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Posted by: smeerkat
No, not the singer. 
The film schedule will soon be up on the website, so post your selections here!
http://www.fantasiafest.com/en
A note about last year: on the whole, the HK films were a bit disappointing. Some Korean films were really strong, like Musa the Warrior, and Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance. I saw a couple of humourous Japanese films, but can't remember their names.
Posted by: Kaladran
Did you go to see any of the shorts? I knew a couple of people who had films in them.
Posted by: smeerkat
No shorts.
Posted by: PreDefined
Soon is July 6? 
I'm going to be in the middle of nowhere in Nova Scotia for my cousin's "get away from it all" wedding and I'll have to wait a whole 2 or 3 days to get back to civilization.  
Posted by: smeerkat
I adore Nova Scotia. Lived there for 12+ years. 
Posted by: PreDefined
http://ca.maps.yahoo.com/maps_resul...ew=1&name=&qty=
Posted by: smeerkat
Well, I lived near Wolfville for 3.5 years, but that's still pretty far from where you're going. 
Posted by: smeerkat
BTW, why were you up at 4:30 in the morning? 
Posted by: smeerkat
The whole schedule is up on the website now.
Posted by: PreDefined
I have horrible sleep habits.
Going to check out the schedule right now.
Posted by: PreDefined
Wow, I have to run to work but I would love to see Porco Rosso on a big screen. One of my favs.
Posted by: smeerkat
Have you thought about checking the new releases? 
Posted by: PreDefined
Sure, do you see anything there in particular that catches your eye?
Posted by: Kaladran
http://fantasiafestival.com/en/film...ail.php?id=1157
Posted by: PreDefined
What kind of equipment did you film with?
Posted by: smeerkat
quote:
Originally posted by PreDefined
Sure, do you see anything there in particular that catches your eye?
At first glance, there are 35 films on my list (last year I saw 30 or 31).
Here are a couple you might be interested in:
Paranoia Agent - by Satashi Kon (Japanese animation director, "Perfect Blue" and "Millenium Actress")
Running on Karma - by Johnny To (Hong Kong's top action director)
Tokyo Godfathers (Satashi Kon)
Wonderful Days - Korea, high-budget animation
If you want to see my full list of 35, I can post it here.
Posted by: Kaladran
quote:
Originally posted by PreDefined
What kind of equipment did you film with?
16mm Bolex Reflex Camera
100 Kodak Visiontek film
and a whola lot of lights.
Posted by: smeerkat
OK, Kal, I'm paying $6 to see a 10-minute short film. Expect to be in a lot of pain if it sucks.
I've whittled down my list to 25 movies. I could have seen more, but I've got some Expos games that conflict.
If any of you are interested, I can email you my full list.
Posted by: Kaladran
quote:
Originally posted by smeerkat
OK, Kal, I'm paying $6 to see a 10-minute short film. Expect to be in a lot of pain if it sucks.
I've whittled down my list to 25 movies. I could have seen more, but I've got some Expos games that conflict.
If any of you are interested, I can email you my full list.
If you want to save the cash I have it on dvd may be able to upload an internet friendly version at one point or another. I want to see as many as I can but I'm highly restricted by work right now and probably won't be able to buy tickets until virtually the week before. The superhero showcase looks pretty sweet.
Posted by: smeerkat
quote:
Originally posted by Kaladran
I have it on dvd may be able to upload an internet friendly version at one point or another.
Do you receive any royalties on ticket sales for that show?
Posted by: Kaladran
quote:
Originally posted by smeerkat
Do you receive any royalties on ticket sales for that show?
Nope. First ever filmfest and it is a student short, they ain't paying me squat
Posted by: smeerkat
Less than 2 days away from Fant-Asia. Stay tuned for daily reviews from yours truly.
Posted by: smeerkat
Wonderful Days
The festival started off with a high-budget, Korean animation film about a bleak future where the skies are always polluted. There's a ruling class, and a worker class. There are two main characters, one from each side.
The animation is fantastic; a nice blend of computer-generated and old-fashioned animation techniques. The scene where a motorcycle rider is speeding across the desolate landscape, is really incredible.
The music soundtrack was also top-notch. Reminded me a bit of AKIRA's music.
