How Wong Kar Wai Made Chungking Express With $0

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

I'm very happy, humbled (and a bit surprised) that this video got 2 thousand views out of nowhere. Thanks for all the kind comments! I'm about to start working on my next one, see you there. Edit: We are at 100k views now, wow! I appreciate all the support and subscribers, if you enjoyed this video, consider checking out some of my other content as well, cheers!

[@mehrabmoghadam7590]

great video.. keep it up

[@calvindoylefilm]

Amazing video, really inspired me and got me buzzing

[@alvinmangera9498]

I don't even know you and I'm proud of you man. This is a very well done video. I was so surprised to see so few subscribers.

[@elcrgr3844]

You meant 20k ? :D

[@MalcomMorgan]

So brilliant constructing the authorial voice through archival footage!

[@straighttovideoyt]

this is a refreshing departure from the style of video essay thats taken over since Every Frame A Painting changed the game. really love it!

[@sachinnair3820]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@tehidiotboys3010]

THE PARADIGM SHIFT IS TAKING PLACE

[@jjstarrprod]

Which, btw, is in no way a bad way of video essay about filmmaking. It says a lot when a single formula has lasted for over 10 years on KZbin (yes, EFAP is 10 years old, goddammit !). And I wish for it to keep going for another 10 years. But yes, agreed that it is refreshing to see a change of pace from time to time.

[@straighttovideoyt]

@@jjstarrprod Yeah I enjoy that other type of essay a lot as well, and EFAP is even going to bless us with a few more apparently!

[@jjstarrprod]

@@straighttovideoyt they're back on youtube ?

[@danglamfilm1928]

The first time I watched Chungking Express was when I was 18 years old. I always felt it was cheesy and chaotic, like listening to a stranger recount their dream. Ten years later, I tried watching it again, and this time I truly recognized it as a masterpiece. It is a film for those who are lonely and ponder the meaning of love. If you don't empathize with and understand the psychological developments of the characters, it will be very difficult to grasp its true meaning.

[@NT-or9wh]

Same here.

[@sdqsdq6274]

hmmm never got inspired by this film before ,watch it a long time ago, kinda boring

[@wynnewijaya158]

Exactly. You know you've passed the adulting phase when you finally start appreciating and recognizing the masterpiece that is Chungking Express.

[@ssychostella]

I watched it when I was 18 as well! Needs a rewatch from me for sure.

[@lieluo2097]

“Good directors need to learn how to script”. This quote reminds me of Kygo saying “a good producer needs to know how to play at least one instrument”. It is the vertical integration of crafts that makes you a stronger practitioner in almost anything.

[@widipriyanto9876]

i want a 90's Cowboy Beebop movie with Takeshi Kaneshiro as Spike and Faye Wong as faye Valentine

[@xaviero8678]

soon enough i guess you'll be able to ask chat gpt to make it for you i guess

[@whydoimevenhere]

Not chat GPT,you can take something from human and do mix and match with your machine. thats not how you make art ​@@xaviero8678

[@robznarnii]

​@@xaviero8678 I already did 12 fingers Spike

[@Ours.r]

This is one of the most pertinent comments I've seen on KZbin.

[@henkaiiii]

so real fucking legendary comment, I wish

[@area51pictures]

Theres a million people who do "video essays" of WKW. You do the real thing. You and the guy who found the lens they used on Fallen Angels (The 6.8mm/aka the 9.8 + angle adapter)

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

That video by @WatchingtheAerial is amazing, I appreciate the kind comment!

[@SWORLD1991]

exactly this.

[@sorenkair]

this isn't a video essay tho, it's a mini doc. and they didnt even make it, just put some clips together.

[@dorien_rose]

Wonderful work indeed

[@dzltron]

​@@sorenkairyeah it's just a documentary, there was no narration, no input, just editing. A little disappointing. The editing is great but it needs more substance.

[@AikiNick]

Every once in a while, a rare event of astronomical infrequency occurs. This is one of those blessèd times that the inscrutable algorithm serves up something special to a jaded audience, thereby giving more exposure to a deserving creator. Keep going, dude. Keep going.

[@daftfunk]

why you talk like a boomer scholar?

[@ashellooe]

@@daftfunk in response to thine inquiry, I pose another; why not?

[@daftfunk]

@@ashellooe you aint what you think lill bro

[@neoshenlong]

Chungking Express is my favorite Wong Kar Wai film. It's probably one of my favorite films, period. The fact that it was made like this is heavily inspiring for me.

