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on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko ZarorI rented Diablo and enjoyed it. There have been a lot of movies about long lo…
on It’s time to add some Fat to your collection! Eurek’s Blu-ray for Po-Chih Leong’s 1984 classic ‘Hong Kong 1941’ now shippingL.A. screening of Tiger on Beat. https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.soc…
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’That’s a an odd choice. The movie’s already pretty cool, so there’s not much…
on Will Scott 86 the devil? Another Poster for Ernesto Díaz Espinoza’s ‘Diablo’ starring Scott Adkins and Marko Zarorjust watched it, and actually liked it way more than Ballerina.
on Rebels without a pause! Kazuya Shiraishi’s ’11 Rebels’ on 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray on June 10th from Well Go USAIt's really good 👍
on Betrayal is the only truth that sticks! ‘The Betrayal’ starring Raizo Ichikawa of ‘Shinobi’ hits Blu-ray in SeptemberNice! This sounds like the plot to "Flags of Iron". I'll check this out.
on ‘The Raid’ and ‘Havoc’ director Gareth Evans to helm a remake of the 1967 Yakuza thriller ‘A Colt Is My Passport’I know the action will come through as always. Let’s see how this script goes…
on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’"akin to Raging Fire and The Prosecutor" I like those two movies, but this tr…
on Give me the F**KING keys! Jackie Chan and Tony Leung go ULTRA VIOLENT in the New Trailer for ‘The Shadow’s Edge’You mean Jackie won't have a surprise cameo from a Panda who's Jackie's new p…
on Escape from the 21st Century (2024) ReviewGood review! It got me to go out last night and see it. I enjoyed the hell ou…
on Feeling blue? Tsui Hark’s ‘Shanghai Blues’ getting a Limited Theatrical release from Film MovementHe hasn’t made a half decent movie "since Seven Swords" I really like his Det…
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Isn't M Bison supposed to be Thai? lol
on Do we have our M. Bison? Walton Goggins in-talks to join Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa in ‘Street Fighter’Actually those could work too
Tag Archives: Maggie Cheung
Eagle Shooting Heroes, The (1993) Review
Director: Jeff Lau Writer: Wong Kar-wai Cast: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung, Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Brigitte Lin Ching Hsia, Joey Wong Tsu Hsien, Carina Lau Kar Ling, Kenny Bee Chung Chun-to, Sze-Ma Wah-Lung Running Time: 114 min. By Paul Bramhall In case it’s never been said before, Hong Kong cinema owes a debt of thanks to Wong Kar Wai’s 1994 wuxia, … Continue reading
Hero (2002) Review
Director: Zhang Yimou Cast: Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Donnie Yen, Zhang Ziyi, Chen Dao Ming, James Pak Chin Sek, Liu Zhong Yuan, Zheng Tian Yong Running Time: 96/120 min. By Dragon Ma Hero is like a Chinese painting come to life, the colours are vibrant and stunning. Chris Doyle became a god of cinematography with this film. His use of colour is unmatched, the fight between … Continue reading
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Tagged Donnie Yen, Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Zhang Yimou, Zhang Ziyi
Dragon Inn (1992) Review
AKA: New Dragon Gate Inn Director: Raymond Lee Co-director: Tsui Hark Co-director: Ching Siu-tung Cast: Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Donnie Yen, Hung Yan-yan, Yuen Bun, Ng Kai-wah, Lan Tun, Yam Sai-Kwoon, Yuen Cheung-Yan Running Time: 88/99 min. By Numskull While I wouldn’t refer to this movie as an “epic” it does have a wide narrative and visual scope that places it head and shoulders over many other … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Brigitte Lin, Ching Siu-tung, Donnie Yen, Elvis Tsui, Hung Yan Yan, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Tsui Hark, Yuen Bun
