tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post7709151606148816375..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Golden Horse Awards: Ethan's Little Buddy, Nicholas Absent ShirtNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76850357952318281932010-11-25T11:07:32.883-05:002010-11-25T11:07:32.883-05:00i think the reason that having the outstanding tai...i think the reason that having the outstanding taiwanese film is all because the golden horse award was founded and held in taiwan, and after 90's the taiwanese film industry was decreasing like flying...so they established an award to maintain taiwan's position in the so-called chinese movie...<br />so it's kind of like the consolation prize for taiwanese movies... <br /><br />but in the past 5 years, the winners of taiwanese outstanding film award are really goood movies!<br /><br />at some level, they're better than the best picture award winners<br /><br />it's my own opinion, because im taiwanes and i love taiwanese movies :DK.C.Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183148027872556901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5919423385878855642010-11-24T23:21:42.238-05:002010-11-24T23:21:42.238-05:00awesome post Nathaniel. hell, i feel like i just w...awesome post Nathaniel. hell, i feel like i just watched the Golden Horse Awards live!Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673028877943402977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71127978900455045512010-11-24T02:42:11.617-05:002010-11-24T02:42:11.617-05:00ethan ruan has come a long way from music videos t...ethan ruan has come a long way from music videos to idol dramas to films. it is not hard to see the potential in him even in tv dramas where he explored different range of characters like the charming whippersnapper in 'my queen' (a rom-com) to the awkward loner in 'wayward kenting' (drama). what can i say, i'm a fan! <br />nat r: from a chinese-speaking cinephile, always very very nice to read a coverage of a humble non-hollywood-centric film awards in non-asian-centric media :)mikimauserwitznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-92051686543413587742010-11-23T10:55:11.229-05:002010-11-23T10:55:11.229-05:00the filmfare takes place in the same period of ame...the filmfare takes place in the same period of american awards, more or less<br /><br />it's a problem to know the exact day so early, since they haven't an official site...but I will let you know something<br /><br />yes, they have been awesome, expecially two years ago when they were co-hosted by the newcomers Imran Khan (Aamir's nephew) and Ranbir KapoorMirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79550920709240559332010-11-23T07:22:51.786-05:002010-11-23T07:22:51.786-05:00Mirko -- when does filmfare take place. i'd lo...Mirko -- when does filmfare take place. i'd love to write that up each year because some of the clips i've seen have been awesome.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36690329326821951752010-11-23T05:07:48.633-05:002010-11-23T05:07:48.633-05:00actually it's quite strange that FILMFARE AWAR...actually it's quite strange that FILMFARE AWARDS, one of the main Indian Movie Awards, has not a real site, considering also that it's related to a such influence movie magazine and the audiences could vote the nominees...<br /><br />anyway if you're looking for some informations about it, wikipedia could be a real help<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmfare_awardsMirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-35229667905711042962010-11-22T22:09:37.546-05:002010-11-22T22:09:37.546-05:00anon -- that's his girlfriend.anon -- that's his girlfriend.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-60797515141173217202010-11-22T21:22:16.684-05:002010-11-22T21:22:16.684-05:00Thanks Mirko. Like I wrote, I think there are som...Thanks Mirko. Like I wrote, I think there are some problems with the movie but I think you might enjoy it anyway. Aishwarya is WONDERFUL in it. I very much appreciated Shahrukh's performance too - he is such a strong and appealing actor. I can certainly understand why he's considered the king. I sort of think of him as Bollywood's Tom Hanks. I'll have to watch more Bollywood films to apprecaite Aamir Kahn more but thanks so much for the insight. I tried to find a website for the Filmfare awards with all the winners from all the previous years but couldn't. I did find results from the last 2 years though - I thought Jodhaa Akbar was a tremendous film - it's where I was first exposed to Hrithik! Nate - if you haven't seen that one, see it! It's great.billybilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63353647613290958072010-11-22T18:26:12.875-05:002010-11-22T18:26:12.875-05:00Nathaniel -- While interviewing Ethan Ruan pre-his...Nathaniel -- While interviewing Ethan Ruan pre-his win, a stunning woman(a costar of his? girlfriend?)wearing an of white gown was asked a few questions as well. Who is she? She is the same one he gave an awkward hug to right before he got to the podium.