A Study of Hong Kong Cinema in the Seventies = Qishi nian dai Xianggang dianying yanjiu, The 8th Hong Kong International Film Festival by Urban Council (1984-01-01)

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A Study of Hong Kong Cinema in the Seventies = Qishi nian dai Xianggang dianying yanjiu, The 8th Hong Kong International Film Festival by Urban Council (1984-01-01)

Written by Li Cheuk-to
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This, now rare, softcover book, was for the 8th Hong Kong International Film Festival and presented by the Urban Council in both English and Chinese for all of the sections. Unfortunately it lacks an index. Below are the major sections for this book (titles and names are verbatim barring spelling mistakes).Essays: Introduction/Postscript by Li Cheuk-to“Hong Kong and Television in the 1970s: A Perspective” by James Kung and Zhang Yueai“Anatomy of a Legend” by Cheng Yu“Bruce Lee and Other Stories” by Tony Rayns“The Dao of King Hu” by Stephen Teo“The Fallen Idol – Zhang Che in Retrospect” by Tian Yan“Resilience: The Cinema and Liu Jialiang”“Wu Ma’s Nose: Her and There” by Roger Garcia“Michael Hui: A Decade of Sword Grinding” by Law Kar“A Portrait of the Comedian as a Schizophreniac” by Ng Ho“The Journey of Desires” by Sek Kei“Li Hanziang’s Aesthetics of the Cynical” by Stephen Teo“Lu Qi: Softcore Sex and Hardcore Morality” by Cheng Yu“Shu Shuen: The Lone-Rider in Hong Kong Cinema in the 1970s” by Lau Shing-hon“The “Shaolin Temple” of the New Hong Kong Cinema” by Law Kar“An Interview with He Lanshan” by Silas LeeBiographical Notes: these are capsule biographies, though sometimes bigger than that, on: Jacky Chan, Chen Jingsen, Gui Zhihong, He Lanshan, Hu Feng, Jenny Hu, Michael Hui, Ricky Hui, Sam Hui, Jiang Xinglong, Jing Li, Leong Po-chih, Lu Qi, Richard Ng, Shi Tian, Sun Zhong, Alan Tang, Wu Yusen [a little telling of age that he is not written as John Woo], Yang Quan, Programme Notes: the movies and TV episodes that were shown with capsule comments: Legends of Cheating, The Big Boss, Fist of Fury, The Way of the Dragon, Love is Smoke, The Warlord, The Fate of Lee Khan, The Call-Girls, The House of 72 Tenants, Hiroshima 28, Wits to Wits, China Behind, Disciples of Shaolin, Anti-Corruption, The Last Message, The Magic Blade, Homicdes: The Criminals, Part II, Jumping Ash, Mud Child, Pound of Flesh, Private Eyes, Executioners from Shaolin, The Contract, Drunken Master, Law Don, Raining in the Morning, Dirty Ho, His Name is Nobody, The Secret, From Riches to Rags, Anger, Happiness, The Assassination of Ma (from Ten Assassinations), Black and White (From ICAC), The Pawnshop (From Below the Lion Rock), Bar Girl (From Operation Manhunt), Old Lai (From Below the Lion Rock), Two Stories (From ICAC), The Gold Dagger Romance (Last Episode), Boy From Vietnam (From Below the Lion Rock), Cat and Bird (From When We Were Young.) Filmography: This is quite nice to have as it has all the major releases of Hong Kong films and their dates during the 1970s.Top 10 Grossing Hong Kong Films (1970-1979): Self-explanatory, but nice to have with the caveat that one should take box office figures from this period with a little incredulousness.

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Li Cheuk-to is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Li Cheuk-to can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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Anthony Reyes
Anthony Reyes March 18, 2025
It was adequate. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perhaps more aligned with a different audience's tastes.
Robert Robinson
Robert Robinson October 22, 2024
Absolutely brilliant. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Susan Robinson
Susan Robinson January 13, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Betty Carter
Betty Carter March 23, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
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