It was all the way back in 2007 that we first came across the work of Vietnamese-American director Bao Tran. The occasion at the time was his fabulous short film Bookie, a gorgeous black and white crime drama starring Ken Quitugua as the titular bookie who lays himself on the line for a woman. It was a beautifully directed, beautifully realized piece of work that showcased Quitugua both as a leading man and a screen fighter to such great effect that I've always been surprised that I've always been surprised that he's never really had a 'proper' break through part in the years since.Since making Bookie Tran has gone on to become very in demand as an editor - he cut this year's Foreign Language...
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- 10/13/2015
- Screen Anarchy
We've been keeping a close eye on director Dennis Ruel and his indie fight flick Unlucky Stars around these parts for a good while now. And why not? The crowd funded effort boasts an impressive crew of highly skilled martial artists and a devotion to old school techniques that promises a very good time for fight fans.When Peru's Biggest Action Film Star and Jordan's newest rising talent find themselves pursued by a notorious Bookie, a couple of private investigators are forced to choose between their job and their conscience.With martial arts and comedy inspired by the golden era of 80s Hong Kong Action Cinema, "Unlucky Stars" is an exciting action packed ride that pays homage to the greats who paved the way.Dennis Ruel, Ken Quitugua,...
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- 1/29/2014
- Screen Anarchy
Why Watch? Steeped in the sleek saturation of a 1960s R&B club, writer/director Quoc Bao Tran‘s short film is soulful and dangerous all at once. Amidst the soaring vocals and human silk, a young bookie risks everything to mess with the boss’s goods – a waitress that can’t catch a solid break. It’s heroism and grit with a great soundtrack, and the visual style is as sharp as the script. What does it cost? Just 20 minutes of your time. Check out Bookie for yourself: Bookie (2008) Trust us. You have time for more short films.
- 9/9/2011
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
A good while back I was raving in these pages about Bao Tran’s short film Bookie, a gorgeously shot and very noir tinged tale set in a classic soul club in some undisclosed time. Revolving around a minor bookie working out of the club who falls for his boss’ girlfriend the picture neatly balances drama with action and features one killer soundtrack, to boot. At the time, all I could point people to was a trailer but after a quick exchange with Tran yesterday it’s been pointed out that the complete short is now available for your viewing pleasure. And pleasure is the operative word. Check it out below the break!
- 8/27/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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