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| New York Shows Leslie Film -Subway Cinema May 26th Memorial Day Subway cinemaTo To celebrate the life and work of Leslie Cheung, we'll be programming two of his best films on Memorial Day, May 26, 2003. If you're only familiar with his work in FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE, do yourself a favor and come see Leslie in the movies that made him famous. At 8:30PM we'll be showing the Hong Kong classic, THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR (1993). Considered the ultimate romantic swordplay film, this movie stars Leslie Cheung and Brigitte Lin, and is filmed by Peter Pau, the cinematographer from CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON. One of Hong Kong's best-loved movies, this is a must-see for anyone who's ever wanted to check out what pitch perfect pop cinema can be. Following THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR, a 2nd Leslie Cheung feature will be screened to close out the festival. Though we do not yet have a definite title confirmed, several of his most beloved classics are currently being considered Asian Films Are Go!!! 2003 New York Asian Film Festival May 15-May 26, 2003 at the Anthology Film Archives (32 Second Avenue, @ Second Street) New York's best contemporary Asian film festival erupts like a volcano with 21 of the latest and greatest from India, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand and Japan. 22 movies from 6 countries 12 days of non-stop motion picture madness 2 International premieres 5 North American premieres 2 US premieres 7 New York premieres The full schedule is up on our award-winning website: www.subwaycinema.com On Memorial Day, Monday May 26, we will be having a tribute to Leslie Cheung, the Hong Kong legend who committed suicide on April 1, 2003. At 8:30PM we will be screening his classic swordplay romance, THE BRIDE WITH WHITE HAIR (1993). This will be followed by a screening of another Leslie Cheung classic, yet to be announced. |