EPISODE · Nov 17, 2024 · 1H
084. Edward Yang: Taipei Story
from Deep Cut: A Film Podcast · host Wilson, Ben, and Eli
Join us as we delve deeper into our series on Taiwanese auteur Edward Yang, as we take a step back to explore one of his earliest features, "Taipei Story" (青梅竹馬) from 1985. In this film, Yang collaborates with his compatriot Hou Hsiao-hsien to portray a city undergoing monumental change. Ben explores the social, cultural, and economic uniqueness of this period in East Asia. Eli draws intriguing parallels between this movie and the various renditions of A Star is Born. Wilson raises questions about Yang's choice to incorporate violence as a punctuation to his endings. Conversation with Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edmond Wong about Taipei Story Play ball at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com
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Join us as we delve deeper into our series on Taiwanese auteur Edward Yang, as we take a step back to explore one of his earliest features, "Taipei Story" (青梅竹馬) from 1985. In this film, Yang collaborates with his compatriot Hou Hsiao-hsien to portray a city undergoing monumental change. Ben explores the social, cultural, and economic uniqueness of this period in East Asia. Eli draws intriguing parallels between this movie and the various renditions of A Star is Born. Wilson raises questions about Yang's choice to incorporate violence as a punctuation to his endings. Conversation with Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edmond Wong about Taipei Story Play ball at our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ www.deepcutpod.com
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