FBA: Aftershock (唐山大地震) (7/10)
Long-limbed drama is surprisingly moving without being a simple tearjerker.
Contrary to expectations and the pre-release hype, Aftershock is neither a CGI-heavy disaster epic nor a melodramatic wallow.
Jackie's stepped into it again!
Jackie Chan draws flak for tweets on Manila hostage-takingHe said that the 11-hour standoff, which led to the death of hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza and 8 Hong Kong tourists, was also hard for the Filipino people, particularly the police.
"If they killed the guy sooner, they will say why not negotiate first? If they negotiate first, they ask why not kill the guy sooner? So sad," Chan tweeted.
Hong Kongers weren't very pleased with Chan's comments. Moments after, they set up a Facebook groups to criticize the actor, such as "Jackie Chan doesn't represent Hong Kong" and "Jackie Chan doesn't represent me."
WSJ: In Hong Kong, Tributes and Backlash Follow Hostage Deaths
Johnnie To is said to be ready to begin shooting a new film in November based on the recent real-life Chongqing anti-corruption crackdown. [At least one senior Chongqing official was executed.] A script has been submitted and awaiting final approval by the film review board. Casting possibilities include Sun Honglei and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai. (Sina) (Related)
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Yao Chen
Yao Chen and Liu Ye shoot a magazine spread ahead of their October release of Color Me Love directed by Alexi Tan (Blood Brothers) and produced by Terence Chang for Lion Rock Productions. (Sina)
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Gillian Chung: Do daring bed scenes? 'I haven't thought about it'
Three years ago, chugging beer and indulging in a passionate on-screen smooch with a co-star would probably stand no chance of making it onto Gillian Chung’s resume...
Fish with tongue caught in Guangdong!
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