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Paul Fonoroff

New Releases
The Avengers (IIB)
Marvel Comics-inspired actioner in which superheroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action to form a team to defeat an enemy threatening global security. Starring Robert Downey Jnr and Chris Evans. Not reviewed.
Thomas and Friends: Day of the Diesels (I)
Family-friendly animation about Thomas the Tank Engine's friendship with two new steam engines that causes his old friend Percy to feel neglected and decide to befriend other engines at the Diesel Works. Not reviewed. 
General Releases
10+10 (IIB) (Mandarin and Taiwanese)
Anthology of 20 short films by 20 directors (including Hou Hsiao-hsien and Sylvia Chang Ai-chia) that have the uniqueness of Taiwan as their theme. CT
A Dangerous Method (III)
David Cronenberg's drama examining how pioneering psychologists Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung and Sabina Spielrein grappled with an uncharted approach for curing mental disorders. Starring Keira Knightley, Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen. CT 
A Separation (IIA) (Persian)
Asghar Farhadi's drama about a man with a young daughter whose life is crucially affected by one poor decision he makes after his wife leaves him. CT 
A Simple Life (I) (Cantonese and Putonghua)
Deanie Ip Tak-han and Andy Lau Tak-wah star in a drama based on film producer Roger Lee's caring half-century relationship with his family maid. PF 
Any Other Side (IIA) (Putonghua)
Thriller with three stories that may or may not be related. Not reviewed.
Battleship (IIA)
Peter Berg's action-adventure movie about a fleet of ships who come across an alien armada while on a naval war games exercise. Starring Taylor Kitsch. CT
Cold Fish (III) (Japanese)
Sion Sono's horror film about a tropical fish shop owner who befriends and entrusts his daughter to a mysterious man.  CT
Dark Flight 3-D (Thai and English)
Stereoscopic horror tale centring on a flight attendant who has to deal with a supernatural event after passengers on her plane start dying. Not reviewed. 
Dr Seuss' The Lorax (I) 
Stereoscopic animated adaptation of Dr Seuss' story of a forest creature who shares the power of hope. CT
Guilty of Romance (III) (Japanese)
Sion Sono's erotic thriller about a homemaker whose life is turned upside down after she begins a part-time career in prostitution. CT 
The Hunger Games (IIB)
Sci-fi action-drama set in a post-nuclear war America whose rulers force each of its 12 districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in battles to the death. Starring Jennifer Lawerence.  CT 
In Darkness (III) (Polish, German, Yiddish and Ukrainian)
Agnieszka Holland's dramatisation of the real-life story of a sewer worker who helps a group of Jews in a Nazi-occupied Polish city to escape with their lives. CT  
Lives in Flames (IIB) (Cantonese)
Jacky Lee Chi-lun directs a drama about a pop-rock band loosely based on - and played in the film by - local group Mr.  CT
Long Qing Shi Yi Ban Shi Ji (I) (Cantonese)
Film showing Cantonese opera veterans Lung Kim-sung and Mui Suet-see celebrating their half-century careers with performances at three locations. Not reviewed. 
