Is Bullet in the Head John Woo’s best film? Its focus is male friendship, a Woo go-to

Is Bullet in the Head John Woo’s best film? Its focus is male friendship, a Woo go-to

There they meet the paternally inclined Luke (Simon Yam Tat-wah), a former CIA operative and, with his help, steal a box of gold from a gang boss. As the trio try to make their way back to Hong Kong, with an assortment of gangsters and corrupt soldiers in pursuit, Paul becomes obsessed with the stolen … Read more

5 Hong Kong horror film gems from Sammo Hung, Peter Chan, Fruit Chan and others

5 Hong Kong horror film gems from Sammo Hung, Peter Chan, Fruit Chan and others

Below, Hendrix picks his favourite five Hong Kong horrors and rates them on his personal scary meter. Reader be warned! I’ve screened this a few times to audiences, and people have just walked out, absolutely silent and white-faced.Grady Hendrix on his second-scariest pick 1. The Boxer’s Omen (1983, directed by Kuei Chih-hung) Scariness rating: 11 … Read more

Is Simon Yam Hong Kong’s most fearless actor? Triads, gigolos, killers, he played them all

Is Simon Yam Hong Kong’s most fearless actor? Triads, gigolos, killers, he played them all

He has said in interviews that it is important to be on time, be prepared, and to get on and do the work. He loves acting and wants to make as many films as he can, and that approach also works out financially for him – he has never been ashamed to talk about making … Read more