In the Mood for Love (2000; Dir.: Wong Kar-wai) Canon Fodder Episode 20 Your hosts are in the mood for a sumptuously beautiful yet melancholy and mysterious masterpiece. Hong Kong legend Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love would seem to fit the bill, but will your hosts love it enough to make the canon roar? IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE FACTS & FIGURES Sight & Sound  2022 Critics Poll Ranking: #5 Cannes Film Festival premiere: May 20, 2000 IMDB synopsis: “Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.” CLIPS & CLIPPINGS Theatrical trailer for In the Mood for Love Passing on the steps In good hands Reflections NEXT EPISODE’S MOVIE Singin’ in the Rain (1952; Dir.: Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly) IMDB synopsis: “A silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his delusionally jealous screen partner are trying to make the difficult transition to talking pictures in 1920s Hollywood.” Our review of Singin’ in the Rain comes out on August 27! Follow Dare Daniel & Canon Fodder on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to listen, rate, review and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Listen Notes, Google Podcasts, Castbox and more. New episodes every other Tuesday! Please help support the show by clicking the Donate button on the homepage or find “Support the Show” in the main menu. Read more of Daniel’s movie reviews at Dare Daniel and Rotten Tomatoes.