{"title":"Tony Rayns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Rayns\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of cinema, with a particular emphasis on Asian film culture. His works provide rich context and analysis, making them essential reading for anyone interested in the art of filmmaking and the cultural nuances behind beloved films such as \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful commentary that bridges visual storytelling and cultural history, deepening appreciation for the films and directors that have shaped contemporary cinema. His writings illuminate the intersections of art, culture, and film in an engaging and accessible style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-the-mood-for-love-huayang-nianhua-by-tony-rayns-9781839028281","title":"In the Mood for Love (Huayang Nianhua)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWong Kar-wai's \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e (2000) is a film that luxuriates in the feeling of being in love – without ever turning into a love story. Its central characters, Mr Chow and Mrs Chan, are tenants in next-door apartments in Hong Kong who discover that their respective spouses are having an affair. As they try to make sense of their partners' behaviour, they also struggle to control their growing feelings for each other. Hailed by the press as 'the consummate unconsummated love story of the new millennium', this film about desire repressed has become a firmly established classic of the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his sharp and revealing analysis of \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Rayns draws on his considerable expertise in East Asian cinema and on his proximity to Wong Kar-wai and his colleagues at production company Jet Tone during the film's long and complicated genesis. He delivers a personal and highly original commentary on the film and its production, complete with insights into Wong's idiosyncratic working methods and influences. He also places the film in the context of Wong's other work, with sidelights on its place in Hong Kong cinema as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition features an afterword by the author, looking back on \u003cem\u003eIn the Mood for Love\u003c\/em\u003e 25 years after its first release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431028801772,"sku":"9781839028281","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781839028281.jpg?v=1774558078"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tony-rayns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}