#lun-mei gwei

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Lun-Mei Gwei brings her role in "Weekend In Taipei" as a drug mule getaway driver named Joey as circumstantial evidence that Taiwanese women may be the cutest Asians to ever walk the Earth. George Huang's flick is inspired by those Blockbuster/Liquor Store early 2000'S VHS rental kung-fu flicks that I used to gorge on as a kid when Jackie Chan was king and Jet Li was a new name to U.S. audiences. The film stars Luke Evans doing his best Van Damme or Segal impression, as he goes undercover in Taipei to bring down a heroin pusher. The big problem? The pusher is married to his old Taiwanese flame who he has a love child with unbeknownst to him for the past fifteen years when he was last undercover in Taipei. The film features great camera shots of Taipei city life, Marriot and 7-11 product placements, and shots of Gwei pushing Ferrari Spyder's to the extreme in one scene, and in another driving a Toyota Sienna with the utmost serenity - both moments equally captivating. The love triangle angle makes "Weekend In Taipei" a solid romance flick, while the lack Luke Evans', John, getting a whole teenager sprung on him invites substantial pondering about female body autonomy and their responsibility with their knowledge about proper paternity that often gets abused. The comedic timing helps to let off the gas of the seriousness the melodrama provides and the action sequences demand attention. Again, anytime Gwei is behind the wheel, whether she's test driving a Ferrari or in a car chase is must watch, while Evans beating the brakes off of Huang's cohorts is a treat as opposed to a chore in this era where every action flick is trying to be the next "John Wick". There's plenty violence in "Taipei", it's just not gory to the point that it's more taxing on the patience of the viewers than the characters. This isn't torture porn. "Weekend In Taipei" is the American family fun I grew up on - an Asian export with stylized action violence, corny jokes, a foreign beauty, fast cars, and a cast that speaks strictly English like no other language existed.

Huang is the Shaw Brother the world never knew until now.

C.V.R. The Bard 10th/Nov.2k24

[kaipanzero]

Weekend in Taipei (2024)

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[2024 year in review ~ Vogue Taiwan]

JAN - Hikari Mitsushima

FEB - Stephanie Hsu

MAR - Hyunji Shin

APR - Kiko Mizuhara

MAY - Kate Moss

JUN - Yun Yun Sun, Trinity Liao

JUL - Nymphia Wind

AUG - Chia-ling, Lin Yu Ting, Lee Yang, Wang Chi-lin

SEP - Kim Ji Won

OCT - Gwei Lun-Mei

NOV - Zhang Aijia

DEC - Tilda Swinton

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'Weekend in Taipei' Invites Us to Reignite Old Flames and Take Down the Big Drug Kahuna!

'Weekend in Taipei' Invites Us to Reignite Old Flames and Take Down the Big Drug Kahuna!

When in Taipei… (CREDIT: Ketchup Entertainment) Starring: Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, Sung Kang, Wyatt Yang, Tuo Tsung-hua, Lu Yi-ching, Patrick Lee Director: George Huang Running Time: 101 Minutes Rating: R for Mostly Guns, Some Smoke Bombs, Plus the Odd Sword and Grenade Release Date: November 8, 2024 (Theaters) What’s It About?: DEA Agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) is on the hunt for a big fish…

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[captaingimpy]

Review: Weekend in Taipei - a fun homage to 90s action flicks

Weekend in Taipei is an unapologetically nostalgic action film that feels like a love letter to the high-octane, melodramatic thrillers of the 90s and early 2000s. Directed by George Huang and featuring Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei, and Sung Kang in pivotal roles, the movie delivers a mix of explosive action, emotional beats, and stylistic flair that’s as entertaining as it is self-aware. While it’s…

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• Vogue Taiwan, October 2024

Taiwanese actress 桂綸鎂 Gwei Lun-mei, photographer Kuo Fang Wei

❛ Lun-mei using Chanel high jewellery, stylist and fashion managing editor Chen Yu, head of content Leslie Sun

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280324 - MileApo were spotted filming a variety show called “What a Trip” in New Zealand with Gwei Lun-mei and Bolin Chen

(cr. greenyapo and xym28)

[baiyunli]

thanks to @roses4buds for the tag!

favourite colour: sage green or almost any variation on pink! i've had matching pink bags and phone cases for years, so it's hard to break the habit.

currently reading: i just started 'a prayer for owen meany' by john irving today, and i'm halfway through two books - 'be not afraid of love' by mimi zhu and 'how to read now' by elaine castillo! it's slow going because i often find it hard to read new books (i'm a chronic rereader) but i'm enjoying all three so far.

last song: linger by the cranberries - it's been my Late Spring SongTM for years now.

last movie: i'm horrible at watching movies because i get so distracted, but last weekend i rewatched 'blue gate crossing' for my childhood love gwei lun-mei, and it's a really lovely film.

last series: tv shows are possibly even worse for me than movies - my roommate is watching succession so i've been catching little glimpses of it, if that counts!

sweet, savory, spicy? sweet!

craving: a coffee nanaimo bar

tea or coffee? hot? iced: iced coffee, always. i'm not too picky, but if i don't have somewhere to be in the morning i'll use my roommate's phin filter for vietnamese drip coffee.

currently working on: a jack/nico actors au that only sort of makes sense but mostly just in my head, and a leon/matthew short fic for there's only one you fest!

no idea who's done this already, so tagging @wilderhockey and @crossbackpoke-check if you feel so inclined!

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Weekend in Taipei

A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: John Lawlor: Luke Evans Joey Kang: Gwei Lun-mei Kwang: Sung Kang Raymond: Wyatt Yang Charlotte Fields: Pernell Walker Agent Simons: Zach Ireland Bolo: Patrick Lee Journalist: Virginia Chien Joey’s…

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Review phim Vây Hãm Tại Đài Bắc: Một trải nghiệm hành động hài hước đậm chất giải trí

Vây Hãm Tại Đài Bắc là một bộ phim hành động năm 2024 do George Huang đạo diễn và đồng biên kịch với Luc Besson. Bộ phim là sản phẩm hợp tác giữa Pháp và Đài Loan với sự tham gia của Luke Evans, Gwei Lun-mei và Sung Kang. Vây Hãm Tại Đài Bắc vừa ra rạp tại Việt Nam vào đầu tháng 11 này, chúng ta hãy cùng nhau tìm hiểu về bộ phim nhé! Thông tin phim Vây Hãm Tại Đài Bắc Poster phim Vây Hãm Tại Đài…

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Luke Evans talks about ‘Weekend in Taipei‘

Luke Evans is no stranger to trying out different types of films and roles. He is certainly no stranger to action movies with his latest film reminding you of his talent and versatility on the big screen. To give context, Weekend in Taipei is about an undercover mission in Taipei, where DEA agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) fell in love with his informant, Joey Kwang (Gwei Lun-mei), one of the Asian…

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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

龍門飛甲 (2011)

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藍色大門 Blue Gate Crossing (2002)  directed by Yee Chin-Yen

video edit by Denis La Funk (Cine Ronin) https://www.youtube.com/c/DenisLaFunk

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Blue Gate Crossing (2002), Yee Chin-yen "I'm thinking. In a year, three years, five years,... where will we be? You're kind, cheerful, uncomplicated. You'll be even better"