Everything Everywhere All at Once. Courtesy of A24.In an interview with Donna Chu of the Hong Kong Film Archive in 1999, Michelle Yeoh said, “Nowadays, when people hear that Michelle Yeoh is in a film, they will immediately think it is an action film. I hope in the future it will be different, and I can present a variety of faces of myself to the audience. But right now I'm very proud of myself for what I've done, creating a niche for myself in action films, because I've worked very hard to achieve this. I really treasure this status and do not take it lightly. But as an actor, you just want to try to act in different styles, and pursue being in different genres of films.”1The twenty plus years since then have seen Yeoh accomplish exactly that, as she is now internationally famous not just as a star of action films,...
- 4/7/2022
- MUBI
Criterion is releasing two masterpieces of Asian cinema this March, Ann Hui’s “Boat People” and Masahiro Shinoda’s “Pale Flower” and on the occasion, we are offering 2 of our readers in the UK the chance to win one of the two titles. All you have to do is comment to this post with your name and city of residence. The draw will take place on March 11.
Masahiro Shinoda directs a title that thrives on one of the most impressive noir atmospheres ever to be presented on film. To achieve this level, Shinoda implements all kinds of cinematic aspects, particularly during the gambling scenes, which emerge as the most impressive in the movie. The Ozu-esque visual approach (Shinoda worked as his assistant after all) is enriched with a number of panoramic shots and an approach towards the introductions of each character through the view of the rest of the people on each scene,...
Masahiro Shinoda directs a title that thrives on one of the most impressive noir atmospheres ever to be presented on film. To achieve this level, Shinoda implements all kinds of cinematic aspects, particularly during the gambling scenes, which emerge as the most impressive in the movie. The Ozu-esque visual approach (Shinoda worked as his assistant after all) is enriched with a number of panoramic shots and an approach towards the introductions of each character through the view of the rest of the people on each scene,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Within movies, there are formulas that you will expect to be followed. So, if one begins with a couple in a relationship then it is highly likely at some point during the running time they will break up. If it’s a romantic comedy, then ninety-nine times out of a hundred this will result in a happy resolution come the final credits. This takes us to “Heart Against Hearts” and begins with Alex and Judy happily engaged……hmm am I detecting some déjà vu here? I wonder what could possibly happen here and should I have reviewed “Heart into Hearts” as well and just copy the review in a post-modern criticism of sequels that are rehashing the plot of the first one?
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After the events of “Heart into Hearts”, Alex (George Lam) and Judy (Carol Cheng) finally get married and Alex has taken over the business.
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After the events of “Heart into Hearts”, Alex (George Lam) and Judy (Carol Cheng) finally get married and Alex has taken over the business.
- 11/30/2021
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
[…] Cinema City’s comedies were dominant soon after they first appeared and made fat profits back in ’79. Thus, the company over-expanded, recruiting a large number of directors, including New Wave directors. More than ten directors joined forces with the company all at once. They worked either in a collaboration, such as Tsui Hark [Aces Go Places 3 (83), All the wrong spies (83), Working Class(85)], Kirk Wong or in a satellite alliance, like Dennis Yu [Comedy (84), Musical Singer (85)] and Yuen Woo-ping. The box office reception of these films was only average; some others, for example, Life After Life and Once Upon a Rainbow, even flopped. 1984 could be said to be the heyday of Cinema City, when comedies such as Happy Ghost, Kung Hei Fat Choy and Merry Christmas were produced. It was precisely because of the dominance of Cinema City that the New Wave migrated to the mainstream cinema at an accelerated pace. (source: “Hong Kong New Wave Cinema” by Pak Tong Cheuk). One of...
- 7/18/2021
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Back in the noughties, Jingle Man delivered the Tony Leung Chu-wai starring “Tokyo Raiders” (2000) which combined a then fashionable Latino enthused soundtrack with a genuine sense of fun. It was then followed up in 2006 with “Seoul Raiders” that added Shu Qi to the mix. Whilst entertaining, the law of diminishing returns was setting in swiftly. So fast forward to 2018 and the belated third in the series came out in “Europe Raiders”. It kind of passed me by back then but ever the optimist thought I’d give it the once over.
One Christmas Lam (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and the rest of the “Four Bounty Hunters” rescue the children of a kidnapped It programmer (George Lam) whist simultaneously freeing him. After celebrating together, Lam takes him voluntarily to the CIA where he has already designed a cell for himself. He creates the programme “The Hand of God” which...
One Christmas Lam (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) and the rest of the “Four Bounty Hunters” rescue the children of a kidnapped It programmer (George Lam) whist simultaneously freeing him. After celebrating together, Lam takes him voluntarily to the CIA where he has already designed a cell for himself. He creates the programme “The Hand of God” which...
- 5/23/2021
- by Ben Stykuc
- AsianMoviePulse
Often considered the final instalment of an unofficial “Trilogy of Vietnam” and following “The Boy From Vietnam” and “The Story of Woo Viet” (1981), “Boat People” goes to Vietnam in search of the reasons behind the diaspora that started in the late 70s, following the defeat of South Vietnam and that director Ann Hui had examined in the previous two movies.
