Category: Hong Kong Cinema

Actors, American Cinema, Bruce Lee, Hong Kong Cinema, Movie Reviews

REMEMBERING BRUCE LEE ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

“Here we are . . . still talking about him. And for good reason. He tried to live what he believed. When you see him on screen you’re not just seeing a performance, you’re seeing the real human being.” – Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee’s daughter. Tomorrow, November 27, marks what would have been Bruce Lee’s 75th birthday if he hadn’t died in 1973 after suffering … Continue reading REMEMBERING BRUCE LEE ON HIS 75TH BIRTHDAY

Kimberly Lindbergs
Crime, FilmStruck, Hong Kong Cinema, Movie Reviews

Triad Theater: THE MISSION (1999)

Shakespearean in its scope and operatic in its execution, THE MISSION (‘99) remains one of the most taut, compelling and superbly composed films made in Hong Kong during the 1990s. This sinewy thriller helped cement Johnnie To’s reputation as one of today’s most accomplished action directors and you can currently catch it streaming on FilmStruck as part of a double feature with To’s VENGEANCE (2009). … Continue reading Triad Theater: THE MISSION (1999)

Kimberly Lindbergs