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July 23, 2019 Kimberly Lindbergs Actors, American Cinema, Bruce Lee, Hong Kong Cinema, Movie Reviews

REMEMBERING BRUCE LEE ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

“Here we are . . . still talking about him. And for good reason. He tried to live what he believed. When you see him on screen you’re not just seeing a performance, you’re seeing the real human being.” – Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee’s daughter. Tomorrow, November 27, marks what would have been Bruce Lee’s … Continue reading REMEMBERING BRUCE LEE ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

February 23, 2018February 24, 2018 Kimberly Lindbergs Crime, FilmStruck, Hong Kong Cinema, Movie Reviews

Triad Theater: THE MISSION (1999)

Shakespearean in its scope and operatic in its execution, THE MISSION (‘99) remains one of the most taut, compelling and superbly composed films made in Hong Kong during the 1990s. This sinewy thriller helped cement Johnnie To’s reputation as one of today’s most accomplished action directors and you can currently catch it streaming on FilmStruck … Continue reading Triad Theater: THE MISSION (1999)

“Trapped in time and caged in celluloid, these flickering figures have become part our shared experience, our memories and our dreams.”
– Kimberly Lindbergs

Kimberly Lindbergs is a freelance writer & member of the Alliance of Women Film Journalists. She blogs at Cinebeats.com and has contributed to numerous websites and publications including Turner Classic Movies, FilmStruck, Publishers Weekly, Cineaste, Fandor, Paracinema, Cinedelica and The Cultural Gutter.