In the Mood For Love (2000) Review
Director: Wong Kar-wai Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Lai Chen, Lai Chin, Rebecca Pan, Joe Cheung Running Time: 127 min. By Alexander Exquisite. From the lush hues of the set design, to Maggie Cheung’s seemingly infinite supply of cheongsams, to Shigeru Umegayashi’s haunting music, to Tony Leung’s performance, to Wong Kar Wai’s direction–everything about “In the Mood For Love” is exquisite. And while I’ve praised the beauty of a … Continue reading
Posted in All, Chinese, News, Reviews
Tagged Joe Cheung Tung Cho, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Wong Kar-wai
Bare-Footed Kid, The | aka Young Hero (1993) Review
Director: Johnnie To Kei Fung Cast: Aaron Kwok Fu Sing, Ti Lung, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Paul Chun Pui, Jacqueline Wu Chien Lien, Kenneth Tsang Kon, Eddie Cheung Siu Fai, Wong Yat Fei, Tin Ching, Chu Tiet Wo, Cheng Ka Sang, Johnny Cheung Yiu Wah, Hau Woon Ling, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Leung Kai Chi, Ng Wui, Wong Sun, Yuen Ling To Running Time: 90 min. By JJ Hatfield If … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Aaron Kwok, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Johnnie To, Kenneth Tsang, Maggie Cheung, Paul Chun Pui, Ti Lung, Wu Chien-Lien
Project A 2 | aka Pirate Patrol 2 (1987) Review
Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam, Carina Lau, Mars, David Lam, Bill Tung, Kenny Ho, Ricky Hui, Regina Kent, Lau Siu Ming, Ray Lui, Anthony Carpio, Alan Chan, Chan Dik Hak, Chan Wai Man Running Time: 106 min. By Ro Not as good as the original, but still great! I missed Samo and Yuen, but this movie is chock full of … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Bill Tung, Carina Lau, Fan Mei Sheng, Jackie Chan, Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Kenny Bee, Kenny Ho Ka King, Lee Hoi-Sang, Maggie Cheung, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat), Michael Chan Wai Man, Ray Lui Leung Wai, Regina Kent Wai Ling, Ricky Hui Kun Ying, Rosamund Kwan
As Tears Go By | aka Carmen of the Streets (1988) Review
AKA: Mongkok Carmen Director: Wong Kar Wai Cast: Andy Lau, Jacky Cheung, Maggie Cheung, Alex Man, Ronald Wong, Chan Chi Fai, Lam Kau Running Time: 102 min. By Brmanuk Wong Kar-Wai’s debut feature is a moving look into the lives of two brothers; Ah-Wah (Andy Lau) and Fly (Jacky Cheung), two small time gangsters. When Ah-Ngor (played wonderfully by Maggie Cheung) comes to stay with her cousin Ah-Wah, she doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Reviews
Tagged Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Maggie Cheung, Stephen Tung Wai, Wong Kar-wai
Ashes of Time (1994) Review
Director: Wong Kar Wai Cast: Leslie Cheung Kwok Wing, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Carina Lau, Jacky Cheung, Charlie Young, Siu Tak Foo, Bai Li, Collin Chou Siu Long, Lau Shun, Joey Wong Tsu Hsien Running Time: 91/93/98 min. By Numskull A very poetic multiple-storyline drama featuring a veritable cornucopia of mentally unbalanced and emotionally unstable characters who never make eye contact with … Continue reading
Seventh Curse, The (1986) Review
AKA: Doctor Yuen and Wisely Director: Nam Lai-Choi Cast: Chow Yun Fat, Maggie Cheung, Chin Siu Ho, Dick Wei, Sibelle Hu, Ti Wei, Joyce Godenzi, Yasuaki Kurata Running Time: 81 min. By Perkele The best mixture of martial arts, horror and fantasy since Sammo Hung’s masterpiece “Spooky Encounters”! The biggest difference between these two films is that “Seveth Curse” is set in modern times and so there’s also gun action … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Chin Siu Ho, Chow Yun-fat, Dick Wei, Elvis Tsui, Joyce Godenzi, Maggie Cheung, Sibelle Hu, Wong Yu, Yasuaki Kurata
2046 (2004) Review
