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Jade Dynasty (2019) Review

Director: Ching Siu-Tung Cast: Sean Xiao, Li Qin, Meng Mei Qi, Tina Tang, Qiu Xin Zhi, Cecilia Yip, John Chiang, Norman Tsui, Leung Kar-Yan, Hung Yan-Yan, Bao Xiaosong, Chen Liwei, Li Shen Running Time: 101 min.  By Paul Bramhall The hyper-kinetic action and billowing silk of the early 90’s new wave wuxia genre may be a long time ago, but one of the directors whose name is indelibly linked with … Continue reading

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Still Human (2018) Review

"Still Human" Theatrical Poster

Director: Oliver Siu Kuen Chan Writer: Oliver Siu Kuen Chan Cast: Anthony Wong, Crisel Consunji, Sam Lee Chan-Sam, Cecilia Yip Tung, Wong Ting-Him Running Time: 115 min. By Martin Sandison One of the all-time greatest actors in Hong Kong movie history, Anthony Wong (The Untold Story), has appeared in so many of the classics in his time, in so many different genres, he’s unclassifiable. In recent times, Wong has shown … Continue reading

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To Be Number One (1991) Review

"To Be Number One" Chinese Theatrical Poster

Director: Poon Man-Kit Writer: Johnny Mak Cast: Ray Lui, Cecilia Yip, Kent Cheng, Waise Lee, Amy Yip Chi May, Frankie Chin, Elvis Tsui, Tommy Wong, Kenneth Tsang, Lo Lieh, Paul Chu Kong, Mark Houghton Running Time: 136 min By Paul Bramhall The tale of real life gangster Ng Sik-Ho, more commonly known as Crippled Ho, has experienced a resurgence of late thanks to Donnie Yen’s take on the character in 2017’s Chasing … Continue reading

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Avenging Fist, The | aka Legend of Tekken (2001) Review

"The Avenging Fist" Chinese DVD Cover

Director: Andrew Lau Co-director: Corey Yuen Cast: Stephen Fung, Wang Lee Hom, Sammo Hung, Chin Kar Lok, Roy Cheung, Gigi Leung, Kristy Yeung, Yuen Biao, Cecilia Yip, Ekin Cheng, Benjamin Yuen, Brian Banowetz, Sammul Chan, Brian Ireland, Jackson Ng Running Time: 96 min. By JJ Hatfield This movie had a number of reasons why it should be good entertainment. The names Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao starts things off right. … Continue reading

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Winners & Sinners | aka 5 Lucky Stars (1983) Review

"Winners & Sinners" Japanese Theatrical Poster

Director: Sammo Hung Cast: Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Richard Ng, Ching Shung Lin, John Sham, Stanley Fung, James Tien, Lam Ching-Ying, Cecilia Yip Tung, Fung Hak-On Running Time: 95/106 min. By Numskull This is generally considered to be the first Lucky Stars film. It isn’t. It’s a blueprint; a not-quite-ripe-yet predecessor. Director/star Sammo Hung would later use many elements and cast members from this movie in “My Lucky Stars” and “Twinkle … Continue reading

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Organized Crime and Triad Bureau | aka OCTB (1993) Review

"Organized Crime & Triad Bureau" DVD Cover

Director: Kirk Wong Cast: Danny Lee, Anthony Wong, Cecilia Yip, Roy Cheung, Parkman Wong, Ricky Yi, Fan Siu Wong, Lee Fai, Louis Koo, Stephen Chan, Eric Kee Running Time: 100 min. By Woody It’s been months since I’ve watched a Hong Kong film. After discovering the intelligent cinema of countries like Japan and Korea, it’s hard for me to go back to simple minded action films and lame-brained humor. Save … Continue reading

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Peace Hotel (1995) Review

Director: Wai Ka Fai Writer: Wai Ka Fai Producer: John Woo Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Cecilia Yip Tung, Chin Ho, Lau Shun, Annabelle Lau Hiu Tung, Liu Fan, Mai Kei, Joe Cheng Cho, Lee Siu Kei, Victor Hon Kwan, Terrence Fok, Patrick Hon Jun, Gary Mak Wing Lun, Nam Yin, Sung Boon Chung, Four Tse Liu Shut, Bobby Yip Kin Sang, Wu Chien Lien Running Time: 89 min. By Numskull … Continue reading

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