Why Tsui Hark’s Shanghai Blues, shown at Cannes 2024, is one of his best films 40 years on

Why Tsui Hark’s Shanghai Blues, shown at Cannes 2024, is one of his best films 40 years on

The film was well received by Hong Kong cinema-goers when it was released in 1984. “A real gem of a picture!” enthused the Post reviewer. “In Shanghai Blues, Tsui has created a mixture of Cantonese pop, comedy, poignant romance, slapstick humour laced with music, satire, fresh creativity, artistry and good taste.” Tsui liked it, too … Read more

Quotable quotes from Sylvia Chang on Asian stereotypes, Hollywood and making women’s films

Quotable quotes from Sylvia Chang on Asian stereotypes, Hollywood and making women’s films

Her best films as director include Siao Yu (1995), Tempting Heart (1999), 20 30 40 (2004) and Love Education (2017). Takeshi Kaneshiro (left) and Gigi Leung in a still from Chang’s film Tempting Heart (1999). Chang has often checked in with the Post during her career. Below are some of the things she has told … Read more

How Ann Hui’s film directing debut The Secret, based on a real-life double murder case, helped usher in the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement

How Ann Hui’s film directing debut The Secret, based on a real-life double murder case, helped usher in the Hong Kong New Wave cinema movement

“The man and woman, aged between 20 and 25, were discovered lying on a rock among undergrowth. The man had his hands tied behind his back and was gagged, while the woman had a tie around her neck.” The police had difficulty investigating the case. At first they arrested a “grave exhumer”, the Post said. … Read more