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[Mood Board]-Stationery stores, Lok Shuet Ying Cherie
Stepping into a vintage stationery store in Hong Kong, with its white backdrop and red signage, creates a unique atmosphere that resonates with a sense of nostalgia and charm. The presence of weathered yellowed cabinets and aged papers further enhances this sentiment, transporting visitors to a bygone era where the act of writing was treasured and cherished. In such a setting, people are imbued with a feeling of delight and anticipation. The physicality of the store itself holds a special allure, drawing individuals in to explore the wide array of stationery items. The tactile experience of browsing through shelves filled
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[Reading Response] : ‘Oh No, There Goes Tokyo’ by William M. Tsutsui
“Oh No, There Goes Tokyo ” dives into the many different movie scenarios that see the destruction of Tokyo from various different causes, such as natural disasters, monsters, viruses just to name a few. The Author uniquely views the dismantling of Tokyo through various means as beneficial towards Tokyo and her citizens. The author uses Godzilla and the animated movie Akira as examples to illustrate his perspective of Tokyo and her inhabitants being more united during and after disaster (Godzilla) and the redevelopment into something newer and better (Akira). I couldn’t help but draw a comparison to Hong Kong, which
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(Larissa Lai) Reading response 2 – Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City – Katarzyna Ancuta
In Katarzyna Ancuta’s Asian Ghosts and the City, Ancuta incorporated a recurring motif of ghosts to signify the lack of raw communal exchanges emphasized in modern day architecture, whereby the intangible forces of political and economic means further reinforced urban isolation. This in turn, resulted in a self imposed effect where we are gradually vanishing into ghosts, too, as we ignore the blatant halt of traditional architecture which makes us subsequent reinforcers of this phenomenon – the asian apartment horror, and accordingly, we are “disappearing away” alongside the traditions that once marked the essence of communal exchanges. Upon reading this
[Reading Response 2]: Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City
The whole article revolves around the coexistence of cities, people and ghosts in Asian films. The author mainly describes three typical Asian haunted films, “Living with Ghosts”, which is set in Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, and primarily describes the grave culture under the influence of traditional Chinese thought, “Loneliness and Isolation”, which is set in Japan and Korea, and “Ghost of a Dream”, which is set in Bangkok. “Living with Ghosts” mainly depicts the conflict between the traditional Chinese culture of graves and the limited space of reality; “Loneliness and Isolation” describes the coexistence of ghosts and humans caused
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[Reading Response2] Communal After-Living: Asian Ghosts and the City
This article introduces three themes of Asian“apartment horror” films. The concept of “living ghost” constantly appears in the second theme. It mirrors the loneliness of both living beings and ghosts, which satirizes the gradual separation of social relations as well as the housing problems (the coffin homes) caused by capitalism. I feel that we are gradually moving toward the lifestyle of a “living ghost” as we grow up. We were vibrant and enjoyed close friendships during school time, but such feelings and relationships faded when growing up and becoming exposed to cutthroat capitalism. It’s also ironic how the indifferent society
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[Reading response 2]-Migratory Cities-Wang Tianyi
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[Reading Response] The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities – LISBOA Brayden Daniel
As technology has spread, social media takes up a massive part in our daily lives. In some aspects, you could say that social media is almost as good as ones’ identity. The article ‘The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities’ explores how film and media affect our views on the world and life as a whole. The article defines ‘CyberCities’ as the virtual or digital spaces that exist within computer networks, such as the internet. These so called cities are not physical entities but rather conceptual and digital representations of urban environments. It was interesting to see how ‘CyberCities’ blur the
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[Reading Response] The Imaginary Real World of CyberCities- Chung Lap Hang David 3036076653
Imaginary worlds refer to fictional settings created through space. These worlds are often intricately designed and serve as the backdrop for stories, adventures, and exploration. They can range from fantastical realms filled with magic and mythical creatures to futuristic societies set in space or alternate realities. They can also serve as a reflection or prediction of the world, with influences from society and politics as well as contemporary social issues and trends. Through these worlds, creators can give the target audience a glimpse into another parallel reality and possibly immerse into experiencing a parallel reality other than the one we
[Reading Response] William M. Tsutsui
Oh No, There Goes Tokyo looks into the Japanese obsession with the fictional destruction of their own cities in various mediums such as films, anime or manga. According to the author, a lot of this stems from post-war anxiety of an imminent bombing. The events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki towards the end of the war have had such an impact on Japan’s subconscious, leading many creatives to infuse personal trauma into their work. Thus, the art produced could be interpreted as both a reminder for the old and an optimistic view towards the future for the young. The theme of