Story-wise, it's not set up like your typical anime. The pace is slow and deliberate; there are long periods without much action. But I enjoyed it regardless.
8/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Ju-on (the grudge)
It's tough to release a Japanese suspense-horror film these days; comparisons to Ringu are inevitable. This movie doesn't have to worry about that; it's bad.
The movie is set up like Memento; a series of non-linear chapters, that introduce more characters to unveil the mystery.
The movie was not that scary, with only a few tense moments. And the final payoff is not that big, although I've heard an interesting interpretation of the ending.
5/10
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Posted by: smeerkat
Battlefield Baseball 
"Over-the-top" does not even begin to describe this movie, which pokes fun at all genres of Japanese movies, and the sacred institution that is baseball in Japan.
The director did not take this film seriously, and neither should you. Every Japanese movie cliché is gleefully skewered. To make matters worse, there are some cheesy songs thrown in for good measure.
A great movie for the midnight Fant-Asia crowd. Plenty of LOL moments.
0/10 with a bullet. Must-see movie.
Posted by: smeerkat
Tokyo Godfathers
Satoshi Kon (to me, at least) is the Steven Spielberg of anime: he knows how to tell a story well, even if he might not be breaking new ground with each movie. Tokyo Godfathers is the third film I've seen by him, and it doesn't disappoint.
Unlike Perfect Blue, this one is a light, fun story. Sure, there's a bit of a statement about the homeless, but I didn't find it heavy-handed. This is the kind of movie you'd put into your VCR every Christmas.
Not as stellar as his first two feature-length films, but still very strong.
8/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Macabre Case of Prompiram
This movie is hard to take, because it's based on a true story. But it's well-made, and well-acted. Fant-Asia has a spotlight on Thai films this year, but this movie would have done better at the World Film Festival. Still, it's nice to see that the Thai movie industry is gaining momentum.
7.5/10
Posted by: PreDefined
Thanks for the reviews btw.
Posted by: smeerkat
Dead & Breakfast
I've been going to Fant-Asia for 7 years now, and after all this time there's still one major flaw: the programmers don't know how to add. Every film starts later than the posted schedule time, for some reason.
It's simple:
Add the following numbers
Time for all the people to enter the auditorium (can be significant)
Time to make the opening announcements, if any
Time to turn down the lights (can be significant)
Time to play the opening trailers
Time to play the full movie, with closing credits
Time to hold the FAQ session (if any)
Time for all the people to fully exit the auditorium
+ 5 minute buffer in case of emergencies
If they knew how to add, then scheduled screening times would actually mean something. .gif)
The reason why I bring this up is, we had a sizeable crowd show up to see Dead & Breakfast, but the film was over an hour late. So instead of midnight, the film began at 1 am, approx. The movie didn't end 'til 2:30 am.
So even though the film was quite entertaining (and certainly not slow-paced), most of the crowd was quite subdued.
If you enjoy teen-horror-gore-comedy movies, check this one out. Instruments of death include a knife, assorted gardening tools, a makeshift shotgun, coyote poison, an automatic rifle, and of course a chainsaw. Guest cameo by David Carradine.
8/10
Posted by: PreDefined
9 Souls
Actually suprisingly enough we made it to this one because of the fact that they didn't get started on time.
The plan for today was to catch the end of the jazz festival and the cirque. Oh well.
So there we were - my sister, two of my friends, and I. The crowds were crazy even at 4:30 and the heat was getting to us. Our great plan was to go back to one of my friend's apartment and watch the whole thing on her TV in comfort since we were only likely to get to watch it on one of the outdoor screens anyway.
I tried getting on to the terasse at the Hyatt but we were politely told that the bar was reserved.
Anyway on the way back I had the great idea of trying to catch something at Fantasia. I had already picked up a schedule and bought a programme earlier in the day so we flipped through it and quickly jumped off the metro at Guy just minutes after the film was supposed to start. Ran in, bought our tickets and in we went.
So...... the scoop?
Well it looks like this was the only showing at Fantasia so I'm glad I caught it.
