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King Hu’s ‘Raining in the Mountain’ Is Rich with Gorgeous Atmosphere

King Hu’s ‘Raining in the Mountain’ Is Rich with Gorgeous Atmosphere

The quiet, extended scenes in King Hu’s Raining in the Mountain are full of beauty as well as tension and anticipation.

It’s New Dynasty, Same as the Old Dynasty, in King Hu’s ‘The Fate of Lee Khan’

It’s New Dynasty, Same as the Old Dynasty, in King Hu’s ‘The Fate of Lee Khan’

The only truth in The Fate of Lee Khan is expressed physically, for these devious, untrustworthy characters become themselves only when fighting. Truly, we shall know them by their actions.

Everybody Goes to ‘Dragon Inn’, King Hu’s Martial Arts Milestone

Everybody Goes to ‘Dragon Inn’, King Hu’s Martial Arts Milestone

A guy walks into a bar, or rather a swordsman walks into an inn, and an anti-authoritarian swordfight ensues.

Crouching Scholar, Hidden Demon,  ‘Legend of the Mountain’

Crouching Scholar, Hidden Demon,  ‘Legend of the Mountain’

Kino Lorber's 4k restoration of King Hu's work brings the undeniable accolades "spellbinding" and "enchanted" to the fore.

Virtue and Violence: Heroes of the East/ Come Drink with Me