Benny Chan’s A Moment of Romance swiftly establishes the narrow perimeter of the world that triad member Wah Dee (Andy Lau) inhabits. Though Dee cuts a profile of louche cool in his denim jackets and sleek motorcycle, the gangster getaway driver moves through the emptiest and least exotic realms of the criminal underworld. His stomping grounds generally consist of rundown buildings and day-rate hotels where he works and sleeps, and his only visible means of letting off steam consists of heading to a nearby quarry to watch a kind of demolition derby with all the other fast-living losers who occupy the bottom rungs of triad life. He treats his bosses with the usual differences demanded by organized crime’s rigid power structures, and they in turn speak to him as little more than an indentured servant.
When one of Dee’s superiors, Trumpet (Wong Kwong-leung), stages a jewelry store robbery,...
When one of Dee’s superiors, Trumpet (Wong Kwong-leung), stages a jewelry store robbery,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Jake Cole
- Slant Magazine
Taipei-based international sales company Distribution Workshop will be selling Lunar New Year hit Hidden Blade, starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, and Wong Ching-po’s highly-anticipated new film, The Pig, The Snake And The Pigeon, at the upcoming European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin.
Directed by Cheng Er, Hidden Blade is a spy thriller set in Shanghai during the Second World War, and also stars Wang Yibo (Born To Fly) and Zhou Xun (Our Time Will Come).
The 45m production has so far grossed 116.6M since its release over the Lunar New Year holidays on January 22, according to figures from Artisan Gateway.
The film is the third installment in the “China Victory Trilogy” produced by Beijing-based Bona Film Group, following Chinese Doctors and The Battle At Lake Changjin. Cheng Er is known for crime dramas such as Lethal Hostage (2012) and The Wasted Times (2016).
The Pig, The Snake And The Pigeon is produced by Lee Lieh,...
Directed by Cheng Er, Hidden Blade is a spy thriller set in Shanghai during the Second World War, and also stars Wang Yibo (Born To Fly) and Zhou Xun (Our Time Will Come).
The 45m production has so far grossed 116.6M since its release over the Lunar New Year holidays on January 22, according to figures from Artisan Gateway.
The film is the third installment in the “China Victory Trilogy” produced by Beijing-based Bona Film Group, following Chinese Doctors and The Battle At Lake Changjin. Cheng Er is known for crime dramas such as Lethal Hostage (2012) and The Wasted Times (2016).
The Pig, The Snake And The Pigeon is produced by Lee Lieh,...
- 2/6/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Nearly 40 years after Chor Yuen launched his acting career in the Shaw Brothers classic Death Duel, director Derek Yee returns to Gu Long’s source novel for a ravishing new adaptation. With Tsui Hark producing and action choreography from Yuen Bun and Dion Lin, Sword Master is a shamelessly old-fashioned swordplay romance that pays homage to the legacy of studio-bound wuxia dramas, while simultaneously embracing cutting-edge new technology. CGI backdrops and immersive 3D photography combine seamlessly with balletic wirework and an age-old story of duty and heroism that should delight audiences around the world. Yee casts Kenny Lin Gengxin in the role that made him a star back in 1977, as Third Master Hsiao Feng, proclaimed throughout the land as the greatest living swordsman....
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- 11/29/2016
- Screen Anarchy
Ti Lung is known for his awesome catalogue of movies, over the years he was a leading star at The Shaw Brothers Studio and appeared in well over a 100 movies. I have put together a list of movies, which i have enjoyed over the years. *This is not a Top 40 list.
1.Have Sword, Will Travel (1969)
Cast:David Chiang, Li Ching, Ku Feng, Cheng Miu,
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Yuen Cheung Yan
2.The Duel (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Yeung Chi Hing, Yue Wai, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Yuen Cheung Yan
3.Blood Brothers (1973)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Tin Ching
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
4.The Sentimental Swordsman (1977)
Cast:Cheng Li, Yueh Hua, Derek Yee, Ku Feng, Fan Mei Sheng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Wong Pau Gei
5.The Retuen of The Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
Cast:Fu Sheng, Derek Yee,...
