Tom Cunliffe
@reelingdays.bsky.social
Teaching film studies at UCL. Blu-ray booklet writing inc. Long Arm of the Law 1&2, An Autumn’s Tale, Fist of Legend (88 Films), Run and Kill & Red to Kill (Error4444).
https://ucl.academia.edu/TomCunliffe
https://ucl.academia.edu/TomCunliffe
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Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion opens in #Japan in 1972. Today, this Meiko Kaji film is considered a cult classic, but back then it was pulling in mainstream audiences.
July 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion opens in #Japan in 1972. Today, this Meiko Kaji film is considered a cult classic, but back then it was pulling in mainstream audiences.
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For Drunk for Life, I've translated an interview that Cahiers du Cinema recently conducted with Kiyoshi Kurosawa focusing on Chime and Cloud.
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Translation: Kiyoshi Kurosawa in Cahiers
On Cloud and Chime
drunkforlife.substack.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
For Drunk for Life, I've translated an interview that Cahiers du Cinema recently conducted with Kiyoshi Kurosawa focusing on Chime and Cloud.
drunkforlife.substack.com/p/translatio...
drunkforlife.substack.com/p/translatio...
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This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
The time has finally come for one of the greatest films ever to be released on 4K! A truly wild and exhilarating mix of tones, genres and blistering action sequences. Still rmb hunting for this at Kims Video on a trip to New York as it was impossible to find in the UK in the early 2000s.
Elegantly blending action, comedy, and social satire into a bright and colorful production, director Tsui’s Hark’s PEKING OPERA BLUES joins the Hong Kong Cinema Classics collection in 4K on September 23.
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shoutfactory.com/products/pek...
June 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The time has finally come for one of the greatest films ever to be released on 4K! A truly wild and exhilarating mix of tones, genres and blistering action sequences. Still rmb hunting for this at Kims Video on a trip to New York as it was impossible to find in the UK in the early 2000s.
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My latest in the Guardian where I argue that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social position on Palestine was not a liability, but that the Palestine movement and its organizers are why he won. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Zohran Mamdani has the Palestinian protest movement to thank for his win | Heba Gowayed
The Democratic socialist’s victory in the New York City primary elections shows support for Palestine is not a liability
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June 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My latest in the Guardian where I argue that @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social position on Palestine was not a liability, but that the Palestine movement and its organizers are why he won. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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One of Chor Yuen's pre-Gu Long wuxia action movies with English subs. In his book Planet Hong Kong, David Bordwell analysed a sequence from this film to showcase how some of John Woo's action style was anticipated by the "floating fights of Chor Yuen"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
The Killer (1971) | 大殺手 | Full Movie | Shaw Brothers Cinema
YouTube video by Shaw Brothers Cinema
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June 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
One of Chor Yuen's pre-Gu Long wuxia action movies with English subs. In his book Planet Hong Kong, David Bordwell analysed a sequence from this film to showcase how some of John Woo's action style was anticipated by the "floating fights of Chor Yuen"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
One of Chor Yuen's pre-Gu Long wuxia action movies with English subs. In his book Planet Hong Kong, David Bordwell analysed a sequence from this film to showcase how some of John Woo's action style was anticipated by the "floating fights of Chor Yuen"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
The Killer (1971) | 大殺手 | Full Movie | Shaw Brothers Cinema
YouTube video by Shaw Brothers Cinema
www.youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 1:29 PM
One of Chor Yuen's pre-Gu Long wuxia action movies with English subs. In his book Planet Hong Kong, David Bordwell analysed a sequence from this film to showcase how some of John Woo's action style was anticipated by the "floating fights of Chor Yuen"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJDp...
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“Once the level of valuable information reported [by CCTV] was ‘reset to zero,’ naturally no one was willing to pay anymore to appear alongside official propaganda. Meanwhile, the financial support provided by the government was insufficient to maintain the operation of such a massive team.”
Television in Crisis - China Media Project
As programs in China become propaganda mouthpieces and meaningful content disappears, stations face financial collapse while viewers abandon traditional media entirely. Everyone inside knows the way o...
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April 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
“Once the level of valuable information reported [by CCTV] was ‘reset to zero,’ naturally no one was willing to pay anymore to appear alongside official propaganda. Meanwhile, the financial support provided by the government was insufficient to maintain the operation of such a massive team.”
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Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
Hollywood Execs Fear Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Deal ‘Could End the Studio System’
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
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April 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
My review of Kristof Van den Troost's excellent book on Hong Kong crime films:
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u.osu.edu/mclc/book-re...
Hong Kong Crime Films: Criminal Realism, Censorship and Society, 1947-1986
By Kristof Van den Troost Reviewed by Tom Cunliffe MCLC Resource Center Publication (Copyright April, 2025) The term “Hong Kong crime film” conjures up numerous images, and ubiquitous among them wo…
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April 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
My review of Kristof Van den Troost's excellent book on Hong Kong crime films:
u.osu.edu/mclc/book-re...
u.osu.edu/mclc/book-re...
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"Papa" will be screening from February 28th in a good number of cinemas in the UK and Ireland! It's not an easy watch but it's a really good film. Don't just take my word for it; it's been nominated for 11 Hong Kong Film Awards and is @poohsticks.bsky.social's favourite Hong Kong film of 2024!
February 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Papa" will be screening from February 28th in a good number of cinemas in the UK and Ireland! It's not an easy watch but it's a really good film. Don't just take my word for it; it's been nominated for 11 Hong Kong Film Awards and is @poohsticks.bsky.social's favourite Hong Kong film of 2024!
