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[Field-Homework 3] Disappearing City: Neon Lights

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Link: https://youtu.be/LDRvOTHO3OI Video Essay The disappearance of neon signs in Hong Kong, caused by government regulations, not only marks a decline in an iconic element of the city’s identity as depicted in films globally but also reflects broader socio-cultural shifts, influencing local perceptions and conservation efforts. This video essay takes a deep dive into the perception of Hong Kong through the lens of cinema, testimonials from locals, and further conservation efforts all relating to signage through neon.  The theme of this video essay follows the “Disappearing City: Neon Signs”. We initially take a critical look through the film “Expats” directed

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[Reading Response] Oh No, There Goes Tokyo

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For this reading response, I will be addressing some of the arguments brought up during the tutorial for the “Oh No, There Goes Tokyo” text. One of the main points that was mentioned was the influence of Japan’s disaster related past, specifically the events such as World War II, and how it was reflected in many of the films such as Rodan and Gojira. As a recap, Rodan was a film where the plot followed giant pteranodons destroying the Japanese city of Fukuoka which parallels the disaster events of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. I think these arguments

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Moving House Reflection

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I found watching the “Moving House” to be quite saddening. Having to move the remains of their parents decades later due to government expansions feels almost wrong. Additionally, how it was unburied felt almost disrespectful, especially during the scene where they played with the skull. Tyler Vu (3033116804)

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Question for Director Chen

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I just want to say that the compositions produced were absolutely stunning. Everything from a frame within a frame to the leading lines and using the environment to create the image we see on the screen. I was curious as to whether you had a stronger background in architecture or filmmaking. It’s clear with the use of filmmaking techniques that you had formal training in the field, but it would also be interesting to learn about your background/interest in architecture. I think it definitely benefits you here as it is clear you have an eye for using the environment to

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[READING RESPONSE] The Urban Milieu of Shanghai Cinema

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The reading I want to delve a bit further into is “The Urban Milieu of Shanghai Cinema” from lecture 2 reading. I found this reading interesting because it explores the evolution of cinema in Shanghai. The 1930’s marked a time where cinema was only just beginning to develop in Shanghai, which was in contrast to other parts of the world that had already developed their own style of cinema. Most notably, places such as Hollywood and Europe had set a strong precedent in cinema that would serve as a great base to work from. Elements such as the long take

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