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in the times that every time you see new york now; woody Allen, Pollokaville, there are always scenes of the trade towers that are no longer with us, but although this film is situated in New Yoik, there are no scenes of the outside world. Why is this. and why do the Chinese suffer such great difficulties in New York. A film by wayne wang based on a book which was thought to be forgotten until the chinese literature came into a period of renaissance in the 1970s, Wayne wang named after the actor John Wayne, ironically this wasn't even his real name, it was something like marilyn, so either or, Wayne Wang was always going to be called after an American icon, much to his parents desire. The film juxtaposes culture; chinese onto the new setting; New York. it does this with a relationship at the centre and the chinese culture surrounding this relationship. For the chinese in this film; mostly men, as they have moved to New york to send back money to china, a woman is seen as a much needed asset, an asset that enables the continuing of their culture and their family in their new found land. the woman, has this pressure put upon her and so does the man, ben loi, the man impotent, and the woman cuckolds him to make the rest of the family happy, This film is a great insight into the Chinese and the idea of an alien in a foreign country, both with ben loi going back to china to marry and his wife to be coming over to America, Was it sting wha sang WOOOaaah I'm an alien, I'm a little alien, i'm an englishman in New York.

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This film is the most subertfuge laden film I have ever seen. It is so complicated to work out as to who is actually in the know and who is bluffing. Not everyone can know everything.

This film is expertly shot and the twists and turns the plot takes are though out well.

The film is shot in black and white and this adds to the imagery of the film.

Tantislising and so succintly done.

Clockwatchers is a beautifully well rendered depiction of the frustration of office work and the nature of office friendships. Parker Posey simply glistens as Margaret while Lisa Kudrow puts in a smart turn as an aspiring actress. The film derives its humour from strength of characterisation. Each of the four main characters are extremely well-drawn and there's a nice Generation X feel to proceedings. A subplot about office thefts and occasional narrative keep events moving along nicely and there are some great observations! Toni Collette who went on to appear in the Sixth Sense puts in a nicely subtle performance. Watch it! Which reminds me it's 5pm and I'm off home.

A masterful exercise in sustained suspense, Katherine Hepburn's perfect marriage soon becomes shrouded with sinister shadows. The playing from the cast really is excellent on every level - Robert Taylor is fantastic as the psychotic husband, Robert Mitchum the epitome of restraint and charm, but there's no denying this is Katherine Hepburn's movie. And she is magnetic, she conveys a toughness of character but a sensitivity which radiates. And at 39 she's looking fantastic. Many new directors would be well advised to watch this, as a lesson in how to make a great movie!