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Explore the Directors Company
A #thirdwindowfilms passion project in spending years clearing the rights and bringing these lost pieces of brilliant, Japanese cinema back to life and out to you!
Hope you’re enjoying them!
https://buff.ly/4emJvas
A #thirdwindowfilms passion project in spending years clearing the rights and bringing these lost pieces of brilliant, Japanese cinema back to life and out to you!
Hope you’re enjoying them!
https://buff.ly/4emJvas
February 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Explore the Directors Company
A #thirdwindowfilms passion project in spending years clearing the rights and bringing these lost pieces of brilliant, Japanese cinema back to life and out to you!
Hope you’re enjoying them!
https://buff.ly/4emJvas
A #thirdwindowfilms passion project in spending years clearing the rights and bringing these lost pieces of brilliant, Japanese cinema back to life and out to you!
Hope you’re enjoying them!
https://buff.ly/4emJvas
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You can now download the program for TFAI's Through Her Vision: New Cinema Re-Imagined series from last year about the role of women in the Taiwan New Cinema. It's bilingual and has interviews with the likes of Sylvia Chang, Yang Chia-yun, and Wang Shaudi. reurl.cc/EgMLVA
February 11, 2025 at 4:53 AM
You can now download the program for TFAI's Through Her Vision: New Cinema Re-Imagined series from last year about the role of women in the Taiwan New Cinema. It's bilingual and has interviews with the likes of Sylvia Chang, Yang Chia-yun, and Wang Shaudi. reurl.cc/EgMLVA
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As part of #SaveThePCC, we are looking to cement our status as a culturally significant institution. We need examples as to why you love what we do & want to hear your most cherished memories of the cinema.
So tell us: #ILovePCC because…
Tell us here: princecharlescinema.typeform.com/ILovePCC
So tell us: #ILovePCC because…
Tell us here: princecharlescinema.typeform.com/ILovePCC
February 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
As part of #SaveThePCC, we are looking to cement our status as a culturally significant institution. We need examples as to why you love what we do & want to hear your most cherished memories of the cinema.
So tell us: #ILovePCC because…
Tell us here: princecharlescinema.typeform.com/ILovePCC
So tell us: #ILovePCC because…
Tell us here: princecharlescinema.typeform.com/ILovePCC
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Looks like Tsui Hark's Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is coming to UK cinemas from Friday www.odeon.co.uk/films/legend...
February 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Looks like Tsui Hark's Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants is coming to UK cinemas from Friday www.odeon.co.uk/films/legend...
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"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)."
北海道が主な舞台 トニー・レオンさん主演映画 来冬から撮影、27年度公開へ：北海道新聞デジタル
香港の有名俳優トニー・レオンさん（62）を主演に香港マフィアの抗争を描くアクション映画が、北海道内を主な舞台に制作される。来冬に撮影を開始し、2027年度の公開を予定。監督ら制作スタッフが29日から札...
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January 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
"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)."
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Petition to save the Prince Charles Cinema signed by over 100,000 people in a day
www.huckmag.com/article/peti...
www.huckmag.com/article/peti...
Petition to save the Prince Charles Cinema signed by over 100,000…
PCC forever — The Soho institution has claimed its landlord, Zedwell LSQ Ltd, is demanding the insertion of a break clause that would leave it “under…
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January 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Petition to save the Prince Charles Cinema signed by over 100,000 people in a day
www.huckmag.com/article/peti...
www.huckmag.com/article/peti...
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Code red people. Share and sign now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Code red people. Share and sign now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
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Staggering yet unsurprising greed from the poisonous, evil cunts at Criterion Capital. It’s not enough to own 95% of Leicester Square and do nothing of value with it, they have to take the one part that everyone likes and turn that into one more soulless cash funnel for billionaire owner Asif Aziz
#SaveThePCC
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment break clause, with only 6 months notice to our lease.
For now, we're simply asking you all to share & sign the petition below;
you.38degrees.org.uk/p/princechar...
Save The Prince Charles Cinema
The iconic Prince Charles Cinema in London’s West End future is under serious threat!
We are beyond disappointed that our landlords Zedwell LSQ Ltd and their ultimate parent company Criterion Capital...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Staggering yet unsurprising greed from the poisonous, evil cunts at Criterion Capital. It’s not enough to own 95% of Leicester Square and do nothing of value with it, they have to take the one part that everyone likes and turn that into one more soulless cash funnel for billionaire owner Asif Aziz
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To honour the late, great Sonny Chiba's birthday, an edit of X-Ray punches through the ages:
The Streetfighter (1974)
Bruce Strikes Back (1982)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Tom-Yum-Goong (2005)
Ashoka (2008)
Wu Xia (2011)
My Beloved Bodyguard (2016)
To The Rescue (2024)
The Streetfighter (1974)
Bruce Strikes Back (1982)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Tom-Yum-Goong (2005)
Ashoka (2008)
Wu Xia (2011)
My Beloved Bodyguard (2016)
To The Rescue (2024)
January 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
To honour the late, great Sonny Chiba's birthday, an edit of X-Ray punches through the ages:
The Streetfighter (1974)
Bruce Strikes Back (1982)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Tom-Yum-Goong (2005)
Ashoka (2008)
Wu Xia (2011)
My Beloved Bodyguard (2016)
To The Rescue (2024)
The Streetfighter (1974)
Bruce Strikes Back (1982)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Tom-Yum-Goong (2005)
Ashoka (2008)
Wu Xia (2011)
My Beloved Bodyguard (2016)
To The Rescue (2024)
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This is a beautiful tribute.
January 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is a beautiful tribute.