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PROFILE GUAN WEI, +65 / ARIES Hello! I'm Guan Wei. Follow @limgw_ Lim Guan Wei Create Your Badge ADVERTORIALS Archives May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014 November 2014 December 2014 January 2015 February 2015 April 2015 July 2015 December 2015 February 2017 May 2017	Monday, September 29, 2014 Clover Films Blogger Event I was invited to Clover Films’ first ever blogger event at Fullerton Hotel last Saturday. It was such an honour as I got to know more bloggers and learn more about Cloverfilms and Asian films too. I would really like to thank them for organising such a light-hearted event with great food and hospitality. There is even a lucky draw at the end of the event (though I didn’t win L ). Congrats to the lucky three winners still! Winner of the Grand Prize In recent years, consumers, especially teenagers, do not visit the theatres as frequent as they used to be. The reason is very simple: Wait for a few weeks and you can torrent it FOC! However, we should keep in mind that by doing so, we are endangering the longevity of this business and that there is a need for consumers to support them in theatres in order for them to constantly come out with better productions. Also, it is strongly evident that Asian films (including local) are also going down in comparison with Hollywood movies. Personally, I watched plenty of Hollywood movies because of the great effects (even though the story line may be atrocious). Also I’m not forgetting great actors and actresses like Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence… Albeit Hollywood films might be the more popular choice, there are actually plenty of great and awesome Asian movies too. One example would be a movie that I just watched 2 weeks ago called Café. Waiting. Love. Asian movies are special in a sense that it is subtle, funnier and have better story lines. Asian films are also more family-friendly. As many may argue that Singapore movies might not be up to standard, we actually do have a lot of films that are uniquely-Singapore like Jack Neo’s Ah Boys to Men 1 and 2 that grossed more than $14 million in total. Michelle Chong’s Already Famous and 3 Peas in a Pod also shows that Singapore films can be exported to other Asian countries. Other quality local production includes 23:59, Ghost Child and Filial Party. Let me now give you some facts about Clover Films.  Clover Films was established in 2009 are specializes in both distribution and production of Asian movies, emphasising on Singapore and Malaysia markets. It acquires and distributes quality movies from all over the world with the belief in its potential and talent. In addition, they also collaborate with many highly recognised directors and producers too. Clover Films has already distributed more than 100 movies. One of which is CZ12 by Jackie Chan. In case you don’t know, CZ12 is actually the highest-grossing Chinese movie in the history of Singapore. I watched it before and I really got to say it is really a must watch. It is packed with lots of action and comedy. Right now, I would be introducing the movies that Clover Films would be bringing to you from October ’14 to March ’15. (Sorted by date) Black and White: The Dawn of Justice痞子英雄：黎明再起 Release: 9 Oct 2014 Director: Tsai Yueh-Hsun Synopsis: Panic spreads the whole city as a series of bomb explosions happen within hours and this is just the beginning of a tight-knit conspiracy. Righteous and impulsive, Wu Ying-Xiong is paired up with the intelligent but arrogant loner Chen Zhen to track down the mastermind behind the bombing incidents. Soon Wu and Chen will discover that the bombings are just the prelude to a massive destruction. Stolen military missiles are now aimed at the Harbour City; moreover, a deadly virus is about to breakout, which is so highly contagious that it can devour the whole world in 14 days. All the chaos is planned by the Nightwalkers—a secret assassination squad which used to serve the highest government officials… Trailer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hz9mOscuasI&feature=youtu.be Movie Stills Lin Geng Xin and Mark Chao (L to R) Why should you watch this? I watched the trailer during the event and I got to say, I’m all pumped up for the premier this Wednesday! The trailer is filled with actions and the storyline itself already looks exciting. What more the casts include Mark Chao (known to be great in both looks and acting), Lin Geng Xin and our very own Christopher Lee. The director also said that he wanted to create a highly entertaining modern action genre, which not only has universal appeal but offers elements for Asian audience. I really hope it won’t disappoint me and stay tuned for my review on this movie. This movie cost USD15 million to produce. This is made possible with top-notch international crew and be prepared for stunning visuals and adrenaline-pumping actions not only in 2D but 3D too! THE GOLDEN ERA黄金时代 Release date: 16 Oct 2014 