Love in the Buff (IIB) (Cantonese and Putonghua)
Pang Ho-cheung's romantic comedy sequel to Love in a Puff has a former couple (Miriam Yeung Chin-wah and Shawn Yue Man-lok) pursuing careers in Beijing but unable to forget each other. LKW 
Machine Gun Preacher (IIB)
Crime actioner about a real-life ex-biker gang member who bids to rescue hundreds of Sudanese children forced by a renegade militia to become child soldiers. CT 
Mirror Mirror (I) 
Adventure comedy take on Snow White and the Seven Dwarves has a brave young princess (Lily Collins) enlisting the help of seven resourceful rebels to reclaim her birthright and defeat her evil step-mother (Julia Roberts). CT
My Name is Khan (IIA) (English and Hindi)
Shahrukh Khan stars in a romantic musical drama about a South Asian man in the US who, after his stepson is killed in a racially incited assault, embarks on a journey to tell the US president that he is not a terrorist. CT
Nightfall (IIB) (Cantonese and English)
Nick Cheung Ka-fai and Simon Yam Tak-wah star in Roy Chow Hin-yeung's mystery about a detective who uncovers a shocking secret while investigating a celebrity's murder. CT
One for the Money (IIA)
Katherine Heigl stars in an action comedy about an unemployed lingerie buyer turned bounty hunter whose first assignment is to track down a former cop on the run for murder who, coincidentally, broke her heart years before. CT 
Shame (III)
Steve McQueen's drama about a sex addict (Michael Fassbender) whose painstakingly constructed facade begins to crack after his sister (Carey Mulligan) arrives to stay with him.  CT 
Sunny (IIB) (Korean)
Comedy-drama celebrating female lives and friendships that revolves around seven middle-aged women who were secondary school friends in the 1980s. CT 
Titanic 3-D (IIA)
Stereoscopic version of James Cameron's 1997 romantic drama about a young man and woman from differing social backgrounds who meet during the ill-fated maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. CT
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (IIA) (Hindi, English and Spanish)
Bollywood comedy-drama revolving around three friends who decide to turn their fantasy holiday into reality after one of them becomes engaged. Not reviewed. 
Art House 
Alternative Histories: The Cinema of Evans Chan
The HK Arts Centre and Evans Chan present a programme of nine films by Evans Chan Yiu-shing and one reference film by Zhu Shilin, including the following seven films. Until Apr 29. HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai, HK$60 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2582 0273
Datong: The Great Society + Two and Three Things about Kang Youwei
Double bill comprising Evans Chan Yiu-shing's: docudrama about Qing dynasty political reformer Kang Youwei (Liu Kai-chi) who went into exile in Sweden. Also starring Lindzay Chan and Chiang Ching (in Cantonese, Putonghua, English and French with Chinese and English subtitles); and a short companion documentary focusing on Kang and Korsholmen, the Swedish island he lived on for a time (in Cantonese, Putonghua and English with Chinese and English subtitles). Apr 26, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
Journey to Beijing
Documentary about a four-month philanthropic walk in 1997 from Hong Kong to Beijing. In Cantonese, Putonghua and English with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 28, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
To Liv(e)
Evans Chan Yiu-shing's 1992 drama inspired by actress Liv Ullmann's 1990 visit to Hong Kong - where she decried the forced deportation of Vietnamese refugees - examines love, family and the fate of Hong Kong, and the culture clash between East and West. Starring Lindzay Chan. In Cantonese and English with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 29, 2.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
Crossings
'Thriller' sequel to To Liv(e) examines a young Hong Kong woman's confused experience in New York. Starring Anita Yuen Wing-yee, Simon Yam Tak-wah and Lindzay Chan.  In Putonghua and English with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 29, 5.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
Subway, New York + Bauhinia
Double bill comprising: a short film set about the New York subway (in Putonghua and English with English subtitles); and a drama about a film student in New York in the aftermath of the events of 9/11 (in Cantonese and English with Chinese and English subtitles). Apr 29, 7.30pm, HK Arts Centre.
Germany without Borders
The Goethe-Institut HK and Broadway Cinematheque present a programme of six films about immigration issues in Germany, including the following one. Apr 27-Sept 28. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$50 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2802 0088 
When We Leave
Feo Aladag's drama about a young woman of Turkish descent (Sibel Kekilli) fighting for an independent life in Germany against the resistance of her family, whose struggle leads to a life-threatening situation. In German and Turkish with English subtitles. Apr 27, 8pm, HK Film Archive.
Once Upon a Hero: The Wong Fei-hung Saga
The HK Film Archive presents a programme of 26 films and television episodes from the Wong Fei-hung franchise, including the following film. Until May 26. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139
Wong Fei-hung: The Incredible Success in Canton
Wong Fung's martial arts drama in which Master Wong (Kwan Tak-hing) goes up against a local despot who takes the sister of one of Wong's disciples hostage. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 28, 2.30pm, HK Film Archive.