At first it seemed like a bad choice. Neither of my friends really have watched all that much asian stuff apart from the one time they saw My Sassy Girl at our place. I wasn't sure if they were really going to get in to it especially with the sort of stupid shit analogy going on during the first couple minutes. The audience seemed to laugh at it but it seemed rather nervous and almost as if they were trying to break the ice and get comfortable with the movie.
It didn't take too long to recognize that while the movie has a lot of things to say, it's also careful to distance itself a little from reality. Instead of wanting to have answers or justice or whatever, we were prepared to listen to a fairy tale of sorts.
Afterwards one of my friends was saying that she thought it was a bit violent and I had to think about that one. I guess somehow the violence just seemed natural. I'm not a fan of violence and usually it turns me off but this really didn't bother me.
It's definitely not perfect, there are quite a few moments where you feel like you're cutting them a little slack as you wait for them to "setup" to get to the good parts but you've got to love it overall.
I might change my mind on a repeat view but I think this is a high 7.
Maybe 7.7/10?
My sister thinks though that it should be forgiven for its minor sins and maybe be an 8.5/10
Definitely worth seeing though.
Posted by: smeerkat
Ha, you beat me to it. Now I don't have to post a review of 9 Souls.
The movie was a bit too long, but there were some funny spots. The guitar music was kind of repetitive, so that was annoying. Not a bad movie, but won't leave a lasting impression on me. 7/10
Most entertaining movie I've seen so far: Battlefield Baseball.
Posted by: smeerkat
Fantasia (the site's down at the moment, so I can't give you a URL)
Apparently this is one of those "Chinese New Year" movies, so it's quite wacky. There are also references to previous movies of the genre, so most of us wouldn't get the inside jokes.
On the plus side, there's a strong cast: Lau Ching Wan, Francis Ng, and Cecilia Cheung. Brief appearance by the photo of Andy Lau.
It has that retro 60s feel to it, sort of a HK version of Austin Powers. Also takes a swipe at some popular American movies.
If you're not Cantonese, you'd probably want to pass on this one.
6.5/10
Posted by: PreDefined
I was thinking of going to see "Corto Maltese, la cour secrète des arcanes"
http://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefi...film=28837.html
Any things you have your eye on? I might pass on Porco Rosso after all even though I would love to see it on the big screen - depends on who I can pull along with me.
Posted by: smeerkat
I'm seeing Natural City tonight. Big budget, Korean sci-fi, homage to Blade Runner.
Posted by: smeerkat
Natural City
(damn site is still down  )
A classic example of style over substance. It's certainly got the Blade Runner look, but this film spends too much time on the sappy romance and not enough time kicking ass.
At close to 2 hours, the film could have used some more editing. It's great to see the Korean film industry evolve, but it needs more work in the sci-fi genre.
The two screenings of Natural City are sold out already, but I can't bring myself to recommend it anyway.
5.5/10
Posted by: PreDefined
quote:
Originally posted by smeerkat
The two screenings of Natural City are sold out already
How does that work?
I didn't really take any time to talk to the people there when we went to see 9 Souls. Just bought a book of tickets. I thought they were just general use... Do you have to specify to them ahead or something about which movies you want to get in to?
Posted by: smeerkat
When you buy a book of 10 tickets at the Fantasia box office (@ Concordia), you have to specify the 10 movies. And tickets have been on sale since July 6. So that's why some movies are already sold out.
Posted by: smeerkat
Ping Pong
I had to work late, so I caught only the last half.
It wouldn't be fair for me to give this movie a score. In a nutshell, the movie is about three kids who play table tennis really well. One of them loses in a big tournament, drops out of the sport, and then finally comes back in the end.
Posted by: PreDefined
quote:
Originally posted by smeerkat
When you buy a book of 10 tickets at the Fantasia box office (@ Concordia), you have to specify the 10 movies. And tickets have been on sale since July 6. So that's why some movies are already sold out.
uh.... what do I do if they didn't ask me?
Posted by: PreDefined
Now I'm mad. She obviously didn't hear me right and now that I look at it I have 6 extra tickets for 9 Souls that I obviously can't use.
Posted by: smeerkat
You can go to the Concordia box office (upstairs, Hall bldg) and pay $1 per ticket to exchange it for some other show.
Posted by: PreDefined
Thanks, I'll have tp try that.