Director: Ann Hui Synopsis: The writer we now know as Xiao Hong was born Zhang Naiying on the day of the 1911 Dragon Boat Festival (June 1st) in Manchuria, north-east China. Her mother died when Xiao Hong was young and her estrangement from her tyrannical father sparked a long quest for an independent and emotionally satisfying life. She was rescued from destitution by hard-drinking fellow writer Xiao Jun, but their fraught and competitive relationship brought her more heartache than joy. She found a kindly and considerate surrogate father in the great writer Lu Xun. While evacuated to safer inland areas to escape the Japanese invasion of China – and on the rebound from what turned out to be the definitive break with Xiao Jun – she married another novelist from the North-east, Duanmu Hongliang. They fled together to Hong Kong in 1940. A month after Hong Kong, too, fell to the Japanese on Christmas Day of 1941, Xiao Hong died of tuberculosis at the age of 31. But several key episodes in her life remain obscure and disputed, even now. Why should you watch this? This movie is set to release on the 16th Oct. This movie is an artistic film and thus, it would appeal to a smaller crowd. However, I believe it would be worth watching as it already holds many honourable mentions. This film would e the 71st Venice Film Festival Closing Film, Toronto International Film Festival 2014 Masters Selection, Busan International Film Festival 2014 Gala Presentation and is also selected as the Hong Kong entry for the 87th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film. Haemoo海雾 Release Date: 16th October 2014 Director: Shim Sung-Bo Official Poster Synopsis: Based on true events, <HAEMOO> is the story of a group of fishermen who are driven into madness when their attempt to smuggle illegal migrants ends in a horrible tragedy. Six crew members –led by the captain, is the kind-hearted chief engineer ‘Wan-ho’(Moon Sung-geun) who had an eventful life and lives hidden on the boat. To the naive and youngest crew member ‘Dong-shik’(Park Yoochun) who just started working aboard the ship recently– begin their dream of having their boat with a full load of fish. However on the open sea, they are transporting something, it is not meat but human beings! To protect the ship and their livelihoods, Captain ‘Cheol-ju’(Kim Yoon-seok) suggests to his crew members the job in helping to smuggle [stowaways]. Numerous of stowaways who risks their lives and comes across the sea, and the six crew members who are on board a fated boat. Amid that, an unknown ‘sea fog’ to which they cannot see what’s in front of themselves comes down and they become swept into an uncontrollable accident… Why should you watch this?  It is being selected as the Korea entry for the 87th Academy Awards Best Foreign Language Film. It is said that the casts acted really well in this show. What more, there’s Park Yoo-Chun! I can hear fan-girl screaming already! KungFu Jungle一个人的武林 Release Date: 30th October 2014 Director: Teddy Chan Official Poster Donnie Yen Synopsis: A martial arts instructor (Donnie Yen) working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer (Wang Baoqiang) starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return for his freedom. Why should you watch this?  It is the BFI London Film Festival 2014 Official Selection. Donnie Yen and Action movie. Bitch Please, it will never ever goes wrong! My friend who is in his fan club is really all pumped up and waiting for this to come out! My Geeky Nerdy Buddies大宅男 Release date: 30th October 2014 Director: Chu Yen-Ping Synopsis: Otaku (Jam Hsiao) and his roommate Mr. Cheap (Da Peng) as known as the ultimate geeks of their university. However, like any normal guy, their goal is to fall in love with their girls of their dreams. To get close to his goddess Mei (Xie Na), Mr. Cheap pretends to be a spoiled rich kid, appearing everywhere she goes. Meanwhile, the introverted Otaku tries to create a chance to talk to class beauty Ling (Maggie Jiang) by running into her in the hallway, only to have his plan fail awkwardly. The school’s legendary couples party is fast approaching, and the only person to show up without a date will be etched on the “pillar of shame” and be mocked forever. To avoid this catastrophic fate, Otaku and Mr. Cheap decide to put away lame disguises and try winning their goddesses over by being sincere and earnest. With the dignities of geeks everywhere on the line, a fierce battle for love is about to kick off...."  Why should you watch this?  Admit it. You never expected Jam Hsiao to act in a movie as the first male lead because you thought he only knows how to rock on stage. It would be something refreshing and would be interesting to see how he takes on the role as a nerd, contrary to his daily rocker image. