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Tag: 1996

Comrades: Almost a Love Story

Comrades: Almost a Love Story

Tragedy, coincidence and loneliness clash in Peter Chan’s romantic comedy-drama.

Posted on 17 Jul 2022 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Drama, Hong Kong, RomanticTagged 1996, Christopher Doyle, Eric Tsang, Focus Hong Kong, Irene Tsu, Joe Cheung, Kristy Yeung, Leon Lai, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Gabriel, Peter Chan, Review, Yu Ting. Leave a comment

East Palace, West Palace

East Palace, West Palace

Love and lust are volatile, unexpected and anywhere in Zhang Yuan’s arresting drama.

Posted on 28 May 202228 May 2022 by siibillamlawPosted in China, DramaTagged 1996, Hu Jun, Jing Ye, Liu Yuxiao, Lu Rong, Ma Wen, Queer East, Si Han, Wang Quan, Yang Jian, Zhang Yuan, Zhao Wei, Zhao Xiaoyu. Leave a comment

The God of Cookery

The God of Cookery

Stephen Chows down on some Kung Food in his nonsense comedy God of Cookery

Posted on 21 Mar 20168 Nov 2019 by siibillamlawPosted in Comedy, Hong KongTagged 1996, Christy Chung, Karen Mok, Lam Suet, Law Kar-ying, Lee Kin-yan, Lee Siu-kei, Nancy Sit, Ng Man-tat, Review, Stephen Chow, Tats Lau, Vincent Kok. 1 Comment

Ebola Syndrome

Ebola Syndrome

With its stereotyped characters, casual racism and gross-out humour, Ebola Syndrome is a goofy exploitation film that is definitely not for everyone.

Posted on 5 Oct 20157 Apr 2016 by siibillamlawPosted in Exploitation, Hong Kong, HorrorTagged 1996, Anthony Wong, Herman Yau, Review. Leave a comment

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