Posted by: PreDefined
My sister was kind enough to make a detour downtown for me to try that. They told her that since there was only one showing of 9 Souls, the tickets couldn't be reused thus they wouldn't let her change them.
Posted by: smeerkat
It's a really dumb system; in the old days (before admission.com) you could buy a book of ten coupons and use them whenever you wanted to.
So hardcore fans like myself have to plan the whole festival in advance, and buy multiples of 10.
Posted by: smeerkat
Ritual
Actress and star of the movie, Ayako Fujitani actually wrote the novel that the movie is based on. And she was there to present the movie to us. 16-hour flight. She speaks pretty good English too.
She also starred in the three Gamera movies, and by her own admission she was "bored". This movie is a radical departure, I'm sure.
Director Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) takes a 180-degree turn with this art-house movie. Director Shunji Iwaii (Swallowtail Butterfly) is the lead actor in the film, but the main focus is on Ayako.
Ayako gives a strong performance as a tormented girl. But the movie itself is kinda slow, and not much happens at all.
Not for everyone. 7/10
OMG, I just found out she is also the daughter of Steven Seagal. 
http://www.kensforce.com/Ayako_Fujitani.html
Posted by: smeerkat
Paranoia Agent
Hard to give this one a rating, as it's only the first 3 episodes of a TV series.
Creator Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Millenium Actress) returns to "Perfect Blue" territory: a tense psychological drama where nothing should be taken at face value.
It also reminded me of Boogie Pop Phantom, another TV series.
Check this out if you haven't seen Satoshi Kon's work before. I'd also recommend Tokyo Godfathers, a feature-length film.
Posted by: PreDefined
Tomorrow we're going to see Corto Maltese, la cour secrète des arcanes and also Blueberry.
Posted by: smeerkat
Cutie Honey
I've never read the manga, but the movie was wonderfully over-the-top and featured a cute AZN chick in spandex. 
The supporting cast was a bit bland, with the exception of some of the villains. But on the whole, the movie was entertaining and fun. I would recommend it.
8/10
Posted by: PreDefined
Hmm.. that's on again tomorrow.
Posted by: smeerkat
one of the few movies I recommended this year.
Posted by: PreDefined
Corto Maltese, la cour secrète des arcanes
Great drawing style.
I felt they cheated a bit with the actual animation. The story was a little all over but not too bad when taken as a random sampling of a BD series plot. A little bit lacking in character depth. Sort of like someone threw together a whole bunch of ideas for what the characters would be like and then listed them in point form instead of building a narrative for each one.
7/10 (I graded it a little harder than most other things but only because I think it could have done much better for itself.)
9 for style.
Far too much "train" stuff.
Posted by: PreDefined
Blueberry
Hmm... this one was a bit odd to watch because I'm pretty sure I read a fair amount of these at the public library when I was about 8. Of course I couldn't really read French at the time but it's almost as if there are random image fragments in my mind from just paging through looking at the pictures and trying to figure it all out.
Way too much CG IMHO. It makes every single bit of the trance trip in 2001 look like it had a purpose when compared to how long the CG went on.
I liked the idea that it took a long time to locate him in the spirit world but I don't think that the CG conveyed that very well. It was just... um... are they done yet?
Definitely more of a self-discovery movie. The villian hardly seemed very evil for all the sort of supernatural power I felt they suggested that he had.
Also the nudity at the end was just cheap. Skinny-dipping is fine but when she looks likes she's undulating underwater, it all got a bit implausible and the audience just sort of burst out laughing. 
8/10 (And a well-deserved score too. Wouldn't necessarily make my list of favourite movies but well put together in all aspects.)
Posted by: PreDefined
quote:
Originally posted by smeerkat
one of the few movies I recommended this year.
Yeah, I saw it; thought it was pretty great. Did a great job of channelling the out of this world nature of an anime in to very teasing live action.
Great camera work. I was very impressed with how they often did things with camera cuts - letting you fill in the progression. Definitely better than if they had tried to do the same thing with cheap visual effects.
Posted by: smeerkat
I've never read the manga, but I wonder if the female cop is a recurring character...?
