By Jack Ford
It is the boy-meets-girl love story that has been around for centuries, but where both the male and female leads are hired killers. This is the premise of one of the early films by one of the biggest stars of Hong Kong, Andy Lau, “A Taste of Killing and Romance” – a film that delivers on its two title promises in equal measure.
The boy is Ko Sao (Lau), a renowned hitman but wistful and thoughtful in his nature. He understands that death is always close, so much so he had already had his own tombstone made. It is obvious he is longing for something more fulfilling in his life: after he receives his first payment for killing, he remarks “Money is only one of my needs”. We then meet the girl, Yu-Feng (Anita Yuen). On first impression, she seems unassuming enough but that image...
It is the boy-meets-girl love story that has been around for centuries, but where both the male and female leads are hired killers. This is the premise of one of the early films by one of the biggest stars of Hong Kong, Andy Lau, “A Taste of Killing and Romance” – a film that delivers on its two title promises in equal measure.
The boy is Ko Sao (Lau), a renowned hitman but wistful and thoughtful in his nature. He understands that death is always close, so much so he had already had his own tombstone made. It is obvious he is longing for something more fulfilling in his life: after he receives his first payment for killing, he remarks “Money is only one of my needs”. We then meet the girl, Yu-Feng (Anita Yuen). On first impression, she seems unassuming enough but that image...
- 5/16/2021
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
Image Source: Lelanie Foster / HBO
After adapting Ta-Nehisi Coates's 2015 bestseller Between the World and Me for the Apollo, Kamilah Forbes is making her television directorial debut by turning the play into a special for HBO Max, set to air on Nov. 21. Between the World and Me is written as a letter from Coates to his 15-year-old son, in which he details his experiences growing up in Baltimore and his growing fear of daily violence against the Black community. By combining powerful performances, elements of the Apollo's production, documentary footage from the star-studded cast's home lives, archival footage, and animation, the book was reimagined during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic - and against the backdrop of the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other Black Americans across the nation.
"I hope that this provides an opportunity for people to reflect, to reckon with how we are in...
After adapting Ta-Nehisi Coates's 2015 bestseller Between the World and Me for the Apollo, Kamilah Forbes is making her television directorial debut by turning the play into a special for HBO Max, set to air on Nov. 21. Between the World and Me is written as a letter from Coates to his 15-year-old son, in which he details his experiences growing up in Baltimore and his growing fear of daily violence against the Black community. By combining powerful performances, elements of the Apollo's production, documentary footage from the star-studded cast's home lives, archival footage, and animation, the book was reimagined during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic - and against the backdrop of the killings of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other Black Americans across the nation.
"I hope that this provides an opportunity for people to reflect, to reckon with how we are in...
- 11/19/2020
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Asian channels group, Celestial Tiger Entertainment is expanding its roster of original productions from Hong Kong. The three new shows, which will air on its Chk channel, are its first to be presented in Cantonese.
“The Other Side of Hong Kong” is a lifestyle show hosted by actor Jason Chan. It challenges seasoned travellers to explore the city’s hidden gems and discover insider secrets. The show will premiere on Dec. 8, 2018. On air from January. “Urban Legends” follows veteran actor David Siu and a team of famous local meta-physicists as they explore the darker haunts in Hong Kong, from Black Hill in Kowloon to Mount Davis on Hong Kong Island,.
“Hong Kong Stars Restaurants” is hosted by TV star Christine Ng as she takes foodies on a tour of the best culinary delicacies, from local favourites to Michelin Star fine dining. The series will air in February 2019 as a Chinese New Year special.
“The Other Side of Hong Kong” is a lifestyle show hosted by actor Jason Chan. It challenges seasoned travellers to explore the city’s hidden gems and discover insider secrets. The show will premiere on Dec. 8, 2018. On air from January. “Urban Legends” follows veteran actor David Siu and a team of famous local meta-physicists as they explore the darker haunts in Hong Kong, from Black Hill in Kowloon to Mount Davis on Hong Kong Island,.
“Hong Kong Stars Restaurants” is hosted by TV star Christine Ng as she takes foodies on a tour of the best culinary delicacies, from local favourites to Michelin Star fine dining. The series will air in February 2019 as a Chinese New Year special.
- 11/22/2018
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
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