HK Arts Festival: Festival Plus (Re-run)
The HK Arts Festival, Unitel Classica and Classical in Cinema present a programme of three Mozart operas filmed in high definition from the Salzburg Festival, including the following film. Until Apr 28. The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$150 thegrandcinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2196 8170
The Marriage of Figaro
Film of the Salzburg Festival staging of Mozart's comic opera about a day of madness in a Spanish palace during which the king, believing that his sons and betrothed are betraying him, decides to put them to the test by faking his death. Claus Guth directs, and Ildebrando D'Arcangelo stars. In Italian with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 28, 4pm, The Grand Cinema.
The Classics of The Royal Opera House Season II
MCL Cinema presents the following programme of four operas and ballets from the Royal Opera House screened in high definition and 5.1 surround sound. Until May 13. MCL Kornhill Cinema, 4/F, Kornhill Plaza South, 2 Kornhill Road, Quarry Bay; MCL Telford Cinema, Telford Gardens, 33 Wai Yip St, Kowloon Bay; Star Cinema, 1/F PopCorn, 9 Tong Yin St, Tseung Kwan O; and The Grand Cinema, 2/F Elements, 1 Austin Rd West, Kowloon, HK$110 mclcinema.com. Inquiries: 2418 8841
Cendrillon (aka Cinderella)
Film of the Royal Opera's production of Jules Massenet's operatic take on the fairy tale about a young woman who wishes to go to a ball. In French with English subtitles. Apr 28, 4pm, MCL Telford, May 6, 4pm, The Grand Cinema, May 13, 7.30pm, Star Cinema.
Giselle
Film of The Royal Ballet's production about the ghost of a peasant woman who protects her lover from the vengeance of a group of evil spirits; with music composed by Adolphe Adam. Apr 28, May 13, 4pm, The Grand Cinema, May 5, 4pm, MCL Kornhill Cinema.
Manon
Film of The Royal Ballet's staging of a dramatic ballet about a country girl turned courtesan who seeks wealth and love; with music composed by Jules Massenet. Apr 29, 4pm, Star Cinema, May 5, 4pm, The Grand Cinema, May 12, 4pm, MCL Telford.  
Tosca
Film of the Royal Opera's production of Giacomo Puccini's tragic opera revolving around a singer, her painter lover and a corrupt Roman police chief. In Italian with English subtitles. Apr 29, May 12, 4pm, The Grand Cinema, May 6, 7.30pm, Star Cinema.
Two Days Living with the Murderers 2012
The Goethe-Institut HK and Broadway Cinematheque present the following programme of four German suspense-thrillers. Apr 28-29. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$65 www.cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: 2802 0088
The Murder Farm 
Thriller about a 26-year-old nurse who visits a village near where a family was murdered two years previously. In German with English subtitles. Apr 28, 4.05pm, Apr 29, 6pm, Broadway Cinematheque. 
The Good Neighbour
Thriller revolving around two neighbours whose relationship is dramatically affected by an incident in which one of them convinces the other that he should not help a woman he has run over. In German with English subtitles. Apr 28, 6pm, Apr 29, 7.55pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
Lollipop Monster
Ziska Riemann's live-action film combined with animated sections, comics and music videos, features a story about two polar opposite 15-year-olds whose unlikely friendship is threatened by a shocking event. In German with English subtitles. Apr 28, 7.55pm, Apr 29, 9.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
The Murderers are Among Us
This 1946 drama revolves around a woman who returns to Berlin from a concentration camp, a surgeon who tries to suppress his memories of the war by drinking excessively and his former captain, now a slippery businessman who couldn't care less about the massacre that he committed during the war. In German with English subtitles. Apr 28, 9.50pm, Apr 29, 4.25pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
International Buddhist Film Festival 2012 Hong Kong
The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation and Asia Society HK Centre present a programme of 13 Buddhist-themed films, including the following one. Until May 12. Asia Society HK Centre, the HK Jockey Club Former Explosives Magazine, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty, HK$65 (Asia Society members HK$55) www.asiasociety.org.hk. Inquiries: 2103 9511
The Buddha
David Grubin's documentary uses animation and contemporary voices - including American poets Jane Hirshfield and Laureate W.S. Merwin, and Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman - to explore the life and meaning of the sixth century BC Indian prince turned spiritual teacher. In English. Apr 28, 7pm, Apr 29, 3pm, Asia Society HK Centre.