Posted by: smeerkat
Lost in Time
It's a good movie, but totally not Fant-Asia material. A straight-ahead romantic drama, with a little bit of comedy. Good performances by Cecilia Cheung and Lau Ching Wan.
This movie is more suited for the World Film Festival than Fant-Asia. No kung fu, no cables, no bullets, no car chases, no action. I would recommend it if you want to see a regular movie.
Posted by: smeerkat
The Uninvited
It's not as scary as the Ring, but it's definitely disturbing. Over 2 hours long, the movie builds the tension slowly until its inevitable conclusion. I'm not quite sure if I understood the movie correctly, but I was affected by it.
Interesting career choice for the lead actress (My Sassy Girl). Feeling generous tonight, I'll give it a 8/10.
Posted by: smeerkat
Save the Green Planet
Even though the movie poster says "Intergalactic comedy", this is not much of a comedy.
To its credit though, it is quite intense and works hard to make a statement about the cruelty of mankind. Reminded me a bit of last year's Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, which rocked. Same lead actor.
This movie is not for everyone, but if you can handle the violence I'd recommend it. 8/10
Posted by: PreDefined
Going to see Shaun of the Dead on Friday!
I was so excited to see it on the TBA board at the Hall Building. Didn't realize that everything isn't always listed in the programme.
Posted by: smeerkat
On Saturday, I'm going to see "Sex is Zero" and "Running on Karma".
Posted by: smeerkat
Sex is Zero
With some judicious editing, this outrageous sex comedy could have been a masterpiece. There are many "OMG" moments as you watch one humiliating/gross scene after another. Unfortunately, the filmmakers decided to tack on some heavy-handed moral statements, so the comedy slams on the brakes near the end.
The funny stuff is really funny, though. And the AZN women are sizzling hot.
7/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Running on Karma
Hmm... maybe I should've gone to the Expos game instead...
Talented directors Johnny To and Wai Ka-Fai team up to make this odd film: part comedy, part police drama, part Buddhist fable. Charismatic actors Cecilia Cheung and Andy Lau take up most of the screen time.
The film starts off well, with some stunts that reminded me of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Then suddenly, Andy Lau goes native. There are some unshaven monks at the end, and the movie ends shortly after that.
I think the movie would appeal to those viewers in touch with their spiritual side; everyone else should pass.
7/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Going to see Tale of Two Sisters tonight.
Posted by: smeerkat
A Tale of Two Sisters
This horror-suspense film had a slow start, but once it got going it was really intense. The same director had done "Quiet Family" and "Foul King", so you can expect quality from him. The actress who played the step-mother looked familiar to me, she had the best performance in the film.
The ending was strong, something that was lacking in "The Uninvited."
I'd give this movie a 9/10.
Posted by: smeerkat
2009 Lost Memories
Every year, I go to Fant-Asia specifically to avoid these things: expensive pyrotechnic displays, people outrunning explosions, superfluous gun battles with over-the-top music scores.
That's what prevents '2009 Lost Memories' from being a great film. The concept is great: an alternate future where Korea is not an independent nation, but rather, part of colonial Japan. Two men travel back in time to the pivotal point in history (1909 assassination attempt).
Along the way, there are some not-too-subtle statements about the Japanese sentiments towards Koreans.
I suppose the movie's good points outweigh the bad. And the story pacing is good, it doesn't drag on.
7.5/10 or 8/10, depending on your tolerance level for American-style action movies.
Posted by: smeerkat
Oan Hon
I rarely get to see Vietnamese films at Fant-Asia, so I sacrificed the end of the ball game to come back downtown.
Unfortunately, the film played like a rookie screenwriter's effort: full of clichés and predictable results. Furthermore, we didn't get a 35mm print, but rather, a mediocre quality video. So the night scenes were odd looking. (Like when you see photo negatives.)
The main actor (who plays a writer) was pretty interesting, otherwise the movie was dull.
6/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Any of you going to see Suspect Zero at Fant-Asia?
Posted by: smeerkat
Calamari Wrestler
What can you say about a movie that stars a giant, wrestling squid? It makes Ben Hur look like an epic.
It's a movie that will appeal to fans of wrestling and/or fine seafood. The fight scenes are great, and the plot twist at the end was unexpected.
