FILM SCREENING
CINEDOOM: WON KAR-WAI DOUBLE FEATURE
Curated by Awardee Blackhorse Lowe
In partnership with Circle Cinema & Tulsa Artist Fellowship
CINEDOOM culminates 2023 with three screenings showcasing glorious 35mm films at Circle Cinema. Don't miss your chance to experience Gummo by Harmony Korine, The Warriors by Walter Hill, and a double feature of Wong Kar-wai films Ashes of Time & In the Mood for Love. Each screening includes a special introduction by CINEDOOM curator, award-winning filmmaker, and Tulsa Artist Fellowship awardee Blackhorse Lowe.
For additional information and tickets, visit CircleCinema.org
Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Tickets
Circle Cinema
10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
CineDOOM invites you to experience a 35mm double feature that pays homage to the cinematic brilliance of Wong Kar-Wai. We begin with Ashes of Time Redux, a departure from martial arts conventions, exploring themes of yearning, memory, and a bygone era. During the intermission, fill up a retro 'Oyster Box' with Chinese food to enjoy in the theatre during the final program of the night, Wong Kar-Wai's Cannes award-winning masterpiece, In the Mood for Love, which beautifully defines his artistry. A special thank you goes to Dylan Skolnick at Cinema Arts Centre.
Tulsa Artist Fellowship is committed to arts accessibility and ticket subsidy is available for audience members experiencing hardship. Please get in touch with info@tulsaartistfellowship.org for more information.
ASHES OF TIME REDUX (93m, 1994/2008, China)
Writer/Director: Wong Kar-Wai. Cinematographers: Christopher Doyle, Pun-Leung Kwan. Editors: Kit-Wai Kai, Chi-Leung Kwong, Patrick Tam, William Chang. Cast: Leslie Cheung, Tony Leung Kar-Fai, Brigitte Lin, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Carina Lau, Charlie Yeung, Jacky Cheung. Based on Louis Cha's novel "The Eagle-Shooting Heroes." Distributor: Sony Classic Pictures.
In the vast expanse of ancient China's western desert, Ouyang Feng, tormented by lost love, oversees contract killings by skilled swordsmen. Ashes of Time Redux diverges from typical martial arts cinema, embracing an atmospheric, episodic narrative exploring memory and yearning. Wong Kar-wai's 2008 re-release at Cannes, despite facing various challenges like the death of lead actor Leslie Cheung and deteriorated negatives and score, marks a significant juncture in its cinematic journey. This visually and emotionally evocative odyssey defies the constraints of mainstream martial arts cinema, offering a glimpse into the ancient teachings of a bygone era, untainted by modern complexities, and celebrating the ebb and flow of human energies throughout the seasons.
IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (97m, 2001, China)
Writer/Director: Won Kar-Wai. Producer/Editor/Costume Designer/Production Designer: William Chang. Art Director: Lim Chung Man. Executive Producers: Ye-cheng Chan, Gilles Ciment. Cinematographers: Christopher Doyle, Pun-Leung Kwan, Ping Bin Lee. Music by: Michael Galasso, Shigeru Umebayashi. Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Siu Ping-Lam. Distributor: Janus Films.
In 1962 British Hong Kong, Chow Mo-Wan and Su Li-Zhen, neighbors in adjacent apartments, lead quiet, solitary lives due to their spouses' frequent absences. Lonely nights at noodle stalls, coupled with an overbearing landlady and rowdy Mahjong-playing neighbors, draw them together. When they discover their spouses are having an affair, their bond deepens, despite their attempts to resist it. The film is imbued with the tension of unfulfilled longing, from the slow-motion cinematography to the design elements, creating a palpable undercurrent of sexual desire. When they finally decide to be together, fate's clock conspires to keep them apart - yearning transcends into haunting memories that each must learn to carry. In the Mood for Love was honored with multiple nominations and awards at the Cannes Film Festival, including Best Actor, Technical Grand Prize and the Palme d'Or nomination. Won Kar-Wai's ability to convey profound emotion and narratives through minimal storytelling comes from his distinctive artistic vision. Put simply, "In the Mood for Love" is a prime example of his cinematic mastery.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
IMAGE: Tulsa Artist Fellow Blackhorse Lowe.
Blackhorse Lowe is a filmmaker from the Navajo Nation whose non-traditional films focus on stories through a Native lens. He has written and directed multiple episodes for the Hulu/FX series RESERVATION DOGS and has directed several episodes for Paramount (Joe Pickett), ABC (Big Sky), Starz (Blindspotting) and most recently for Prime Video (Outer Range). His 2019 feature film, FUKRY won BEST FILM at the Terres en Vues/Land InSights Montreal First Peoples Festival in 2020. He is a 2012 Sundance Institute Time Warner Native Producing Fellow. Lowe’s feature directorial debut 5th WORLD premiered at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and screened at film festivals around the world. He received the New Mexico New Visions Contract Award and Panavision Award for his short, SHIMÁSÁNÍ. The film premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and went on to screen at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. A recipient of a New Media Award, Lowe is an alumni of the Sundance Institute’s NativeLab, Producers Lab and Screenwriters Writers Lab. A current recipient of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship, Lowe resides in Oklahoma and is frequently working on independent and collaborative film projects within the global Indigenous film and arts community. He is currently in development for the epic feature “Lords of the Earth,” which made the 2020 Blacklist, an industry annual spotlight featuring the most promising scripts in film and television.
CINEDOOM
Cinedoom is a celebration of the theatrical experience at its best, showcasing masterpieces that embody both grit and perfection. It brings together cinematic classic masterpieces from revered directors like Akira Kurosawa and David Lynch alongside cutting-edge Indigenous films that push the boundaries of contemporary storytelling. This diverse array of cinematic experiences invites viewers to explore new horizons in storytelling. CineDOOM is curated by Tulsa Artist Fellowship awardee Blackhorse Lowe.
ABOUT CIRCLE CINEMA
Circle Cinema uses film to foster understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the human experience and create community among the viewers in the restored historic Circle Cinema theatre.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE
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