Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.
Around this time in Los Angeles, there are three words commonly heard: For your consideration.
One of the films that almost made it to the final list of best foreign language films was the sweeping martial arts film, "The Grandmaster."
The film is inspired by the life and times of the legendary Kung Fu master, Ip Man. Most people know of Ip Man's most famous pupil, none other than Bruce Lee. Host Alex Cohen talks to the film's director, Wong Kar-wai about the movie, and what it took to get it to the big screen.
For those that wonder what it took to prepare the actors, here's a short documentary of the training the actors experienced to get ready.