The director was there to answer questions, and he brought with him an action figure from the movie. Cool!
I think I preferred "Battlefield Baseball" in the wacky genre, but this movie was still worth watching.
8/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Jail Breakers
A wild Korean comedy about two men who break out of prison. From the same director as "Attack the Gas Station" and "Kick the Moon".
The movie is quite funny, and has a good pace to it. It didn't make the same mistake as "Sex is Zero". Instead, it's light all the way through.
If you haven't seen them, I would recommend all three movies I just mentioned, from the same director (Sang-Jin Kim).
8/10
Posted by: smeerkat
The Bodyguard
Thailand's answer to Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung. I haven't seen any Thai comedies before, so this was a pleasant surprise. At the beginning, it appears to be a rip-off of HK action movies, but it's much more than that.
There were probably some Thai in-jokes that I didn't catch, but this was quite funny. The Thai's have some catching up to do, in the leading lady department. When the leading man is better looking, you have a problem.
Worth watching.
8/10
Posted by: smeerkat
Into the Mirror
Above-average Korean horror flick. I liked the way the director played with the theme of mirrors and duality. The twist ending was nice, not completely predictable.
Pacing was a bit on the slow side, it could have used some judicious editing.
7.5 / 10
Posted by: smeerkat
Dark Water
Ah, my last movie of Fant-Asia 2004.
Same director as "Ringu", this movie is nice and creepy but not as chilling as Ringu.
Spoiler:
This director seems to enjoy putting little girls in a well. |
Not quite as elite as "Tale of Two Sisters", but worth a rental.
7.5 / 10
Posted by: smeerkat
Here are the results of the ballots from both the public and the jury:
JURY’S PRIZES
Fantasia Ubisoft Award: Best Overall Fantasia Film 2004
GOLD
LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE (THAILAND, 2003 Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Nonzee Nimibutr/Duangkamol Limcharoen)
SILVER
SHAUN OF THE DEAD (ENGLAND, 2004, Edgar Wright, Rogue Pictures)
BRONZE
THE UNIVITED (KOREA, 2003, Lee Soo-Yeon, CJ entertainment)
Best Asian Film
GOLD
LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE (THAILAND, 2003 Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Nonzee Nimibutr/Duangkamol Limcharoen)
SILVER
THE UNIVITED (KOREA, 2003, Lee Soo-Yeon, CJ entertainment)
BRONZE
GOZU (JAPAN, 2003, Takashi Miike, Pathfinder Pictures/Klockworx Company)
Best International Film
GOLD
ONE POINT O (USA/ISLAND, 2004, Jeff Renfroe, Marteinn Thorsson, THINK FILMS)
SILVER
SHAUN OF THE DEAD (ENGLAND, 2004, Edgar Wright, Rogue Pictures)
BRONZE
ROMASANTA (SPAIN, 2004, Paco Plaza, Lion's Gate)
Best Anime Movie
GOLD
HAIR HIGH (USA, 2004, Bill Plympton)
SILVER
PARANOIA AGENT (JAPAN, 2004, Satoshi Kong, Geneon Entertainment)
BRONZE
DEAD LEAVES (JAPAN, 2004, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Manga Entertainment)
Most Groundbreaking Film
GOLD
ONE POINT O (USA/ISLAND, 2004, Jeff Renfroe, Marteinn Thorsson, THINK FILMS)
SILVER
BOTTLED FOOL (JAPAN, 2004, Hiroki Yamaguchi, Hideo Nishimura)
BRONZE
THE UNIVITED (KOREA, 2003, Lee Soo-Yeon, CJ entertainment)
Best Short Film
GOLD
LITTLE THINGS (ENGLAND, 2003, Daniel Greaves, TANDEM FILMS)
SILVER
BOY IN THE BOX (USA, 2003, Screaming Mad George, Psycho Fiction Productions)
BRONZE
DAY OFF THE DEAD (USA, 2004, LEE LANIER)
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PUBLIC PRIZES
Fantasia Ubisoft Prize : Best Overall Fantasia Film 2004
GOLD
A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (KOREA, 2003, Ji-woon Km, VITAGRAPH FILMS)
SILVER
EX-AEQUO: SHAUN OF THE DEAD (ENGLAND, 2004, Edgar Wright, Rogue Pictures) and HAUTE TENSION (FRANCE, 2004, Alexandre Aja, Lions Gate Films)
BRONZE
CUTIE HONEY (JAPAN, 2004, Hideaki Anno, Towani)
Best Asian Film
GOLD
JU-ON (JAPAN, 2003, Takashi Shimizu, Lions Gate Films)
SILVER
EX-AEQUO: ONE MISSED CALL (JAPAN, 2003, Takashi Miike, HORIZON) and A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (KOREA, 2003, Ji-woon Km, VITAGRAPH FILMS)
BRONZE
EX-AEQUO: AZUMI (JAPAN, 2003, Ryuhei Kitamura) and THE CALAMARI WRESTLER (JAPAN, 2004, Minoru Kawasaki, The Klockworx Co.,Ltd.)
