Comments on: One of the films listed here is the Worst Film of the Year http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:18:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Webmaster Kozo http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-6593 Webmaster Kozo Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:42:08 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-6593 Hey Gabriel, I'm a little late in saying so, but I'm happy to hear ANYBODY's opinion - that is, unless the opinion is that I'm a loser, hater or jerk. While I all hear all three a lot, it's still never fun to be called names. Hey Gabriel, I’m a little late in saying so, but I’m happy to hear ANYBODY’s opinion - that is, unless the opinion is that I’m a loser, hater or jerk. While I all hear all three a lot, it’s still never fun to be called names.

]]> By: Gabriel http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-6183 Gabriel Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:41:03 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-6183 And I've also just seen "Invisible Target". Another instance of Kozo's review being way more fascinating that the film. Still Shaun Yue, Wu Jing & Andy On were pretty interesting to watch. Kozo, I'm sure you were dying to know my opinion. And I’ve also just seen “Invisible Target”. Another instance of Kozo’s review being way more fascinating that the film. Still Shaun Yue, Wu Jing & Andy On were pretty interesting to watch. Kozo, I’m sure you were dying to know my opinion.

]]> By: Webmaster Kozo http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5474 Webmaster Kozo Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:19:05 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5474 Hi Munin, in truth my top 10 ranked SPARROW and not CONNECTED, so I hope that's some consolation. I'll print my personal list after the LoveHKFilm Awards get announced in March. Hi Munin, in truth my top 10 ranked SPARROW and not CONNECTED, so I hope that’s some consolation. I’ll print my personal list after the LoveHKFilm Awards get announced in March.

]]> By: Munin http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5377 Munin Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:13:45 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5377 Well, the world in which CONNECTED gets a Best Picture nomination but SPARROW doesn't is truly a mysterious one.. Well, the world in which CONNECTED gets a Best Picture nomination but SPARROW doesn’t is truly a mysterious one..

]]> By: Webmaster Kozo http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5373 Webmaster Kozo Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:52:22 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5373 Gabriel, sorry you did not enjoy Kung Fu Hip Hop. Trust me, you are not alone. Munin, Sparrow did receive some support but obviously not enough. The nominations process for Best Picture is weighted; a film scores more points if it's ranked higher, and in Sparrow's case, most people ranked it in the 8-10 range and not 1-5. Math is not always our friend. Personally I'm not surprised that it wasn't slotted for Best Picture because I seldom hear people talk about it outside of the English-speaking online haunts. I think people liked it, but they just liked other movies more. Gabriel, sorry you did not enjoy Kung Fu Hip Hop. Trust me, you are not alone.

Munin, Sparrow did receive some support but obviously not enough. The nominations process for Best Picture is weighted; a film scores more points if it’s ranked higher, and in Sparrow’s case, most people ranked it in the 8-10 range and not 1-5. Math is not always our friend.

Personally I’m not surprised that it wasn’t slotted for Best Picture because I seldom hear people talk about it outside of the English-speaking online haunts. I think people liked it, but they just liked other movies more.

]]> By: Munin http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5371 Munin Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:52:13 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5371 Already asked on Kevin's blog, but, again, where is SPARROW? What were you guys thinking? Already asked on Kevin’s blog, but, again, where is SPARROW? What were you guys thinking?

]]> By: Gabriel http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5360 Gabriel Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:20:45 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5360 I was very disappointed with "Kung Fu Hip Hop". Kozo's review was better than the film, & I was misled! I was very disappointed with “Kung Fu Hip Hop”. Kozo’s review was better than the film, & I was misled!

]]> By: Webmaster Kozo http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5340 Webmaster Kozo Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:24:13 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5340 Hi Glenn, 2008 for Hong Kong movies was pretty bad - possibly even worse than 2005. There are still some good films in there, but with the reduced production from the territory (plus shrinking budgets and China censorship), everything was rather bleak. Wong Jing has said that this is the year for turnaround, and I'm crossing my fingers that he's correct. lumpdechunk, Kung Fu Dunk and Butterfly Lovers are already guaranteed spots on the "Worst Films of the Year" list. So, they will win something. V, the extra month gives the jury members time to rethink their choices. I hate to admit it, but lower expectations do help. It's what allowed me to enjoy Champions. Hi Glenn, 2008 for Hong Kong movies was pretty bad - possibly even worse than 2005. There are still some good films in there, but with the reduced production from the territory (plus shrinking budgets and China censorship), everything was rather bleak. Wong Jing has said that this is the year for turnaround, and I’m crossing my fingers that he’s correct.

lumpdechunk, Kung Fu Dunk and Butterfly Lovers are already guaranteed spots on the “Worst Films of the Year” list. So, they will win something.

V, the extra month gives the jury members time to rethink their choices. I hate to admit it, but lower expectations do help. It’s what allowed me to enjoy Champions.

]]> By: V http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5331 V Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:21:01 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5331 I’ve only seen half of the nominated movies, but sadly, there wasn’t any among them that felt truly outstanding. I did like The Way We Are a lot, but none of the 2008 movies stood out in my mind as exceptional. Perhaps I should watch the rest to see if that changes. Or deign to set lower expectations for award-worthy movies.. hehe.. I am looking forward to the results- gotta wait a month, eh? Kozo, your Mismatched Couples review is very entertaining. I am totally sold on the idea of watching Ip Man and Mismatched Couples back to back :) Enjoy your break! I’ve only seen half of the nominated movies, but sadly, there wasn’t any among them that felt truly outstanding. I did like The Way We Are a lot, but none of the 2008 movies stood out in my mind as exceptional. Perhaps I should watch the rest to see if that changes. Or deign to set lower expectations for award-worthy movies.. hehe.. I am looking forward to the results- gotta wait a month, eh?

Kozo, your Mismatched Couples review is very entertaining. I am totally sold on the idea of watching Ip Man and Mismatched Couples back to back :) Enjoy your break!

]]> By: lumpdechunk http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5306 lumpdechunk Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:52:27 +0000 http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/damnyoukozo/2009/02/14/one-of-the-films-listed-here-is-the-worst-film-of-the-year/#comment-5306 If Kung Fu-Ugh! Dunk and Butterfly Lovers win anything, I might stab my eyes. ...not literally. Maybe I'm wrong. There is an award that they could win 'The Best Popstarsss Suicidal Movie'. My 90's was Dragonball. Still hoping against all hope that the movie will vanish into thin air. WHY Chow Yun Fatt?? Why the tacky Hawaiian shirt??? (At least he is not bald with a turtle shell on his back..) If Kung Fu-Ugh! Dunk and Butterfly Lovers win anything, I might stab my eyes. …not literally.

Maybe I’m wrong. There is an award that they could win ‘The Best Popstarsss Suicidal Movie’.

My 90’s was Dragonball. Still hoping against all hope that the movie will vanish into thin air. WHY Chow Yun Fatt?? Why the tacky Hawaiian shirt??? (At least he is not bald with a turtle shell on his back..)

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