1.Have Sword, Will Travel (1969)
Cast:David Chiang, Li Ching, Ku Feng, Cheng Miu,
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Yuen Cheung Yan
2.The Duel (1971)
Cast:David Chiang, Yeung Chi Hing, Yue Wai, Ku Feng
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Yuen Cheung Yan
3.Blood Brothers (1973)
Cast:Chen Kuan Tai, David Chiang, Cheng Li, Cheng Miu, Tin Ching
Director:Chang Cheh
Fight Choreographer:Lau Kar Leung, Tong Gaai
4.The Sentimental Swordsman (1977)
Cast:Cheng Li, Yueh Hua, Derek Yee, Ku Feng, Fan Mei Sheng
Director:Chu Yuan
Fight Choreographer:Tong Gaai, Wong Pau Gei
5.The Retuen of The Sentimental Swordsman (1981)
Cast:Fu Sheng, Derek Yee,...
- 1/15/2016
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Jude Poyer is a British Stuntman, Martial Artist, Stunt Coordinator and Fight Choreographer who has been making a name for himself in the movie industry since a young age. Appearing in many blockbuster movies in Asia and America, Jude has cemented himself in movie history forever. Starring in movies with legends such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Yuen Biao, Jean Clade Van Damme and many more over the years and i want to thank him for taking time to do this interview for Asian Movie Pulse.
I wont go over to much as Jude will explain about his life, movies and injuries he has substained making his dreams become reality, showing everyone if you believe in something then go for it and make it happen.
The Jude Poyer Interview
1.Hi Jude, firstly for anyone who doesn’t know much about your background,could you share how you first started off...
I wont go over to much as Jude will explain about his life, movies and injuries he has substained making his dreams become reality, showing everyone if you believe in something then go for it and make it happen.
The Jude Poyer Interview
1.Hi Jude, firstly for anyone who doesn’t know much about your background,could you share how you first started off...
- 9/6/2015
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Ann Hui’s The Golden Era continued its awards sweep at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday night, winning five prizes including best film and best director.
The biopic of writer Xiao Hong also won best cinematography, best art direction and best costume and make-up. It recently won best director and best supporting actor at the Asian Film Awards in Macau.
Overheard 3 was also a multiple winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards, clinching best actor for Lau Ching-wan, best supporting actor for Kenneth Tsang and best screenplay for Alan Mak and Felix Chong’s script.
Best actress went to Vicky Zhao Wei for Peter Ho-sun Chan’s child abduction drama Dearest, while Ivana Wong picked up both best supporting actress and best new performer for her role in comedy Golden Chickensss.
David Lee won the best new director award for Derek Yee-produced thriller Insanity. Zhang Yimou’s Coming Home won the award for best...
The biopic of writer Xiao Hong also won best cinematography, best art direction and best costume and make-up. It recently won best director and best supporting actor at the Asian Film Awards in Macau.
Overheard 3 was also a multiple winner at the Hong Kong Film Awards, clinching best actor for Lau Ching-wan, best supporting actor for Kenneth Tsang and best screenplay for Alan Mak and Felix Chong’s script.
Best actress went to Vicky Zhao Wei for Peter Ho-sun Chan’s child abduction drama Dearest, while Ivana Wong picked up both best supporting actress and best new performer for her role in comedy Golden Chickensss.
David Lee won the best new director award for Derek Yee-produced thriller Insanity. Zhang Yimou’s Coming Home won the award for best...
- 4/20/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Lou Ye’s Blind Massage was the big winner at this year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan, scooping six prizes including best film and best new performer for Zhang Lei.Scroll down for full list of winners
The mainland China production also won best adapted screenplay (Ma Yingli), best cinematography (Zeng Jian), best film editing (Kong Jinlei, Jolin Zhu) and best sound effects (Fu Kang).