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45683526796630149972010-11-22T17:59:09.217-05:002010-11-22T17:59:09.217-05:00I avoided to express a prediction regarding Hrithi...I avoided to express a prediction regarding Hrithik-Shahrukh race just because I haven't watched Guzaarish yet<br />Yes, SHAHRUKH is normally perceived as THE KING OF BOLLYWOOD, even if, actually, his historical rival, the ubergreat Aamir Khan outclassed him in the bollywood power list <br />Regarding Hrithik, in occasion of all his winning at Filmfare and other indian awards, Shahrukh was among the losers...so I think it's possible for Hrithik to win again, but it's difficult to understimate Sharukh's chances, since his perf in MY NAME IS KHAN was widely appreciated<br /><br />besides, since 2002 the winning in the Best Actor Race (I'm considering the Filmfare Awards at the moment) have been a matter among Hrithik, Shahrukh and Amitabh Bachchan, I wonder if this year they could go with some "dark horses", just to change a little bit...we'll see...Mirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-31239774378268085772010-11-22T16:11:21.188-05:002010-11-22T16:11:21.188-05:00Mirko - I couldn't believe it when I heard tha...Mirko - I couldn't believe it when I heard that Aishwarya started out as a beauty queen! Her presence on screen and her power is breathtaking - and she is GORGEOUS! I loved her in Guzaarish. And I do love Kajol. I would be perfectly happy if she won best actress but I see you're avoiding addressing the Shahrukh vs Hrithik competition. Uh oh. I do think Shahrukh was wonderful in KHAN but I feel like Hrithik went just a little further in Guzaarish. He's so raw and so caustic and also so warm. It's a really tough call, I think. From what I understand Shahrukh is the truly respected actor whereas Hrithik is seen more as a dancer/star. Do you think that would mean the awards would lean more toward Shahrukh?billybilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-69262385081865452072010-11-22T16:05:28.170-05:002010-11-22T16:05:28.170-05:00in MY NAME IS KHAN the couple SHAHRUKH/KAJOL rocks...in MY NAME IS KHAN the couple SHAHRUKH/KAJOL rocks...I hope she will win Best Actress at Filmfare, Starscreen and IIFA<br /><br />what about beautiful Aishwarya in GUZAARISH? normally her JODI with Hrithik is one of the best of indian recent cinema...and maybe not just the recent...Mirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14567012016465807192010-11-22T14:58:47.368-05:002010-11-22T14:58:47.368-05:00I'm so blind. I should have realized. I'...I'm so blind. I should have realized. I'm going to have to be even more careful and read EVERY SINGLE WORD YOU EVER WRITE! Go see Guzaarish - it's sort of a mess as a movie but it's a very interesting vehicle of Mr. Roshan. Did you see MY NAME IS KHAN?billybilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19301949205227842202010-11-22T14:17:45.284-05:002010-11-22T14:17:45.284-05:00I wonder if this awards show has English subtitles...I wonder if this awards show has English subtitles anywhere on the web? That would be fun.<br /><br />I admit I didn't recognize (The Other) Tony Leung for a second or two. He's aged a bit since he, well, made me, um, er, agitated in The Lover. ;-)Dave in Alamitos Beachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-71455950815925183412010-11-22T12:34:12.681-05:002010-11-22T12:34:12.681-05:00billybil -- am I familiar? Hrithik has his own lab...billybil -- am I familiar? Hrithik has <a href="http://filmexperience.blogspot.com/search/label/Hrithik%20Roshan" rel="nofollow">his own label here</a> )NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10774389526425012992010-11-22T12:03:32.851-05:002010-11-22T12:03:32.851-05:00Indian film awards will happen before July...and y...Indian film awards will happen before July...and yes, the race between Hrithik and Shahrukh will be a tough one!Mirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7915139758833822772010-11-22T10:51:21.547-05:002010-11-22T10:51:21.547-05:00Thanks for this! I LOVE getting glimpses into ot...Thanks for this! I LOVE getting glimpses into other country's award shows. I think there's gonna be a HUGE competition in best actor in India this (next) year. Roshan for Guzaarish and Khan for My Name is Khan. Two incredibly powerhouse performances. I think this won't happen until next July but oh boy is that gonna be hot. (I think there's some "history" between these two going way back - by history I mean of the competitive kind, not the romantic kind (although are you familiar with Hrithik Roshan? Oh My GOD is he a doll!!!))billybilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78328292441020797732010-11-22T09:56:03.103-05:002010-11-22T09:56:03.103-05:00Supporting Actress was the least surprised in the ...Supporting Actress was the least surprised in the acting category at that night.<br /><br />Hao Lei won for her single-mother character in 'The Fourth Portrait'. She is a Chinese actress, but it's a Taiwan's film.<br />(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw1I57wVnps)<br /><br />Hao Lei is the actress who played the main character'Yu Hung' in Liu Ye's 'Summer Palace'.<br /><br />A very good stage/film actress in Mainland China. She deserves the award.Chusangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54053029365258990432010-11-22T09:50:05.793-05:002010-11-22T09:50:05.793-05:00also, Ethan Ruan won over other nominees was reall...also, Ethan Ruan won over other nominees was really the biggest surprise at the night. Really!