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2单身男女 2 Release Date: 13th November 2014 Director: Johnnie Teo Vic Zhou and Miriam Yeung Daniel Wu Synopsis: After losing his girl in a love triangle, Shen Ran falls in love with another woman, only to find himself still attached to his old flame. Meanwhile, his new love also finds herself torn between him and another young man. Louis Koo Why should you watch this?  Personally, I haven’t watched Part 1 of this show so I’m not really sure how good or bad this movie is. But what entices me is the strong cast. They include Miriam Yeung, Louis Koo, Gao Yuan Yuan, Vic Chou and Daniel Wu. 5 A-List in one movie. What more do you want? They will definitely have their fair share of supporters. The Eyes Diary Release Date: 11th December 2014 Director: Chookiat Sakveerakul Synopsis: It has been three months since Nott (Punjan) lost his beloved girlfriend, Pla(Focus) in the motorcycle accident. His heart is full of guilt and sorrow and the only way for him to get through this is to meet Pla again in her after life. He tries to find a way to find back Pla’s soul and decides to join the emergency crew volunteer which he has to secretly picked up the belongings if the dead ones himself. He thinks that by doing that he will be able to find back Pla’s soul. However, things are not that simple. John (Jack) his friend at the volunteer foundation tries to tell him not to ask for problem, seeing spirits are not things to be taken lightly. Nott does not listen and continues to confront the haunting spirits hoping that they may be able to lead him to Pla. Will he be able to meet Pla ? Will he be able to tell Pla what he wants to? He has never expected that everything that is happening is actually under Pla watchful eyes... Why should you watch this? Only if you are a horror film fan. Like Duh…Thai Horror movies are always the BEST. I’m a huge horror film fan (Only if at least one more person accompanying me). The concept is quite interesting. So what would happen to the male lead after he meets Pla? Or would he see her at all after going through the ordeal? Bring Back the Dead招魂 Release Date: Jan 2015 Directed by: Lee Thean-Jeen Synopsis: When her seven-year-old son dies in a tragic road accident, a grieving mother, Jia En (Jesseca Liu), seeks the help of her former caregiver, Mdm Seetoh (Liu Ling Ling), to bring back his soul so he can be ‘by her side’ at home.However, after several strange and deadly occurences in the house, she begins to suspect that there is something amiss with the soul she has brought back. In discovering what has really happened, she unravels the horrific truth … a truth which may cost her her life and the lives of those around her. Why should you watch? This film features our very own princess, Jesseca Liu. Just by the trailer itself, I got to applaud her acting skills. The story line is quite similar to ‘The Eyes Diary’ so I guess it would be up to the director as well as the acting skills that would determine which film is a better one. Also, it features Liu LingLing (One of my favorite local comedian). I think it’s gonna add a little bit of humour during the entire duration. King Of Mahjong Release Date: Q1 2015 Director: Adrian The Synopsis: “King of Mahjong” centers on the decade-long feud and eventual reunion of Huang Tian Ba (Mark Lee) and Ah Fatt (Chapman To), two top disciples of legendary mahjong guru, Master Ru. 20 years later, Huang Tian Ba, who is now a world-acclaimed mahjong magnate shows up in Ipoh to challenge Fatt to a final showdown – The International Mahjong King Competition. Despite Huang’s insistence, Fatt declines to join the competition as he is determined and contented to lead the life of a commoner. In a bid to force Fatt into the showdown, Huang abducts Fatt’s wife, Lei Meng Na (Michelle Ye). Fatt has no choice but to join the competition as Huang holds his wife as hostage. On the mahjong table, Fatt and Huang compete as the finalists; Ru Wu Chang’s secret mahjong technique and the truth comes to light as the winner emerges... Why should you watch:  Support local productions. What more, the cast is really good. Popular actors from Singapore, China, Malaysia, Taiwan and Hong Kong are all in this show. Some names include Mark Lee, Patricia Mok, Jayley Woo, Zhu Mi-Mi, Chapman To, Michelle Ye, Eric Tsang…. It’s going be a fun filled 2 hours. In essence, there are so many Asian movies to choose from for the next 6 months. Action, Horror, Comedy… You want it, they have it! Support local productions and Asian films because some are actually as good as Hollywood Films. In addition, you can follow Clover Films on their social media to get more updates! Facebook: @cloverfilms Instagram: @colverfilmsSG Youtube: @SGcloverfilms Weibo: @CloverFilms电影 My tickets! Thanks William for inviting me over and I will be back with reviews on Black and White: The Dawn of Justice! So stay tuned! Hopefully when I craft out my next post, there is a picture of me with Mark Chao and Tsai Yueh-Hsun too! (Fingers-Crossed!) Shall end off with a couple of group shots of TIN bloggers/staffs as well as other bloggers too!  Pictures Credits: Clover Films Labels: clover, clover films, movie, movies, TIN