Ann Hui won best director for historical biopic The Golden Era, while best original screenplay went to Yee Chih-yen for Meeting Dr Sun.
Chen Jianbin won best new director and best actor for A Fool, along with best supporting actor for Paradise In Service, which also took the best supporting actress prize for Regina Wan’s performance. Chen Hsiang-chi took best actress for Exit.
Fruit Chan’s The Midnight After won best visual effects and Liu Qiang was awarded best art direction for Black Coal, Thin Ice. Brotherhood...
The mainland China production also won best adapted screenplay (Ma Yingli), best cinematography (Zeng Jian), best film editing (Kong Jinlei, Jolin Zhu) and best sound effects (Fu Kang).
Ann Hui won best director for historical biopic The Golden Era, while best original screenplay went to Yee Chih-yen for Meeting Dr Sun.
Chen Jianbin won best new director and best actor for A Fool, along with best supporting actor for Paradise In Service, which also took the best supporting actress prize for Regina Wan’s performance. Chen Hsiang-chi took best actress for Exit.
Fruit Chan’s The Midnight After won best visual effects and Liu Qiang was awarded best art direction for Black Coal, Thin Ice. Brotherhood...
- 11/23/2014
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Action star Donnie Yen, director Teddy Chen and actress Michelle Bai to attend London Film Festival premiere.
The 58th BFI London Film Festival (Oct 8-19) is to host the world premiere of Kung Fu Jungle (Yi Ge Ren de Wu Lin), attended by director Teddy Chen, action super star Donnie Yen (Ip Man) and actress Michelle Bai.
The film has been added to the festival’s Thrill selection and will screen premiere on Oct 12 at the Empire Leicester Square Cinema.
Yen plays Hahou, a former martial arts instructor, imprisoned after accidentally slaying an opponent. But when a vicious killer (Wang Baoqiang) starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help a police inspector (Charlie Young) in return for his freedom. Bai plays the woman loved by Hahou who is threatened by the killer.
Lff director Clare Stewart described the film as “a breathtaking thrill-ride” and said she was “honoured” that the festival had been chosen by [link...
The 58th BFI London Film Festival (Oct 8-19) is to host the world premiere of Kung Fu Jungle (Yi Ge Ren de Wu Lin), attended by director Teddy Chen, action super star Donnie Yen (Ip Man) and actress Michelle Bai.
The film has been added to the festival’s Thrill selection and will screen premiere on Oct 12 at the Empire Leicester Square Cinema.
Yen plays Hahou, a former martial arts instructor, imprisoned after accidentally slaying an opponent. But when a vicious killer (Wang Baoqiang) starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help a police inspector (Charlie Young) in return for his freedom. Bai plays the woman loved by Hahou who is threatened by the killer.
Lff director Clare Stewart described the film as “a breathtaking thrill-ride” and said she was “honoured” that the festival had been chosen by [link...
- 9/16/2014
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The 33rd Hong Kong Film Awards is expected to be a hell of a show with some great films going head to head. Leading the way with nominations is The Grand Master with 14, followed by Unbeatable (Dante Lam).
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
There were complaints last year, that the show didn’t live up to expectations, mainly due to the fact the movie Cold Wars, won nearly every award. Best actor award see the likes of these guys going head to head, Tony Leung (The Grandmaster), Louis Koo (The White Storm) and also Anthony Wong (Ip Man: The Final Fight).
Take a look at the list and comment who you think will win. The winners will be announced on April 13.
Best Film:
- The Grandmaster
- Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
- The Way We Dance
- The White Storm
- Unbeatable
Best Director:
- Wong Kar Wai (The Grandmaster)
- Johnnie To...
