Articles related to "Hong Kong Cinema"
Introduction to Hong Kong Cinema
Nearly every film coming out of Hollywood has been influenced in some way by Hong Kong cinema.
hong kong cinema • lisa stokes • city on fire • the matrix • woo-ping yuen
Nearly every film coming out of Hollywood has been influenced in some way by Hong Kong cinema.
hong kong cinema • lisa stokes • city on fire • the matrix • woo-ping yuen
Kings of Hong Kong Cinema: The Shaw Brothers
From humble beginnings, the Shaw Brothers created an entertainment empire from martial arts action adventures and Cantonese musicals.
shaw brothers • shaw brothers studio • hong kong • martial arts • raiders of the lost ark
From humble beginnings, the Shaw Brothers created an entertainment empire from martial arts action adventures and Cantonese musicals.
shaw brothers • shaw brothers studio • hong kong • martial arts • raiders of the lost ark
The Beginner's 99 Cent Guide to Hong Kong Cinema
Forget of your father’s chopsockies; Hong Kong cinema has come of age.
hong kong cinema • chinese cinema • east • fantasy • crime drama
Forget of your father’s chopsockies; Hong Kong cinema has come of age.
hong kong cinema • chinese cinema • east • fantasy • crime drama
A Bullet in the Head – Undiscovered Classic
The Vietnam war film is a peculiar sub-genre that has resulted in a number of highly regarded films. One, however, often slips under the radar - A Bullet In The Head.
john woo • vietnam war film • jackie cheung • tony leung • hong kong cinema
The Vietnam war film is a peculiar sub-genre that has resulted in a number of highly regarded films. One, however, often slips under the radar - A Bullet In The Head.
john woo • vietnam war film • jackie cheung • tony leung • hong kong cinema
Dangerous Curves
If there exists one film that truly epitomizes the guilty pleasure that is "Asian trash cinema," Clarence Fok's notorious Naked Killer is surely it. Stylish, in your face and replete with enough eye-candy to render subtitles irrelevant, Asia's iniquitous 1992 export kicks more butt than Jackie Chan and leaves a far sexier impression.
naked killer • carrie ng • chingmy yau • asian trash cinema • hong kong cinema
If there exists one film that truly epitomizes the guilty pleasure that is "Asian trash cinema," Clarence Fok's notorious Naked Killer is surely it. Stylish, in your face and replete with enough eye-candy to render subtitles irrelevant, Asia's iniquitous 1992 export kicks more butt than Jackie Chan and leaves a far sexier impression.
naked killer • carrie ng • chingmy yau • asian trash cinema • hong kong cinema
Stephen Chow's God of Cookery (Sik San)
Noodle soup, gangsters, and gourmet creations collide in this martial arts culinary send-up, a fast-paced tale of a famous chef who's drunk on power and lacking skills.
god of cookery • stephen chow • hong kong cinema • martial arts films • asian films
Noodle soup, gangsters, and gourmet creations collide in this martial arts culinary send-up, a fast-paced tale of a famous chef who's drunk on power and lacking skills.
god of cookery • stephen chow • hong kong cinema • martial arts films • asian films
Where On Earth Can I Find 99 Cent Videos?
Can’t find cult films at your local video store? Here are some tips to help your search.
where to find cult videos • film festivals • film conventions • fantasia • hong kong film
Can’t find cult films at your local video store? Here are some tips to help your search.
where to find cult videos • film festivals • film conventions • fantasia • hong kong film
Film Review - Hero (2002)
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China.
hero film • jet li's hero • film review hero • yimou zhang hero • tony leung and maggie cheung
A retrospective review of Yimou Zhang's impressive martial arts epic Hero. The film, starring Jet Li, Tony Leung & Maggie Cheung, smashed all box office records in China.
hero film • jet li's hero • film review hero • yimou zhang hero • tony leung and maggie cheung
Irma Vep (1996): A Review
Maggie Cheung was best known for action movies when she made this quirky French satire. She plays herself as the star of the remake of a French silent film classic.
irma vep • les vampires • olivier assayas • maggie cheung • jean-michel frodon
Maggie Cheung was best known for action movies when she made this quirky French satire. She plays herself as the star of the remake of a French silent film classic.
irma vep • les vampires • olivier assayas • maggie cheung • jean-michel frodon
Once Upon a Time in China: Review
Director Tsui Hark breathed new life into the genre with the first of the Once Upon a Time in China movies, bringing Chinese cinema to new heights worldwide.
once upon a time in china • once upon a time in china review • martial arts classics • jet li as wong fei hung • director tsui hark
Director Tsui Hark breathed new life into the genre with the first of the Once Upon a Time in China movies, bringing Chinese cinema to new heights worldwide.
once upon a time in china • once upon a time in china review • martial arts classics • jet li as wong fei hung • director tsui hark
Insanity (Part 1 of 2)
Part 1 of my 2 part review of Insanity, a psycho killer flick from Hong Kong.
horror • movie • reviews • vhs • video
Part 1 of my 2 part review of Insanity, a psycho killer flick from Hong Kong.
