One of my favorite times of year is late August for this yearly event, we cover it every year and once again we gotta get the word out. Chinatown is once again hosting Films @ The Gate this week I suggest you get down there get some excellent food and a great seat. Below is the schedule of films and events and more info can always be checked out FILMS AT THE GATE.
Before the films:
PERFORMANCES, THU-SAT 8/26-8/28. As in past years, we’ll use the vacant lot for performances and demonstration classes before the sun goes down. Thursday’s film (8/26) will be preceded by a lion dance at 7:45PM by Gund Kwok, the only Asian Women Lion & Dragon Dance Troupe in the United States. Friday’s film (8/27) will be preceded by a lion dance, a demonstration class, and a Kung Fu demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:15 PM to 7:45PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
WALKING TOURS 6:00-6:45PM, THU-SUN 8/26-29. Explore Chinatown on a special 45 minute walking tour led by youth from the Asian Community Development Corporation. Get an in-depth look at Chinatown and its transformations over time, and connect with dynamic community workers who are working to preserve and revitalize this unique community. Learn about Chinatown’s unique urban environment, visiting historic sites that serve as connection points across generations and languages. Suggested donation $5, all proceeds support Asian Voices of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE). Meet 6PM at the Chinatown Gate (Google Map). For more information contact
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8PM Films
BODYGUARDS AND ASSASSINS (2009)
Thursday, Aug 26 2010, 8 PM
Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Simon Yam. Director Teddy Chen. Choreography Wei Tung.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
An all-star cast in a stirring action adventure, the story is loosely based on a visit to Hong Kong by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the first president of China, in 1906. The Manchu government sends assassins to wipe out the revolutionary leader, who is protected by an informal alliance of partisans and martial artists. Starring Boston’s own Donnie Yen. Best Actor (Wang Xueqi), 4th Asian Film Awards. Best Actor (Wang Xueqi) and Film of Merit, 16th Hong Kong Critics Society Awards. Best Film & Director, 29th Hong Kong Film Awards.
DRUNKEN MASTER (1978)
Friday, Aug 27 2010, 8 PM
Starring Jackie Chan, Yuen Siu-tin, Hwang Jang Lee. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping. Choreography by Yuen Woo-ping.
Location: our traditional space, the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
Jackie plays a trouble-prone teenaged version of the martial hero Wong Fei-hung, but he meets his match in the Drunken Master (played by director Yuen Woo-ping’s father). This is considered one of the best kung fu movies ever made. Learn more about Drunken Master from Films at the Gate Curator, Jean Lukitsh. As we have in past years, Friday’s film will be preceded by a lion dance, a demonstration class, and a Kung Fu demonstration from approximately 6:30 PM to 7:30PM by the Wah Lum Kung Fu Athletic Association.
HAVOC IN HEAVEN (1961)
Saturday, Aug 28 2010, 8 PM
Animated film directed by Wan Laiming, Wan Guchan, and Wan Chaochan.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
The Wan brothers were China’s version of Walt Disney. Starting in 1922, the brothers made a series of short cartoons, then created the first animated Chinese feature film, PRINCESS IRON FAN, in 1940. HAVOC IN HEAVEN, a fantasy based on the Monkey King epic, is their best known work. Saturday’s film (8/28) will be preceded by a Tai Chi demonstration from approximately 7:00 PM to 7:30PM led by members of Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association.
CHILDREN OF INVENTION (2009)
Sunday Aug 29 2010, 8 PM
Starring Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, and Crystal Chiu. Directed by Tze Chun.
Special Location: Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
Two young children living illegally in a model apartment outside Boston are left to fend for themselves when their hardworking mother disappears. Filmed in Boston’s Chinatown, CHILDREN OF INVENTION made its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, played over 45 film festivals, won 16 festival awards incuding 7 Grand Jury or Best Narrative Feature prizes, and was released theatrically in 8 cities in 2010. Film web site.
Directions and Details
Language
All movies have Chinese language audio and English subtitles. If subtitles are unavailable, bilingual summaries will be provided.
On the Lot
Folding chairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Feel free to bring your own seating. Nearest public restrooms are in South Station, a short walk from the site. Take out food is welcome at the movies—please help us support local businesses. (Open alcoholic beverages and smoking not permitted.)
Getting Here
This year, movies are showing at two locations:
- On THU 8/26 and FRI 8/27 we’re at our traditional location on the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets, just south of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
- On SAT 8/28 and SUN 8/29 we’re in the Chinatown Park on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, just north of the Chinatown Gate. (View Google map.)
By MBTA:
- Orange Line to Chinatown Station.
- Red Line to Downtown Crossing or South Station.
- Green Line to Boylston Street
By Car:
- Take I-93 or the Mass. Pike to the South Station exit.
Parking available at nearby lots in Chinatown, including the Beach Street Garage. Additional parking at the South Station Bus Terminal.
In case of Rain
Check the Films at the Gate home page for updates.
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