The Posterist
2016 - CANTONESE - MOVIE
Documentary
Yuen Tai-Yung (b. 1941) is the 2017 Hong Kong Film Award-winning Chinese painter known for his creation of over 200 iconic posters for films featuring some of the biggest stars on screen - Bruce Lee, The Hui Brothers (aka Mr Boo!), Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Stephen Chow from the 1970s to 1990s. This documentary chronicles director Hui -Wai s search for the extraordinary artist and their subsequent encounters within 12 months. It provides an intimate and nostalgic look into the world of Yuen who defined the look of movie posters during what is widely regarded as the Golden Era of Hong Kong cinema. Since its release in 2016, The Posterist has gone on to complete two sold-out runs at Hong Kong s art-house cinemas and played to audiences at festivals in Singapore, Toronto and Beijing. The film won Premi Del Jurat at Festival Nits cinema oriental Vic Barcelona. The Posterist is a 2016 Cantonese-language Documentary motion picture starring Kenny Bee, John Chong, Michael Hui, Cheung Tung Joe and Tai-yung Yuan. The Posterist was released on 15th August 2016.
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Date15 AUG 2016
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Chinese
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Documentary
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The Posterist Reviews and Ratings
Average Review Rating : positive
Positive Review Rating : 48%
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Rob Gonsalves
2436 never finds anything ironic or chilling in the notion of fans selling the past to each other. ( Read More )
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Emilie Black
The film is well done and informative, but this reviewer found herself wanting them to dig deeper into the original poster art, the painted posters, maybe get interviews with painters that are currently working ... ( Read More )
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Leonard Maltin
24x36: A Movie About Movie Posters is enjoyable and informative, especially if you have a yen for the subject as I do. ( Read More )
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Luke Y. Thompson
Its a tough grade here, as I like some of 24X36 a lot, but overall feel its a missed opportunity. ( Read More )
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