100 Must-See Hong Kong Movies
The HK Film Archive presents a programme of 100 Hong Kong films from 1916 to 1999, including the following film. Until 2014. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$55 www.cinema.com.hk; and HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$30 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2734 2900 
Martial Club
Lau Kar-leung's 1981 action comedy tells the story of kung fu master Wong Fei-hung's youth. Starring Gordon Liu Chia-hui and Wai Ying-hung. In Cantonese with Chinese and English subtitles. Apr 29, 2pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
China Behind
Tang Shu-shuen's Cultural Revolution-era drama revolving around four college students and a middle-aged doctor who try to flee their homeland during the devastating era's early years. In Putonghua with Chinese and English subtitles. May 5, 7pm, HK Film Archive, May 13, 2pm, Broadway Cinematheque.
The Strange Case of Hong Kong Amoy Cinema
The HK Film Archive presents a programme of Amoy-dialect and reference films produced in Hong Kong, including the following three films. Until May 27. HK Film Archive, 50 Lei King Rd, Sai Wan Ho, HK$40 Urbtix. Inquiries: 2739 2139
A Good Couple
 Comedy loosely based on Zhu Shilin's Between Husband and Wife (1958) about a young wife's attempts to lead her husband away from a life of debauchery. In Amoy dialect with Chinese subtitles. Apr 29, 2pm, HK Film Archive.
Between Husband and Wife
Zhu Shilin's comedy about a young husband pre-occupied with work who neglects his wife and her friends' decision to teach him a lesson by throwing a party. Starring Hsia Moon and Tong Yi. In Mandarin. Apr 29, 4.30pm, HK Film Archive.
A Woman Searches for Her Husband Overseas
Drama about a woman who comes to Hong Kong to look for her husband after he loses contact with his family on the mainland. In Amoy dialect with Chinese subtitles. Apr 29, 7.30pm, HK Film Archive.
Cities in Cinema: Paris - Hong Kong
The Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macau, and Broadway Cinematheque present a programme of films set in Paris and Hong Kong, including the following one. May 5-30. Broadway Cinematheque, Prosperous Garden, 3 Public Square St, Yau Ma Tei, HK$70; and Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central, HK$85 www.cinema.com.hk. Inquiries: bc.cinema.com.hk
Beloved
Christophe Honore's musical romantic drama centring on a woman (Catherine Deneuve) whose libertine lifestyle as a young woman affects the complicated romantic life of her grown daughter (Chiara Mastroianni). Also starring Ludivine Sagnier.  In French with English subtitles. May 5, 9.50pm, Palace IFC, May 26, 9.50pm, Broadway Cinematheque. 
The Met: Live in HD in Hong Kong
Foundation for the Arts and Music in Asia presents a programme of high-definition film captures of 11 operas performed by the Metropolitan Opera of New York, including the following one. Until Jul 8. AMC Pacific Place, L1 Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty; HK Arts Centre, 2 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai; Palace IFC, Podium Level 1, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St, Central; and UA Cityplaza, 5/F Cityplaza, 18 Taikoo Shing Rd, Taikoo Shing, HK$180, HK$220 Urbtix (for HK Arts Centre) and respective cinemas. Inquiries: 2579 5566 
The Enchanted Island
HD film capture of the Metropolitan Opera of New York's production inspired by the works from Shakespeare that has the lovers from A Midsummer Night's Dream shipwrecked on the other-worldly island of The Tempest, and whose music is a pastiche of works by various Baroque composers including George Frideric Handel and Antonio Vivaldi. In English with English subtitles. May 5, 7.50pm, May 6, 1.30pm, UA Cityplaza, also May 6, 8pm, Broadway Cinematheque.



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