Director: Wong Kar-Wai Cast: Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Faye Wong Fei, Gong Li, Zhang Ziyi, Carina Lau Ka-Ling, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, Tung Jei, Takuya Kimura, Bey Logan Running Time: 129 min. By Iuxion The latest film from Wong Kar Wai needs no introduction. Kind of a sequel to his previous feature, In the Mood for Love, 2046 tells the story of Chow Mo Wan (Tony Leung), an author who pens the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bey Logan, Carina Lau, Christopher Doyle, Faye Wong, Gong Li, Maggie Cheung, Takuya Kimura, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Ziyi
Iceman Cometh, The | aka Time Warrors (1989) Review
Director: Clarence Ford Cast: Yuen Biao, Maggie Cheung, Yuen Wah, Sarah Lee, Tai Bo, Lam Chung, Alvina Kong, Ann Mui, Tan Lap Man, Frankie Ng, Chen Jing, Stanley Fung, Lai Yin Saan, Lam Siu Lau, Helena Law, Liu Wai Hung, Jackson Ng, Walter Tso, Elvis Tsui, Anthony Wong, Wong Jing, Corey Yuen Running Time: 114 min. By Reefer Two opposing Ming Dynasty warriors fall into an ice crevice and are … Continue reading
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Tagged Clarence Ford, Corey Yuen, Elvis Tsui, Maggie Cheung, Stanley Fung Shui-Fan, Wong Jing, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah
Police Story 3: Supercop (1992) Review
Director: Stanley Tong Cast: Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Yuen Wah, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Kenneth Tsang, Josephine Koo, Bill Tung, Philip Chan Yan Kin, Mars, Ken Lo Wai-Kwong Running Time: 90/95 min. By Numskull This is a review for Police Story 3. Not “Supercop.” FUCK “Supercop.” Police Story 3. Yeah, baby. Jackie Chan, director of the first two Police Story films, passes the reins to Stanley Tong and shares the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Bill Tung, Jackie Chan, John Wakefield, Ken Lo, Kenneth Tsang, Maggie Cheung, Mars (Cheung Wing Fat), Michelle Yeoh, Stanley Tong, Yuen Wah
Police Story 2 (1988) Review
AKA: Police Force 2 Director: Jackie Chan Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Lam Gwok Hung, Bill Tung Biu, Benny Lai, John Cheung, Ben Lam Kwok Bun, Mars, Charlie Cho Cha Lei, Chu Yuan Running Time: 100 min. By Ro I liked this movie even more than the first. The plot and characters are more developed than in Part I, and the humor is less broad. Jackie’s been demoted (due to … Continue reading
Police Story (1985) Review
AKA: Police Force Director: Jackie Chan Producer: Leonard Ho Cast: Jackie Chan, Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, Lam Gwok Hung, Mars, Bill Tung, Chu Yuan, Fung Hak On, Charlie Cho, Tai Bo, Paul Wong Kwan, Benny Lai Keung-Kuen Running Time: 85/94 min. By Alexander First of all, if you want to read a kick-ass review of this film, scroll down to Vic Nguyen’s below. And since every second of Police Story … Continue reading
Twin Dragons (1992) Review
Director: Ringo Lam Co-director: Tsui Hark Cast: Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Nina Li Chi, Teddy Robin Kwan, Johnny Wang, Guy Lai Ying Chau, David Chiang, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Kirk Wong Running Time: 100 min. By Numskull One thing you have to admit about Jackie Chan, whether you like him or not, is that he’s not afraid to admit it when one of his movies is a disappointment. Besides the … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese, Golden Harvest, Reviews
Tagged Alfred Cheung Kin Ting, Benny Lai Keung Kuen, Chor Yuen, David Chiang, Dennis Chan, Eric Tsang, Gordon Chan, Jackie Chan, Jamie Luk Kim Ming, Joe Cheng Cho, Joe Cheung Tung Cho, John Woo, Johnny Wang (Wong Lung Wei), Kirk Wong, Lau Kar Wing, Lau Kar-leung (Liu Chia Liang), Mabel Cheung Yueng Ting, Maggie Cheung, Ng See-Yuen, Nina Li Chi, Ringo Lam, Stephen Tung Wai, Sylvia Chang, Teddy Robin Kwan, Tsui Hark, Wong Jing, Wu Ma
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