Best International Film
GOLD
HAUTE TENSION (FRANCE, 2004, Alexandre Aja, Lions Gate Films)
SILVER
SHAUN OF THE DEAD (ENGLAND, 2004, Edgar Wright, Rogue
Pictures)
BRONZE
EX-AEQUO: KILLING WORDS (SPAIN, 2003, Laura Mañá, Filma) and IMMORTEL (FRANCE, 2004, ENKI BILAL, REMSTAR-ALLIANCE VIVAFILM)
Best Anime Movie
GOLD
WONDERFUL DAYS (KOREA, 2003, Moon-saeng KIm, Mirovision)
SILVER
PARANOIA AGENT (JAPAN, 2004, Satoshi Kong, Geneon Entertainment)
BRONZE
HAIR HIGH (USA, 2004, Bill Plympton)
Most Groundbreaking Film
GOLD
IMMORTEL (FRANCE, 2004, ENKI BILAL, REMSTAR-ALLIANCE VIVAFILM)
SILVER
A JOURNEY INTO BLISS (GERMANY, 2004, Wenzel Storch)
BRONZE
EX-AEQUO: NOTHING (CANADA, 2003, Vincenzo Natal, ALLIANCE VIVAFILM) and SAVE THE GREEN PLANET (KOREA, 2003, Jang Jun-Hwan, CJ entertainment)
Best Short Film
GOLD
EX-AEQUO: THE SEPARATION (ENGLAND, 2003, Robert Morgan, Animus films) and I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS (PORTUGAL, 2003, Miguel Angél Vivas, Pato Profissional Limitada)
SILVER
The Exorcist in 30 seconds (USA, 2004, Jennifer Shiman)
BRONZE
EX-AEQUO: One Hot Rotting Zombie Love Song – (MONTREAL, 2003, CHRISTOPHE DAVIDSON) and MY FRIEND GOD (USA, 2003, TIM MALONEY)
Quebec DIY INIS
KILLER CUPS 2, de Jef Grenier
CRIMSON, de Al Kratina
ZOMBIE BUSSINESS, de Mario Degiglio-Bellemare
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THE ASSOCIATION QUÉBÉCOISE DES CRITIQUES DE CINÉMA AWARDS
After reviewing 15 feature films, the jury of the AQCC (Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma / The Quebec association of movie critics), composed of Helen Faradji (Ici), Louise-Véronique Sicotte (Séquences) and Luc Chaput (Séquences), awarded two mentions and an award.
AQCC Award
LAST LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE (THAILAND, 2003 Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Nonzee Nimibutr/Duangkamol Limcharoen)
AQCC Mentions
ONE POINT O (USA/ISLAND, 2004, Jeff Renfroe, Marteinn Thorsson, THINK FILMS) and KILLING WORDS (SPAIN, 2003, Laura Mañá, Filma)
The Fantasia Ubisoft festival will be back in 2005 from July 7th till July 31st.
Posted by: PreDefined
Well I guess that's a wrap. We just got back from Vancouver so we'll be waiting until next year for more Fantasia.
Posted by: Kaladran
Did anyone go to the screening of Eternal tonight? They were going to make the final announcement of the placings for the DIY shorts then, and I'd kind of like to know the results.
Posted by: smeerkat
http://www.tournament.com/forums/sh...threadid=148095
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