[@_solange]

will never get tired of hearing conversations and essays about this masterpiece.

[@Lourenco.01]

Like finding a kindred soul when striking up a conversation about this flick out in the wild

[@SidPhoenix2211]

BEAUTIFULLY put together. I've only seen three Wong Kar-Wai films so far: Chunking Express, In the Mood for Love, Fallen Angels. I'm actively watching them slowly so I don't rush it and run out of them quickly.

[@draydyoc857]

Whoa interesting that you saw them in that order so far.I would highly recommend 2046.

[@AquaticMammalOnBicycle]

3 words: Ashes of Time

[@soupnazikitcheneverett]

You've seen his best. Happy Together is another masterpiece.

[@bornanagaming3329]

Watch it last because it truly felt like the last time i saw Wong Kar-Wai and Hong Kong

[@春皮]

Watch 2046, it's my favourite. But before that, rewatch In the mood for love.

[@JacobJohnson-lh4gx]

1:20 Wow never knew the the place where Cop 663 lives is the actual home of the Christopher Doyle (the cinematographer). That's why it looks so realistic and somehow gives off a "at home" vibes where someone actually lived in, not some set design constructed facade made to improve a scene's visuals. The apartment complimented well with Cop 663's character.

[@wb2463]

Just wanted to say, I'd never heard of Chungking Express or WKW until I stumbled upon your video just now, and this video alone has persuaded me to go see this film when it's showing in a nearby cinema in a months time. I love how you forgo the KZbin "video essay" stylings for something closer to a traditional documentary, and your editing skills bring the whole thing together; it's a little piece of art in its own right. I'll definitely be checking out more of your work.

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

Chungking Express is one of the best films of all time for me and many others, you're lucky that you have the opportunity to see it in a cinema so definitely go for it, I'm sure you'll love it too.

[@wb2463]

@@JustOneMoreThing_YT It's one of the benefits of living in/close to London. We have quite a few nice independent cinemas that show stuff like this.

[@brian-beeler]

No life is complete without spending a few nights at the Chungking Mansions. =) Chinese cinema are so underrated in the West. Thank you for showing the English speaking world what they've been missing. Your videos are well written, well edited and "enlightens" viewers to something beautiful. Subscribed. I'm putting in a plug for my favorite movie of all time: "Light the Red Lantern". A movie in which every scene, every character, every shot and every word is perfect. Where Western cinema struggles to create complex female characters "Light the Red Lantern" does it right. Also "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" is so very good. It''s like an "anti-parody" of traditional Chinese "Kung Fu" movies, which are good when taken into context. Chinese cinema is a "rabbit hole" where once you start watching it you can't stop.

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

Thank you for your comment! I have been deeply in love with Eastern cinema for a long time. Especially Japanese and South Korean, but in the last few years I've been watching many films from China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and they're indeed very inspiring. I also hope more and more people will explore this world, because there are many hidden gems in foreign cinema from the last 30 years.

[@London755]

Chungking mansion is an incredible warren of life, but its also the only pnly place i ever experienced the misery of bed bugs.

[@noneofyourbusiness1114]

This is HONG KONG cinema. NOT Chinese.

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

@brian-beeler I'm not sure if you will see this, but thank you for your recommendation. I watched 'Raise The Red Lantern' last night, it was beautiful. Gong Li is brilliant and the other mistresses were also written and performed perfectly.

[@jeanivanjohnson]

@@noneofyourbusiness1114 hong kong is a part of china.

[@MrHorse-by3mp]

Superlatives fail in trying to describe the genius of Chungking Express. Such a brilliant, moving, transcendently beautiful movie. Tony Leung and Faye Wong are perfect. The soundtrack is sublime. This is film in the most literal sense. You can practically smell the acetate wafting off of it. First watched it around '98 and if anything it's gotten even better with age.

[@TroyBrophy]

This film has been in my top 5 since I first saw it in the late 90s. The 'other half' of the story, "Fallen Angels," is fantastic too.

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

I'm in a constant debate with myself about which one I like more, so I agree.

[@beckobert]

Fallen Angels is soooooo good.

[@renzocandia99]

I really like this short-documentary style that you managed to achieve. I think is enlighting to listen to people that were involved in the film, or people like Tarantino talking about it. Keep it that way man! Congrats.

[@obscurity_films]

Man, I love this film so much and have had a big focus on micro-budget filmmaking on my channel, but I've never looked at this film through that lens. Maybe because I've always assumed a certain level of budget with the actors involved, the use of "Dreams", and the expense of shooting on film, but it's cool to see how guerilla the style was. Makes me love the film that much more. Top notch video here!