horror • movie • reviews • vhs • video
99 Cent Video FLASHBACK: Naked Killer
If there exists any film that truly epitomizes the guilty pleasure that is "Asian trash cinema," Clarence Fok's unforgettable Naked killer is surely it. Stylish, in your face and replete with enough eye-candy to render subtitles irrelevant, Asia's iniquitous 1992 export kicks more butt than Jackie Chan and leaves a far sexier impression.
naked killer • clarence fok • jackie chan • chingmy yau • carrie ng
If there exists any film that truly epitomizes the guilty pleasure that is "Asian trash cinema," Clarence Fok's unforgettable Naked killer is surely it. Stylish, in your face and replete with enough eye-candy to render subtitles irrelevant, Asia's iniquitous 1992 export kicks more butt than Jackie Chan and leaves a far sexier impression.
naked killer • clarence fok • jackie chan • chingmy yau • carrie ng
Best Gifts for Movie Lovers
Gift choices for the movie lovers on your list are not limited merely to DVDs.
gift ideas • holiday gifts • cool gifts • christmas gifts • valentine's day gift ideas
Gift choices for the movie lovers on your list are not limited merely to DVDs.
gift ideas • holiday gifts • cool gifts • christmas gifts • valentine's day gift ideas
Black Mask (1996)
<I>Black Mask</I> stars Jet Li and features fast-paced, awesome action by Yuen Woo Ping. The story is also strong and engaging, making <I>Black Mask</I> recommended viewing.
black • mask • simon • yuen • woo
<I>Black Mask</I> stars Jet Li and features fast-paced, awesome action by Yuen Woo Ping. The story is also strong and engaging, making <I>Black Mask</I> recommended viewing.
black • mask • simon • yuen • woo
Infernal Affairs Movie Review
A review of Hong Kong film Mou Gaan Dou (Infernal Affairs), starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau. Oscar winning Scorsese film The Departed was adapted from Infernal Affairs.
infernal affairs film • infernal affairs movie review • the departed scorsese • film review infernal affairs • review mou gaan dou
A review of Hong Kong film Mou Gaan Dou (Infernal Affairs), starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau. Oscar winning Scorsese film The Departed was adapted from Infernal Affairs.
infernal affairs film • infernal affairs movie review • the departed scorsese • film review infernal affairs • review mou gaan dou
Raging Phoenix – A Review of Jija's new movie
From the star of the Thai film Chocolate comes an energetic new martial arts film from Thailand.
jija • raging phoenix • ong bak • thai movies • thai martial arts
From the star of the Thai film Chocolate comes an energetic new martial arts film from Thailand.
jija • raging phoenix • ong bak • thai movies • thai martial arts
The Forbidden Kingdom on DVD
DVD bonus features on 'The Forbidden Kingdom' include mini-documentaries on the cast, crew, locations, and action choreography.
forbidden kingdom dvd review • forbidden kingdom on dvd • jackie chan • jet li • kung fu movies
DVD bonus features on 'The Forbidden Kingdom' include mini-documentaries on the cast, crew, locations, and action choreography.
forbidden kingdom dvd review • forbidden kingdom on dvd • jackie chan • jet li • kung fu movies
Fighting withdrawl...
When repeats send you into withdrawl, what do you do? Well, you can check out some of the films and TV shows listed here for a change of pace that just might fight off the threatening insanity.
army of darkness • the quick and the dead • the adventures of brisco county jr. • the slayers • jackie chan
When repeats send you into withdrawl, what do you do? Well, you can check out some of the films and TV shows listed here for a change of pace that just might fight off the threatening insanity.
army of darkness • the quick and the dead • the adventures of brisco county jr. • the slayers • jackie chan
Fong Sai Yuk II (1993)
Fong Sai Yuk II is a good movie, but it is unfortunately far inferior to the first installment, which is a masterpiece. Jet Li still stars as the main character.
fong • sai • yuk • red • flower
Fong Sai Yuk II is a good movie, but it is unfortunately far inferior to the first installment, which is a masterpiece. Jet Li still stars as the main character.
fong • sai • yuk • red • flower
Sleepers from the Far East
Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of <i>Crouching Tiger</i>, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.
crouching tiger • zhang yimou • china • japan • korea
Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of <i>Crouching Tiger</i>, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.
crouching tiger • zhang yimou • china • japan • korea
Swords, Sorcery and Shakespeare
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon may be Hollywood’s flavor of the month, but longtime Fant-Asia aficionados know that Hong Kong’s original star-crossed lovers owe more to the talents of Shakespeare than to the direction of Ang Lee.
brigitte lin • leslie cheung • hong kong • crouching tiger hidden dragon • ang lee
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon may be Hollywood’s flavor of the month, but longtime Fant-Asia aficionados know that Hong Kong’s original star-crossed lovers owe more to the talents of Shakespeare than to the direction of Ang Lee.
brigitte lin • leslie cheung • hong kong • crouching tiger hidden dragon • ang lee
MR. VAMPIRE: Hop, hop, hopping along....
The film MR. VAMPIRE is discussed in a windowless room with no garlic or stakes to be found anywhere.
film • cinema • horror • hong kong • vampire
The film MR. VAMPIRE is discussed in a windowless room with no garlic or stakes to be found anywhere.
film • cinema • horror • hong kong • vampire
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