Chinese Movies
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Movie Review: Hard Boiled (1992)
Who could have imagined, two decades ago, that a director and star from Hong Kong would be a worldwide inspiration for stylish gangster movies with gun fights? John Woo and Chow Yun Fat would forever change the world’s image of Hong Kong movies, which were mostly known for martial arts. In today’s post, we will Read more
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Movie Review: City on Fire(1987)
Director Ringo Lam’s “City on Fire” is considered one of the masterpieces of Hong Kong action cinema, showcasing thrilling car chases and intense gunfights reminiscent of “The French Connection.” Action superstar Chow Yun Fat portrays a conflicted cop tasked with maintaining his double life as both a boyfriend and an undercover agent. His character grapples Read more
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