M. Paramita Lin

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The Longest Day in Chang’An is the Series That Will Make You Forget Game of Thrones

Monday, 22 July 2019 by M. Paramita Lin
You really don't want to miss out on The Longest Day in Chang'an
  • Published in Things I Like
Tagged under: China, Crime, Series, Thriller, Tough Guys
PTU

Who Are You Gonna Believe–Me or Your Lying Eyes: Narrative Dominance in Johnnie To’s PTU

Monday, 15 July 2019 by M. Paramita Lin
Johnnie To's PTU tells us about the dangers of a single story
  • Published in Essays
Tagged under: China, Film, Gangsters, Hong Kong, Tough Guys, Triad
Mr Six

Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Mr. Six

Wednesday, 20 March 2019 by M. Paramita Lin
Mr. Six does not go gentle into that good night.
  • Published in Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents Series
Tagged under: China, Delinquents, Gangsters, Kris Wu, Tough Guys

When You’re Chinese and Love Going to Japan

Wednesday, 27 February 2019 by M. Paramita Lin
Japan is awesome but it feels weird as Chinese person to like it so much
  • Published in Daily Life
Tagged under: China, History, Japan, Travel
When a Snail Falls in Love

7 Thoughts on When a Snail Falls in Love

Friday, 13 July 2018 by M. Paramita Lin
Interspecies romance between a snail and a lion in When a Snail Falls in Love
  • Published in Things I Like
Tagged under: China, Crime, Romance, Series, Sexy Dudes
Exiled

Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Exiled

Wednesday, 11 April 2018 by M. Paramita Lin
The coolest Johnnie To film ever.
  • Published in Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents Series
Tagged under: China, Delinquents, Film, Gangsters, Hong Kong, Tough Guys, Triad
Mr. Vampire

Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Mr. Vampire

Wednesday, 27 December 2017 by M. Paramita Lin
You need to be a tough guy if you're going to take on the undead.
  • Published in Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents Series
Tagged under: China, Comedy, Film, Hong Kong, Horror, Tough Guys
Election

Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Election

Friday, 20 October 2017 by M. Paramita Lin
Johnnie To doesn't need guns to create mayhem and violence in Election.
  • Published in Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents Series
Tagged under: China, Crime, Gangsters, Hong Kong, Tough Guys, Triad
Portland Street Blues

Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents in Asian Pop Culture: Portland Street Blues

Friday, 04 August 2017 by M. Paramita Lin
Out of all the gangster movies, Portland Street Blues is the one that often feels like it has real-life stories of poor and working class people at its core.
  • Published in Tough Guys, Gangsters, and Delinquents Series
Tagged under: China, Delinquents, Film, Gangsters, Hong Kong, Tough Guys, Triad
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