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“Buster Keaton,” the Stunt Pioneer Admired by Jackie Chan, 5K Masterpiece Collection Opens for 22 Days

“Buster Keaton,” the Stunt Pioneer Admired by Jackie Chan, 5K Masterpiece Collection Opens for 22 Days

An Impassive Genius Returns to the Screen in a 100-Year Special
The Legendary Return of an Impassive Face at the Edge of LifeThe essence of 'Buster Keaton', the king of comedy and stunts who dominated the silent-film era, returns to the screen. His masterpiece—where overwhelming scale meets meticulous direction—meets modern audiences, transcending 100 years.
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

Yeo-hua dresses in menswear and sings “Guest-Trip Autumn Regret” (客途秋恨), and Zhenfang, who arrives late to the drinking gathering, is instantly captivated by what he sees.
〈Injigu〉(1987) lived in Korea for a long time under the title 〈Injigu〉. This all started when the journalist who first introduced the film mistook the Chinese characters and wrote 〈Injigu〉; afterward, other outlets copied it as well. Even action star Donnie Yen (甄子丹) went through something similar.
'Yes Madam' to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'...Michelle Yeoh Honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

'Yes Madam' to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'...Michelle Yeoh Honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Michelle Yeoh, the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress, officially enters the Walk of Fame on the 18th
◆A Name Engraved in the Heart of Hollywood, Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh has entered the Hollywood Walk of Fame. On February 18th , her name was engraved on the iconic Walk of Fame in Hollywood. The event was graced by Michelle Yeoh and her close colleagues.
[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] Tony Leung Sometimes Wants to Hold an Ashtray.

[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] Tony Leung Sometimes Wants to Hold an Ashtray.

I get fascinated by objects in movies. I ponder deeply about why the director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actors placed that object in front of the camera. 'Joo Seong-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in movies that have lightly stepped on my eyes.
I sometimes hold an ashtray too. In the second meeting after director Hou Hsiao-hsien and actor Tony Leung's 〈Days of Being Wild〉 (1989), there is a scene in 〈In the Mood for Love〉 (1998) where Tony Leung suddenly acts out in a fit of rage.
Ha Jung-woo Wins Achievement Award at London Asian Film Festival

Ha Jung-woo Wins Achievement Award at London Asian Film Festival

Hong Kong Master Yonfan Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Opening Ceremony
The 10th London Asian Film Festival kicked off on the 23rd at the Odeon Leicester Square Theatre in London, as announced by the executive committee on the 27th.This year's festival features the theme 'Faces of Asia', celebrating the diversity and creativity shown by the Asian film industry over the...
Autumn of Hong Kong Cinema, World Premiere of the Original 'A Better Tomorrow' (1967) 4K Restoration

Autumn of Hong Kong Cinema, World Premiere of the Original 'A Better Tomorrow' (1967) 4K Restoration

The 1967 film 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 is considered one of the top 100 Hong Kong films of all time by 'Time Out Hong Kong' and has had a significant influence on John Woo's 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 (1986).
Is there an original 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 besides Chow Yun-fat's version. It is the 1967 film 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 directed by Yeung Kwan. Lee Cheuk-hung (played by Leslie Cheung) is arrested as a safecracker and is released after serving over ten years.
Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

Attention All Hong Kong Movie Fans! The Hong Kong Film Festival is Coming to the Korean Film Archive and Cinecube

With ‘Emotional Journey – Crossing Borders with Hong Kong Cinema’ (Korean Film Archive) and ‘Making Waves: The New Wave of Hong Kong Cinema’ (Cinecube), October in Seoul will be colored by Hong Kong films.
In October, two Hong Kong film festivals will be held simultaneously. If you are a Hong Kong movie enthusiast, you might have to go back and forth between the Korean Film Archive in Sangam-dong and Cinecube in Gwanghwamun.
[2024 BIFAN Issue 4] Director To Qifeng's Masterclass Live Coverage

[2024 BIFAN Issue 4] Director To Qifeng's Masterclass Live Coverage

"I decided to part ways with the life of living as a film director engineer"
This year, filmmakers from around the world are visiting the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Among the big names is Hong Kong action film master To Qifeng, who showcased films like (2012), (2013), and last year's (1993) through the festival.