[@hoplite_softworks]

I feel lucky to have been recommended this video. It has a very different style than other cinema video essays. It feels great to watch.

[@nickdedrade]

How the fuck do you not have more subscribers? This is TOP quality stuff.

[@lnrdo]

For real, was thinking the same. Seems like this is a creator who really sweats the details. Really satisfying viewing

[@cpt.jacksparrow6162]

Sadly, with a clickbait title question unanswered

[@quasont_4207]

clicked on this expecting a video essay, finished realising this is a work of art on it's own

[@travelthroughart]

KZbin recommended me this vid and the thumbnail was so nice I decided to watch the movie first and then this video. Somehow never seen a Wong Kar Wai film before, this was the first. There's so many movies to watch it's hard to decide what to choose... so I kinda just let these little signs guide me. I'm very happy I did! This movie is so special and beautiful, and you put together a very cool video about it! Thanks for the sign ;)

[@ishipseulgiwithmyself480]

Aaaah I love this video essay. The storytelling is great!

[@MrPixelMonster]

1.4k subs versus 2.6k likes on the vid tells you how criminally underrated this js

[@isengrim99]

This video made me feel like I really, REALLY wanna see this movie

[@thebrowngirlexperience]

This was recommended to me today which is coincidentally, WKW's birthday and I absolutely enjoyed the content! Your editing on the video was beautiful and the facts, insightful!

[@Renni-kg6vf]

Your video's are incredible. I wouldn't be surprised if you have a million+ subscribers by the end of the year honestly

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot!

[@soupnazikitcheneverett]

One of the greatest films of all time for its subtle humor and poignant romance.

[@filmisjustmovingpictures]

Your editing is so energetic and it's great!

[@dalali8510]

I like how you platform the creators voice! Really give them and the film a chance to speak for themselves :)

[@Sulizhen24]

KZbin algorithm is blessed sometimes ! Incredible video i'm sure you will gain visibility very quick

[@kr0l-0000]

nah, thats crazy that you have just 7 subs. you will become huge one day, thats for sure

[@kenalias]

and he has 26.4k now 🤯 in 4 months too is crazy

[@WolfGamingWoH]

Great video, huge inspiration i found in this. Algorithm started to like you and bring the right ppl here, keep it up bro

[@shahedrazavi100]

Great great video! Thanks for making this, I'm a huge Wong Kar-wai and Chungking Express fan.

[@cropsini]

Quality of cut is insane, it shows in views as well

[@kingMurdock3425]

The opening scene was for me probably the greatest opening in the cinema industry. That shit was Pure ART.

[@mosayebmohammadi5198]

man, props to you for this nice video. it brings quit a lot of memory back for me. keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@olympian3]

You nailed this.

[@longtimenoviddy]

great archival selection, balance of craft tips and inspirational insight. subscribed!

[@Dondillilochevrolet]

This is great. Learned more here than all other essays

[@Lourenco.01]

This video needs an essay done on itself. Really was a great watch

[@Theni_G.German]

Feels like watching every frame is a painting

[@frankbooth5490]

Chungking Express is one of my favorite movies. Also perfect use of music.

[@vinceduquestories]

I love this clip, thank you for sharing; it was very inspirational because I've been doing this sort of thing in Paris. Not easy because you have to find a team - and actors - who buy into this spirit. So many filmmakers romanticize this idea of being Wong Kar Wai or Godard but in the actual work, it's hard for people to embrace the concept of "embracing the unknown" and not have the perfect map to shoot;

[@krlaguro]

New favorite channel. Keep em coming!!!!

[@twiinproductions0471]

There's so much competition in terms of the amount of people on this platform making video essays, but thank goodness the YT algorithm did right this time. Can't wait to see more of your awesome videos!

[@lnrdo]

Awesome video! wkw is one of the directors who really shaped my appreciation for cinema when I was young. I really appreciated this video not only for what I learned but also for the way you cut it together. Clean af, not distracting, not gimmicky, not overly ironic...smart and polished. I've subscribed and am def. looking forward to watching your next releases

[@MurphysPods]

This is so good! I'm glad to be here from the start (almost)

[@jatinsharma6339]

Thanks for making this video. Wonderful editing.

[@Master_Kalfas]

One of the best videos about filmmaking i have ever seen! Consider me a fan of your channel!

[@Wapsh0t]

This is a great video, keep doing this stuff man

[@rhiannon.727]

This essay is absolutely amazing.

