Wednesday, January 18, 2017

100 Words on Michael Wong's "The Story of 90 Coins" (2015)


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By Thomas Puhr

In his directorial debut, “The Story of 90 Coins,” Michael Wong explores the peaks and valleys of a months-long relationship between the sentimental Wang Yuyang (Dongjun Han) and the ambitious Chen Wen (Zhuang Zhiqi), all in under 10 minutes, no less. The central conceit (Wang Yuyang gives Chen Wen a coin and accompanying note to mark each of their 90 encounters) allows Wong to hopscotch freely amongst the couple’s experiences, which range from comic to unabashedly-melodramatic. Despite an unnecessary postscript, the action ends on a pleasantly-ambiguous note. The cinematography, which tempers some overwrought moments with a crisp sheen, stands out.

1 comment:

  1. Hello Editor,

    Hope this message finds you well. It has been more than 2 years now since you've last reviewed my short film 'The Story of 90 Coins'.

    This time, I've got a directorial micro short (The Tattooist) which I would like to share with you. It's currently making its round at the horror film festival circuit and has been winning a number of international accolades. Winner at Canada's Bloody Horror International Film Festival, Horrorhaus Film Festival in LA, Canada's Terror in the Bay Film Festival and multiple wins at Diabolical Horror Film Festival, to name a few.

    Screener: www.vimeo.com/274119385/

    It features stellar performances from Troy's Team Action and amazing music by Found In The Attic. Further info regarding the film can be found in the press kit link below. Additional images such as poster, cover photo and screengrabs are available.

    Press kit: www.michaelwongcc.com/TheTattooist-PressKit.pdf
    IMDb page: www.imdb.com/title/tt9020554/
    Poster, Cover Photo & Screengrabs: www.michaelwongcc.com/TheTattooist.zip
    Promotional Print: www.michaelwongcc.com/TheTattooist-PromoPrint.zip
    Behind-the-scene Videos and Photos: www.michaelwongcc.com/TheTattooist-BTS.zip

    Hope you liked the film and perhaps review it on your site and/or at the film's IMDb User Review page. Thank you.


    With regards,
    Michael Wong
    wongchanchou@yahoo.com

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