“Boat People” was presented in Cannes in 1983 where, due to the connections between France-Vietnam, was removed from the Official Competition and relegated to “Surprise Film” and what a surprise it was! The film caused a stir and for a long time after having been misread as a strong anti-Communist statement.
The movie is narrated from the perspective of the central character, a photo reporter from Japan, called Akutagawa (George Lam). It’s him that we spot at the very beginning of the film, frantically photoshooting the military...
“Boat People” was presented in Cannes in 1983 where, due to the connections between France-Vietnam, was removed from the Official Competition and relegated to “Surprise Film” and what a surprise it was! The film caused a stir and for a long time after having been misread as a strong anti-Communist statement.
The movie is narrated from the perspective of the central character, a photo reporter from Japan, called Akutagawa (George Lam). It’s him that we spot at the very beginning of the film, frantically photoshooting the military...
- 5/7/2021
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Often considered the final instalment of an unofficial “Trilogy of Vietnam” and following “The Boy From Vietnam” and “The Story of Woo Viet” (1981), “Boat People” goes to Vietnam in search of the reasons behind the diaspora that started in the late 70s, following the defeat of South Vietnam and that director Ann Hui had examined in the previous two movies.
“Boat People” was presented in Cannes in 1983 where, due to the connections between France-Vietnam, was removed from the Official Competition and relegated to “Surprise Film” and what a surprise it was! The film caused a stir and for a long time after having been misread as a strong anti-Communist statement.
“Boat People” screened at Five Flavours
The movie is narrated from the perspective of the central character, a photo reporter from Japan, called Akutagawa (George Lam). It’s him that we spot at the very beginning of the film, frantically...
“Boat People” was presented in Cannes in 1983 where, due to the connections between France-Vietnam, was removed from the Official Competition and relegated to “Surprise Film” and what a surprise it was! The film caused a stir and for a long time after having been misread as a strong anti-Communist statement.
“Boat People” screened at Five Flavours
The movie is narrated from the perspective of the central character, a photo reporter from Japan, called Akutagawa (George Lam). It’s him that we spot at the very beginning of the film, frantically...
- 9/14/2019
- by Adriana Rosati
- AsianMoviePulse
Michelle Yeoh plays the overbearing matriarch in Warner Bros.’ “Crazy Rich Asians,” which bows Aug. 15, and is also a regular on “Star Trek: Discovery,” launching its second season in January. But she may be best known as the sword master in Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”
Born in Malaysia, she studied dance and won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant, which led to film work in Hong Kong. In those days, Wing Chun action movies were dominated by male stars like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Sammo Hung. Yeoh became one of the first female Hong Kong action stars, with films such as “Yes, Madam!” “Police Story 3: Supercop” and “Holy Weapon.” Roles in “Crouching Tiger,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” have helped her become one of the most successful female action heroes of all time.
Yeoh’s first appearance in Variety...
Born in Malaysia, she studied dance and won the Miss Malaysia beauty pageant, which led to film work in Hong Kong. In those days, Wing Chun action movies were dominated by male stars like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Sammo Hung. Yeoh became one of the first female Hong Kong action stars, with films such as “Yes, Madam!” “Police Story 3: Supercop” and “Holy Weapon.” Roles in “Crouching Tiger,” “Tomorrow Never Dies” and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” have helped her become one of the most successful female action heroes of all time.
Yeoh’s first appearance in Variety...
- 8/15/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
Cast:
Sammo Hung
Yuen Biao
Anita Mui
George Lam
Director: Teddy Robin Kwan
Action Director: Deon Lam Dik On, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Tak
Shanghai, Shanghai stars two of kung fu cinemas best, Sammo hung and Yuen Biao. Not the best movie they have starred in, but it does have it’s moments.
Plot
Little Tiger (Yuen Biao) left his hometown and went to Shanghai staying with his elder brother, Big Tiger (George Lam), who is a police officer. However, he accidentally got involved in robbing the National Salvation Funds. He also met Pao (Sandy Lam), a member of an acrobatic troupe, in this incident. Little Tiger was later invited to work for the triad society due to his outstanding fighting skills and swiftness.
Big Tiger was order to protect Mary Sung (Anita Mui), the goddaughter of a Shanghai celebrity Mr. Chin (Sammo Hung) and his ex-girlfriend, who came back from America recently.
Sammo Hung
Yuen Biao
Anita Mui
George Lam
Director: Teddy Robin Kwan
Action Director: Deon Lam Dik On, Corey Yuen Kwai, Yuen Tak
Shanghai, Shanghai stars two of kung fu cinemas best, Sammo hung and Yuen Biao. Not the best movie they have starred in, but it does have it’s moments.
Plot
Little Tiger (Yuen Biao) left his hometown and went to Shanghai staying with his elder brother, Big Tiger (George Lam), who is a police officer. However, he accidentally got involved in robbing the National Salvation Funds. He also met Pao (Sandy Lam), a member of an acrobatic troupe, in this incident. Little Tiger was later invited to work for the triad society due to his outstanding fighting skills and swiftness.
Big Tiger was order to protect Mary Sung (Anita Mui), the goddaughter of a Shanghai celebrity Mr. Chin (Sammo Hung) and his ex-girlfriend, who came back from America recently.
- 8/14/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
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