[@KevinDuma.1]

Thiis video popped up at a time I needed it the most. Great video

[@idekman5427]

Excellent editing and pacing, I really enjoyed the timing. Subscribed!

[@toasten9000]

Great work dude, your editing style is so fluid

[@vanjagruntar]

I thorouhly (i dont know how to write this word) enjoyed this video. Very smartly cut, good glow and immensly interesting! Good job editor.

[@JeiShian]

You're amazing at this. I'm looking forward for more!

[@JapTheRipperr]

Everything about this video is incredibly well written and presented. Awesome Job!

[@sajanapeiris8416]

holy moly this editing is great

[@ChryskylodonInstitute]

love WkW films & this is a great video! Keep it up, I'll be here waiting for more.

[@jodenpu]

its so cool to know that WKW did the slow shutter initially because of lack of light and turn out a style.

[@JimmyPageGitar]

I’m so glad that I discover you !

[@dumafuji]

Fantastic video. So many great ideas conveyed.

[@luichungyan]

Support you, Winka!

[@mahmoudzhiri9448]

hi, did you use footage from a restored version of the film? cause it looks super crisp ! anyways great great video, it's actually insane how much we learn from it in such a short amount of time !

[@JustOneMoreThing_YT]

Yes, there are 4K digital restorations of multiple Wong Kar-wai films released by Criterion Collection, there are some people who prefer the older releases since they changed the colors quite radically in some of the new versions, but I personally like them.

[@carlocarosi7075]

I really love this movie and all of his work, and I especially enjoyed this video. Thumbs up!

[@wynnewijaya158]

"I don't think you get that in Hollywood. That's why we're not going." 👏🏻Kudos to Christopher Doyle!

[@andrefriedrichs1514]

This gives a nice iside in WKW beautiful unique Masterpiece. Still in love with Chunking Express.

[@nikolaskaratzastv]

great video! very inspirational and cinematic with a taste of documentary. Flows very nicely

[@babelinfocalypse8118]

This is great stuff, keep it up

[@Elch0l0duke]

Yo this video is amazing!! Hope you keep making more videos! ❤️🖤🙏🏽

[@Billy_Dali]

great, was just looking for reference vids! thank you

[@henryvirgil8188]

I only stopped and watched because I heard Uncle's voice from Jackie Chan Adventures once I saw the channel name. But I'm glad I did. Nice job. Thanks to The Algorithm. 😄😄

[@Christharp]

love the textures you added to this and little out of focus bits

[@AlbinKottaram]

Insanely good video and I havent even finished watching it :)

[@thewalrusman2796]

you have an excellent channel and clearly a lot of love for cinema, dropped a sub immediately

[@AuteurCinema]

Great stuff man ❤ Excited to see what you do next !

[@ArtandContext]

This was so well edited. Keep it up!!

[@emilianopardo6179]

tarantino saying how won car wai comes from Jean Luc godard made me really happyy!!

[@ki2mo]

wonderful video, keep going

[@felixlechatquipue]

Great video, thank you!

[@AmbientWalking]

Beautiful.

[@randomrandomrandomrandom111]

amazing watch

[@zan3zan344]

thank you for this! keep doing your thing c:

[@maryanatsea]

One of the best video about Wong kar wai ❤️ loved it

[@DiegoGómezTejedor]

Amazing video. Keep it up! Love from Spain!

[@Asign2012]

What a fantastic video, thankyou

[@imamsandrabbis]

Awesome video mate, awesome video

[@Facu.lopezz]

Great content my friend, please keep on doing it, cheers from Argentina

[@banzay123]

What an amazing video. More please!

[@alesterleong249]

Beautifully pieced together ❤

[@themrgumbatron]

Ones of the G.O.A.T’s of cinematography

[@jeesudsouza9034]

Well edited video eassy. Please keep them coming.....

[@chaznoonan]

Great video. Interesting content but also presented in a very stylistic way

[@Nerf_Jeez]

Nice. Very true your main task is solving problems as a director btw!

[@smellymala3103]

Tarantino has such a hittable face

[@Confluxi]

amazing video

[@bw3451]

Worth mentioning that Andrew Lau shot around 80% of the film whereas Chris Doyle was really a secondary cinematography

[@vanaxana]

you have to keep making videos. golden content.

[@753studios6]

As an aspiring filmmaker Thank you

[@SnowWay-e5v]

WKW always wearing those same glasses throughout decades is some of the most gangster shit ever

[@max784020]

Ah yes... Refreshing quality content, it's been a while.