i understand asian newave is not specific enough.  i'm guess i mean far east asia like of 
taiwan, hong kong, japan, south korea, malaysia etc...
i understand the concern of being too broad, but it is an intro. for people that don't
probably dig subtitles all that much.  i'm not trying to preach to the converted.
i think people can learn so much more than the film itself...maybe culture, values geography 
associated with the film.  

also, the point about different influences and catalysts...i'm sure even if you just pick a
handful of hong kong directors,  there's are many influences be it other films, literature,
photography etc...

i appreciate all coments,
---nana