In the Mood for Love
花樣年華／花样年华
Hong Kong
2000
Wong Kar-wai
Romantic Comedy Drama
What’s it all about: “She dresses up like that to go out for noodles?”
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: medium (in 1962 HK, reputations and brothels are daily facts of life)
Death By: propriety
Relics: waiting by the phone, neighbors, secretary-bought gifts for the boss’s wife, postcards, mahjong
Heartthrob: Maggie Cheung
LoFi Magic: slow-motion smoke, unseen spouses, the flurry of cuts on Mrs. Chan’s rush to the hotel room
Makes me want to: pack a metal thermos for carryout in Hong Kong
Candotti take: “Very elegant. I want to have the same elegance and politeness as the woman delivers in the film.”
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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