Essays Tagged: "hong kong films"
Hong Kong Films - Who will go see them?
And who will go see them? In 1992, Hong Kong films earned $160 million at the local box office; last year that take was nearly halved, ... million at the local box office; last year that take was nearly halved, to $85 million. And though Hong Kong remains the rare free-market region whose homemade films outgrow the Hollywood invaders, t ... quota system, which allows release of only 10 foreign films a year, including Hollywood big movies.Hong Kong producers see the mainland not only as a revenue wellspring but also as a great place to m ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies
"Infernal Affairs" Film Review
Almost everyone familiar with Hong Kong films knows the names Andrew Lau, Andy Lau, and Tony Leung. Andrew Lau is known for his pr ... d the sequel Infernal Affairs III, both released in 2003.Infernal Affairs did very well at the 2002 Hong Kong Film Awards, beating the blockbuster Hero for the Best Film award, and also winning the fo ... winning the following:Best Director - Andrew Lau and Alan MakBest Screenplay - Alan Mak and Felix ChongBest Actor - Tony LeungBest Supporting Actor - Anthony WongBest Editing - Danny Pang and Pang Ch ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis