Tag Archives: #film

Jupiter

Posted on March 15, 2015 by d4vid

Hey, I know three of those four Chinese characters! Today, I had lunch at Pistolera and then went to the movie theater next door for the first time. Yes, that’s communist art deco.  Really great theater, despite its long throw.  It’s telling … Continue reading →

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Wolf

Posted on March 15, 2015 by d4vid

Xioahan, Eli, & I went to a movie yesterday.  I had thought Wolf Totem was a Chinese movie but — standing outside by the poster, waiting — I realized it was directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud.  Off the top of my … Continue reading →

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Opera

Posted on February 24, 2015 by d4vid

Xiaohan, Eli, & I went to a Peking Opera performance comprising two plays.  The first had lots of Wushu fighting, which was enjoyable.  The second was mostly talking and singing, telling the story (I pieced together) of an emperor’s concubine … Continue reading →

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Achievement

Posted on February 18, 2015 by d4vid

Unlocked several achievements just now: Broke my longest dry spell for not seeing a movie in a theater since I was, I don’t know, in junior high, probably? Saw my first movie here in China. Specifically, saw my first Jackie Chan movie … Continue reading →

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Cryptanalysis

Posted on January 24, 2015 by d4vid

CCTV are the state-run television channels here in China.  Because of the Mandarin/Cantonese split I’ve discussed, they are always subtitled in Simplified Chinese.  I watch quite a bit of CCTV9 because it’s the documentary network. I’ve watched documentaries on… The … Continue reading →

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Bookstore

Posted on January 24, 2015 by d4vid

A coworker told me there were lots of bookstores along Fuzhou Road, so yesterday I went up there to check it out.  The biggest — with the catchy name “Shanghai Bookstore” — is seven floors high and was as packed … Continue reading →

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Campanology

Posted on January 16, 2015 by d4vid

So, this is a thing.  (Found it fascinating as a student of all things bell.) “Taco Bell features a vast and eclectic menu, featuring a plethora of tacos, burritos, nachos, quesadillas, beverages, and other often delicious food items.” Bonus points for … Continue reading →

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Heist

Posted on January 6, 2015 by d4vid

This is my closest market: Despite the dubious punctuation, I’m told it’s the Chinese equivalent of Whole Foods.  And, no, even here you can’t escape the “Whole Foods? More like whole paycheck” joke. City Super always has music playing that … Continue reading →

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