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American cinema
How Chinese Box presented the Hong Kong handover from a unique viewpoint
In Wayne Wang’s 1997 drama, the many sides of a city on the brink of change were shown through the camcorder of Jeremy Irons’ English writer.
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan disliked this Hong Kong film director, but why?
6 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
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Hong Kong
Chiikawa fans brave Hong Kong summer swelter for ‘preheat’ event before show
5 Jul 2025 - 8:01PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong mourns loss of 2 stars of film and television, Chow Chung and Suet Nei
Chow Chung died from pneumonia aged 92 on Friday while Suet Nei, 77, succumbed to cancer on Thursday after long battle against the disease.
5 Jul 2025 - 1:09AM
Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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How Hong Kong’s Karen Mok went from Stephen Chow’s co-star to Mandopop queen
Starting out in Cantopop, Mok featured in a number of films in the 1990s before her Mandarin albums took off in Taiwan and mainland China.
4 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
How Girls with Guns movies made stars of Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung
The armed-and-dangerous women genre of the 1980s and 90s was a rollicking roller-coaster during Hong Kong’s silver screen heyday.
2 Jul 2025 - 11:48AM
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Hong Kong economy
Golden Harvest closes its 4 remaining cinemas amid industry upheaval in Hong Kong
After more than 50 years, cinema giant ceases all operations in city, although three venues will be taken over by new operators.
29 Jun 2025 - 9:06PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How John Woo’s Face/Off, Windtalkers, Paycheck showed his experimental side
We take a look at three of John Woo’s Hollywood movies from the late 1990s and early 2000s and what they meant for the Hong Kong director.
29 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
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Hong Kong society
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Why is Hong Kong Cantopop star Keung To so popular?
The Cantopop idol accidentally fell into the sea while jogging on June 23, later saying it happened after he had consumed alcohol and painkillers
26 Jun 2025 - 7:56PM
Hong Kong society
Keung To of Hong Kong band Mirror rescued after accidentally falling into sea
Police received a report at 4.36pm on Tuesday that a man had fallen into the waters near the Western Wholesale Food Market.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:25AM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong director Wai Ka-fai’s first 3 films revealed his versatility
Wai Ka-fai’s Peace Hotel, Too Many Ways to Be No. 1, and Needing You featured stars including Andy Lau, Chow Yun-fat and Cecilia Yip.
22 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
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Pop-up afternoon parties in Hong Kong proving a hit for healthier clubbers
Inspired by ‘coffee raves’, which turns cafes into dance clubs, two Hongkongers devised a new kind of party that is held during the day.
20 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
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How Raymond Lam went from Hong Kong TV extra to the ‘King of Chok’
We look at how Raymond Lam defied the expectations of his wealthy family to succeed as an award-winning actor and Cantopop singer.
20 Jun 2025 - 8:09AM
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Fight for Tomorrow: Patrick Tam shines in Hong Kong gangster drama
Patrick Tam plays a washed-up ex-gang boss who reunites with his son (Locker Lam) in this gritty yet hopeful crime story.
19 Jun 2025 - 6:28PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Hong Kong director Ringo Lam freshened up the crime genre with 2 films
Ringo Lam infused 1999’s Victim with notes of The Exorcist, and teamed up with Tsui Hark and Johnnie To for 2007’s ‘chaotic mess’ Triangle.
15 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
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Hong Kong culture
Hong Kong’s 1980s nightlife culture dazzles again at old Club BBoss site
Big Boss Generation revives the old club’s huge dance floor, enticing locals and visitors with a glimpse of the go-go ‘80s nightclub scene.
15 Jun 2025 - 9:25AM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
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Behind the Shadows: Louis Koo plays detective in Malaysia-set thriller
The story of the hunt for a serial killer whose most riveting aspect is the marital woes of a detective (Louis Koo), this film misses a beat.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
How Bond films were the spark for Aces Go Places action comedy
A happy-go-lucky hero was deemed the missing ingredient for an action comedy hit. Sam Hui was hired for Aces Go Places. 4 sequels followed.
16 Jun 2025 - 8:55AM
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Hong Kong celebrities and icons
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From best actress to banned in mainland China, Hong Kong star Deanie Ip
The acclaimed actress and singer who rose to screen fame playing Andy Lau’s mother is one of Hong Kong’s most outspoken entertainers.
6 Jun 2025 - 7:17AM
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Hong Kong economy
Golden Harvest MegaBox latest cinema to close in Hong Kong, 4 left under chain
Cinema in largest shopping centre in eastern Kowloon will shut down for good on Sunday, the operator’s fifth venue to close since last April.
5 Jun 2025 - 1:43AM
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Valley of the Shadow of Death: Anthony Wong is a pastor in doubt
Young man who raped pastor’s daughter, leading to her death, ends up at his church. Will he avenge her or forgive him? Film ducks the issue.
4 Jun 2025 - 5:45PM
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Hong Kong economy
Fans bid fond farewell as curtain falls on Hong Kong’s Grand Ocean Cinema
Tsim Sha Tsui venue closes after 56 years as cinema numbers continue to dwindle across city.
1 Jun 2025 - 9:30PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
3 early horror films from Twilight of the Warriors director Soi Cheang
Soi Cheang Pou-soi’s first horror films were very low-budget and relied on clever use of cameras and cuts instead of special effects.
1 Jun 2025 - 11:15AM
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Hong Kong economy
Who’s got the next Labubu? Hong Kong creators eye a slice of ‘goods economy’ pie
Artists and designers need support to make their mark in lucrative market for toys and other collectibles.
29 May 2025 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong economy
Blackpink’s ‘Deadline’ world tour to conclude at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium
K-pop superstars to return to city for first time since 2023 with two shows in January.
27 May 2025 - 8:46PM
Performing arts in Hong Kong
How Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza is ‘always different, always suspenseful’
Cirque du Soleil’s Kooza, back in Hong Kong, is the most ‘circus’ of all its circuses, its chief show operations officer says. Find out why.
25 May 2025 - 5:15PM
History
When rain dampened disco group Boney M’s Hong Kong debut
Read how the West Germany-based, Jamaican disco stars first arrived in Hong Kong – and how they were asked to ‘tone down’ the sexy parts.
25 May 2025 - 2:00PM
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film
In this movie, Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman fight a duel
Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman sees a Hong Kong film character fight a Japanese one. Who won depended on which film version you saw.
25 May 2025 - 9:45AM
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