- 2/7/2014
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Every year, Filminute challenges filmmakers all over the world to tell a story in 60 seconds. After combing through all the entries, they’ve created a shortlist of 25 films representing 19 different countries this time around. The online festival features a jury led by Richard Linklater that will pick an overall winner, but there’s also a People’s Choice Award, and voting ends this week. For innovation, for cleverness, for brevity — here are 10 entries that deserve recognition for their achievements (and your vote if you think they’ve earned it). 10. The Evening Cigarette Perhaps the hippest anti-smoking ad around, this anime-style work features deadpan, catastrophic proof that cigarettes can kill even when you’re trying oh-so-hard to look cool. Matthieu Van Eeckhout’s movie comes with a wry sense of humor and an excellent auto insurance policy. 9. Late This entry from Chong Yuen Ping is direct but effective. A husband comes home to his wife already in the...
- 9/24/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Why Watch? This entry from Chong Yuen Ping is direct but effective. A husband comes home to his wife already in the middle of having supper. Plaintive, he promises to her cold shoulder that he’ll change, but there’s something wrong that can’t be fixed. Acted with just the right notes of remorse and solitude, it’s a gut punch that aims slightly higher. We’re partnering again this year with Filminute, and we’ll be featuring a new short film every day this week (that you can go vote for) from the festival which highlights one-minute-long movies and runs through September 30th. What Will It Cost? One minute. A New Short Film Every Weekday Previous Filminute 2013 Shorts: Humanity in One Minute: The Veil Coming-of-Age Frustration in One Minute: The Explorer Surreal Beauty in One Minute: Migration A Complex Life in One Minute: Death and Life of Desmond Wolfe...
- 9/20/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
New Dragon Gate Inn is a 1992 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Raymond Lee and produced by Tsui Hark, starring Tony Leung Ka-fai, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung and Donnie Yen. It was released as Dragon Inn in North America.
The film is a remake of Dragon Gate Inn (1966). New Dragon Gate Inn was shot as a standard wuxia action thriller, with fast-paced action including martial arts, sword fighting and black comedy set in ancient China.
Now 20 years later, the movie as been brought back to life with its own high-tech enhancement. But it wasn’t Tsui Harks idea to bring this movie back, but old school producer Ng See Yuen (Drunken Master, Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow), he had this to say about the release, “There have been hundreds of Kung fu movies over the past twenty years. But few have managed to remain in people’s hearts. This...
The film is a remake of Dragon Gate Inn (1966). New Dragon Gate Inn was shot as a standard wuxia action thriller, with fast-paced action including martial arts, sword fighting and black comedy set in ancient China.
Now 20 years later, the movie as been brought back to life with its own high-tech enhancement. But it wasn’t Tsui Harks idea to bring this movie back, but old school producer Ng See Yuen (Drunken Master, Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow), he had this to say about the release, “There have been hundreds of Kung fu movies over the past twenty years. But few have managed to remain in people’s hearts. This...
- 3/8/2012
- by kingofkungfu
- AsianMoviePulse
Here are the first photos and details about Tsui Hark and Jet Li's first 3D film The Flying Swords of Dragon Inn.
Hark has said that he has had to use a different method on the action choreography:
There are three major criteria pertaining to wushu choreography, the exquisiteness and difficulty level of the moves, the set up as a whole, and how to use film to show the characteristics and principles behind wushu. 3D brings about a whole new visual experience, and would ultimately result in actions designed originally for 2D filming losing impact, so, we can’t simply import these three points based on traditional ways of filming, but have to come up with actions that are most suitable for 3D showcase.
Jet Li stars in the film which is a remake of the 1992 picture, Dragon Inn. In addition to Li returning, action choreographer Yuen Bun is...
Hark has said that he has had to use a different method on the action choreography:
There are three major criteria pertaining to wushu choreography, the exquisiteness and difficulty level of the moves, the set up as a whole, and how to use film to show the characteristics and principles behind wushu. 3D brings about a whole new visual experience, and would ultimately result in actions designed originally for 2D filming losing impact, so, we can’t simply import these three points based on traditional ways of filming, but have to come up with actions that are most suitable for 3D showcase.
Jet Li stars in the film which is a remake of the 1992 picture, Dragon Inn. In addition to Li returning, action choreographer Yuen Bun is...
- 1/11/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
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