Chow Yun Fat
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Movie Review: The Killer (1989)
In my last post, I reviewed the classic action movie Hard Boiled, which combined the talents of Director John Woo and star thespian Chow Yun Fat. The Killer is another Hong Kong action movie classic that brings both of them together in an explosive plot. Both movies belong to what is often called the ‘Heroic Read more
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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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Course Review: Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens
This is a review of a course on Ed Ex, ‘Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens’, offered on EdX by the University of Hong Kong. This six week course is free to audit or can be taken online for cerification or credit for a nominal fee. I must admit that taking this course was 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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