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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: The Hong Kong General Post Office (HKGPO)

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Link to the Video: https://youtu.be/N9mxf1NPzMg  Word Count (Excluding Credits and Bibliography): 909 Introduction & Subject of the Video  In this short video, I talk about the near-time demolition of the Hong Kong General Post Office Building (HKGPO)  located in Central. Designed by architect K.M. Tseng, the building follows a modernistic style with its primary focus being on functionality. In 2017 it was announced that the building was set to be demolished to make way for a newer shopping complex. Due to this many stakeholders are affected such as employees of the building and customers. I decided to explore the significance

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Cat Links Lecture 7: Monsters, Materials & Skyscrapers, Uncategorized

[Reading Response 2] Oh No, There Goes Tokyo – Anvesha Bajpai

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I was interested in exploring the deep psychological trauma ingrained in post-war Japan, particularly stemming from the experience of nuclear warfare which has a profound influence on Japanese popular culture, leading to doomsday cities such as Tokyo as recurring themes in films and media. Critics like Susan Sontag suggest these narratives serve as a means to address and cope with the collective trauma experienced by the population. Susan Sontag’s perspective on the appeal of postwar science fiction cinema, exemplified through films like “Gojira” (1954), illustrates the connection between trauma and storytelling. “Gojira” visually captures the destruction of Tokyo. Sontag argues

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Cat Links Lecture 6: Housing Stories, Uncategorized

Lecture 6 Exercise – Reflection (Anvesha Bajpai)

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The switching between the older black and white clip of the new Singaporean Housing complex – which showcased the building – and the switching to the modern-day look of the complex, which looked old and run down, created an eerie feeling surrounding old ideas that were once considered revolutionary, becoming outdated and irrelevant to modern day problems. To strengthen this feeling, the director used contrasting sounds. During the old video, the non-diegetic sound consisted of orchestral music which created a sense of accomplishment surrounding the housing complex. In contrast, the modern-day footage consisted of diegetic of cars and other city

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Cat Links Uncategorized, Workshop 2: Dreamland Film Screening + Director's Chat

Question for Director Steve Chan

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What was the significance of the apartment (shared by the main character and her partner) in terms of representing the relationship of the main couple in the movie? As a director, what particular aspects of this specific apartment did you like to choose it for this film and to help dictate the relationship between the main couple? (Anvesha Bajpai)

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[FIELDWORK REPORT] Anvesha Bajpai & Tong Wing Sum

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Link to Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/YGfD6_XV-Bk?si=aQvs9EGFReKi-6eA Transcript (743): Anvesha Bajpai: The Hong Kong General Post Office in Central, Hong Kong is slowly vanishing. Marked as the headquarters of the Hong Kong Post, the building has played a large significance in facilitating Hong Kong’s Post from the 70s to the present day. In 2017, it was announced by the Hong Kong SAR government that the building was to be replaced by a shopping complex and an office complex. The headquarters of the Hong Kong Post will be moved to Kowloon Bay, with a new postal complex being built. As of now, the

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Cat Links 2024 Blog, Lecture 2: Filming the Asian City, Uncategorized

[Reading Response] Leo Ou-Fan Lee: The Urban Milieu of Shanghai Cinema

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The article talks more about the influence of films on the architectural landscape of Shanghai. The aspect that captivated my attention in this article was surrounding the interplay between the emerging film industry and the architectural evolution of a new Shanghai, which emerged as a direct consequence of this cinematic movement. Shanghai in the 20th century emerged as a rapidly developing metropolis that experienced an input of Western influences due to it being a large international hub. Similar to Hong Kong’s British colonialism and cultural infusion, Shanghai also underwent a transformation shaped by foreign influences, particularly through the introduction of

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