The second follow-up, Infernal Affairs III, would be a sequel which followed directly on from the first film, and also backtracked in time to tie up some loose ends. (From left) Andy Lau, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Kelly Chen, Leon Lai Ming and Chapman To Man-chat publicise the launch of Infernal Affairs III in Beijing in … Read more
Here we chat with expert on Hong Kong films Frank Djeng about this lesser known masterpiece. “Man on the Brink” is a bona fide Hong Kong classic, but it’s not very well known, especially abroad. Why has it always been under the radar? That is a mystery. The film is known in Hong Kong, and … Read more
It was moderately well received by Hong Kong audiences and critics in 1999, but failed to live up to the box-office success of its blockbusting predecessor – not least because it was released head-to-head with Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and the glamorous local actioner Gen-X Cops. “The most eagerly awaited Cantonese … Read more
When we speak over video chat for this interview, they are sitting in a white-walled hotel room looking very chummy. Leung, 61, is sporting an autumn-brown jumper and check trousers, his hair slick. Lau, 62, is wearing a diamond-pattern blue sweater, the sort you might find on a golf course. They seem best buddies, although … Read more
