers, a history of shadow politics, and a young man who feels destined to become the Taiwanese Elvis—these are the components that comprise Edward Yang’s 1991 historical drama, … Continue reading A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY (牯嶺街少年殺人事件)
There’s a new sheriff at the CU International Film Series, and his name is Jason Phelps. If you’ve attended IFS in the past, you’ve probably seen him introducing movies, running the projector, directing the pithy shorts reminding you to turn … Continue reading Back in the Saddle: Previewing the Fall 2023 International Film Series
I really don’t play favorites with my own films because I already feel lucky enough just being able to make a film in Taiwan. So every time I get behind the camera, all of my energy and effort is concentrated … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 6, 1947
A movie is like a person. Either you trust it or you don’t. —Mike Nichols To me writing and directing go hand in hand. You can’t separate the two responsibilities. Writing, from the very beginning of the idea, is like … Continue reading Born On This Day — November 6
Michael J. Cinema 