<br /><br />Because when the nomination came out, people all considered at the least favorite to win (though he's a Taiwan superstar, and a lady-killer), media described his nomination is already his award.<br /><br />Also, because people expected Wang Xue Qi 'Bodyguards and Assassins' to win. As he is a very experienced actor from China, people would call him 'Teacher', a master in acting. And he has provided a very moving father performance in the film. (He won the best supporting actor award last year for his master performance in 'Forever Enthralled' (maybe that's one of the reason he lost).<br /><br />Qin Hao 'Spring Fever' was also considered as a potential winner. (gay character, Liu Ye's film, and he's from Mainland China)Chusangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-88608333866938084412010-11-22T09:39:56.057-05:002010-11-22T09:39:56.057-05:00People tend to consider Taiwan's Golden Horse ...People tend to consider Taiwan's Golden Horse as the 'Chinese Oscar', because they welcome wide-open submissions from all over the Asia, all the Chinese-languge-speaking films could submit for the awards, no matter which countries they come from.<br /><br />Also, because they judge the film in a more artistic way, (in compare to HK Film Award/ Golden Roster/ Hundred Flowers), that's why you will see them honoring Art/low-budget/ independent films instead of blockbusters or epic.<br /><br />That's why even though 'Bodyguards and Assassins' (a big hit from HK, HK Film Award Best Pic last year) or 'Aftershock' (also a big hit, epic, audience's favorite) lost the awards to smaller film like 'The Fourth Portrait' (Taiwan) and 'Spring Fever' (China).<br /><br />Also, the choices are made by a group of film professionals, like Cannes film festival.<br /><br />As for HK Film Awards, they also welcome films from Taiwan/ China (But, at least three main roles like Dir/Leading Actor/ Scriptwriter etc have to be from HK), but mainly, they are honoring HK locals. <br /><br />HK Film Awards mostly honor Big Hits, Audience favorite instead of critics' choices, so we see 'Bodyguards and Assassins' won over 'KJ: Music and Life' (considers as the best docu in HK ever) and 'Ip Man' won over 'The Way We Are' (I consider it as the best HK film in the past 5 years).<br /><br />Golden Roster/ Hundred Flowers Awards are limited for films from Mainland China.Chusangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-68174756392738281152010-11-22T09:11:17.495-05:002010-11-22T09:11:17.495-05:00I love your articles on GOLDEN HORSES...I'm wa...I love your articles on GOLDEN HORSES...I'm waiting the one for HONG KONG FILM AWARDS<br /><br />I hope I could watch these movies soon, particularly MONGAMirkonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7813763685122221492010-11-21T16:29:55.984-05:002010-11-21T16:29:55.984-05:00The voting process of the GH awards changes (sligh...The voting process of the GH awards changes (slightly) every year. <br /><br />This year they first gather up a jury of 9 people to watch all the submissions (around 130 films) and come up with the nominations. Then they bring in another jury of 8 people to watch all the nominees (around 30 films). Then they combine these two jury together to vote for the winner. <br /><br />On the final voting day, everyone's cell phone will be taken away (until the end of the award ceremony) and everything they say during the 10 hours discussion will be recorded on tape.<br /><br />This is in my opinions, the best group of winners the golden horse awards has offered in almost a decade.<br />My favorite film is the brilliant "The Forth Portrait" but "When Love Comes" is pretty deserving too. <br /><br />Most people were surprised to see Lu Li-Ping won best actress over Xu Fan, who is fantastic and the saving grace of "Aftershock". But I though Li-Ping managed to be both heartbreaking and funny in "City Monkey", an otherwise poor film. Her only film available on Netfilx is "The Blue Kite", which won her the best actress award in Tokyo film festival.joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-11493001392701429712010-11-21T12:59:52.463-05:002010-11-21T12:59:52.463-05:00Love when you cover stuff like this. Real interest...Love when you cover stuff like this. Real interesting.RJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960849284510182412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-72906496214364337352010-11-21T12:58:02.699-05:002010-11-21T12:58:02.699-05:00Oh, and Ethan Ruan's Best Actor win is a first...Oh, and Ethan Ruan's Best Actor win is a first by a Taiwanese actor in that category in 11 years! (in the lead actor categories it's still very much dominated by HK or Chinese players...)Tonynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37961611653002588142010-11-21T12:56:54.119-05:002010-11-21T12:56:54.119-05:00John -- thanks. I'd cover more than just the G...John -- thanks. I'd cover more than just the Golden Horse but it's hard to keep up with information (I should make a spreadsheet to remember WHEN each country's Oscars are held because the calendar is all over the place). Thankfully I guess i have enough Chinese speaking readers that keep me informed of the golden horse.<br /><br />Other countries / languages are slacking in sending me info :)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.com