TAMALA 2010: A PUNK CAT IN SPACE – Review by Diane Carson

Tamala 2010: A Punk Cat in Space follows a multi-universe, time traveler. Tamala introduces herself in 1436 Verona, Cat Earth, before a jump to 2010 Meguro City, Tokyo, and, later, 2032 Shanghai, China. Stories of the elusive cat Tatla, symbol of the ancient cult of Minerva, offer tantalizing ideas as Tamala, perhaps Tatla’s reincarnation, seeks her real mother. Through pouring rain and surrealistic dreams, cats and dogs fight on Planet Q, as officials impose martial law in Hate City. Elsewhere, Tamala’s seductive eyes grace a multitude of products in an unabashed capitalist critique: Colossal Conglomerate Catty & Co. controls 96.725% of the world GDP.

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MY HEART IS THAT ETERNAL ROSE – Review by Diane Carson

My Heart Is That Eternal Rose is vintage 1980s Hong Kong New Wave. It is a special treat to see influential films of the mentors of iconic directors. That’s exactly the bonus for newly restored Hong Kong director Patrick Tam’s 1989 My Heart Is That Eternal Rose. In the ‘80s, Tam distinguished himself as part of the Hong Kong New Wave and clearly influenced Wong Kar Wai.

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