Today, after a lull that started in the 2000s, there is renewed global interest in Hong Kong films from both past and present. (From left) German Cheung, Terrance Lau and Tony Wu in a still from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, by far the biggest Hong Kong blockbuster of 2024. Photo: Media Asia Films … Read more
Given Hong Kong’s strong ties to martial arts, it is not surprising that the city has a plethora of studios teaching a variety of disciplines. Here is a taste of what is available. 1. PCMA Kung Fu Hong Kong Self-defence skills and wellness lie at the core of studio PCMA (Practical Chinese Martial Arts), 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
