Movie Review: Freaks (1932) directed by Tod Browning Madame Tetrallini (Rose Dione) is, by 1930s standards, a good circus owner. She likes to think of the circus employees as a family, and is especially considers her employees with disabilities or deformities as her “children.” Most other people, including themselves, call them “freaks.” Thanks to her skill… Continue reading Movie Review: Freaks (1932)
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Movie Review: Golden Swallow
Movie Review: Golden Swallow (1968) directed by Cheh Chang “Golden Swallow” Hsieh Wo Yeh (Pei-Pei Cheng) is happy living in an isolated valley with her new friend and protector “Iron Whip” Han Tao (Lieh Lo). One day they learn of a wandering warrior called “Silver Roc” (Jimmy Wang Yu) who ruthlessly exterminates criminals with his swooping… Continue reading Movie Review: Golden Swallow
Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast (1991) directed by Gary Trousdale Once upon a time, there was an enchantress who went to an eleven year old boy’s house in disguise. When he refused to let her in because her disguise was ugly, she punished his rudeness by turning him into a beast, and everyone else in… Continue reading Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast (1991)