Accented Cinema

Accented Cinema - Episode 1 In this episode, we explores the changing patriotic ideology through the lens of two films: Wolf Warrior (2015) and Drunken Master II (1994) Also, US Drunken master II box art is horrible.

Accented Cinema - Episode 2 You probably know what katana is, but do you know the word for sword in Chinese? In this episode, we examine the various depictions of swords in both Chinese and Japanese films. We'll delve into the cultural significance behind their depiction and see how swords reflect the philosophy of the two nations. And the Chinese word for sword is "Jian".

Accented Cinema - Episode 3 Sometimes, I find the idea of watching foreign films intimidating. Having no expectations going in, unsure if I can understand the film fully. It's a psychological barrier. That's part of the reason why I started this channel, to help people get into foreign films. In this episode, we will recommend some films that you might not know, but still feels familiar. Hopefully they can serve as a starting point for you. By the way, "qi" can also be spelled "chi", and it's pretty much the same thing as "ki" in Japanese. Dragon Ball fan rejoice.