Updated May 30th, 2010

Quiet times
Posted 05-30-2010
We're experiencing a lull over here since the newer movies just getting release, e.g. Gallants and Ex, were previously seen and reviewed via film festivals. Luckily, the end of the month brings a slew of movies not seen, including Barbara Wong's Break-Up Club, Herman Yau's Ip Man prequel, and Ocean Heaven, featuring Jet Li in a movie totally devoid of any action. July 1st is Derek Yee's Triple Tap, which sounds a whole lot more exciting than Jet Li parenting.

Anyway, this update only sees a review of Once a Gangster. Future updates will hopefully be not as sparse.

Summer arrives, time departs
Posted 05-15-2010
Hi everyone, this website still exists. Remember? Despite the lack of online interest in Hong Kong films not starring Donnie Yen, LoveHKFilm.com still exists to write about whatever we damn please. That's why we're writing about, uh, Ip Man 2. But only because we have to.

Other reviews this time: Kenneth Bi's prostitute drama Girl$, the Taiwan award-winner Au Revoir Taipei, the Japanese sequel 20th Century Boys 3, and the 1985 Monkey King cartoon Monkey King Conquers the Demon. Okay, so it's not that exciting.

Next time:Once a Gangster.

Locked and Loaded
Posted 05-05-2010
Back from Italy and ready for even more movie reviewing snarkiness. Also, Happy Cinco De Mayo! In honor of this holiday, LoveHKFilm reviews uncut versions of two Category III Hong Kong films. If you can figure out the connection, drop us a line.

First up: Pang Ho-Cheung's long-awaited Dream Home, which we saw at the 12th Udine Far East Film Festival. Following way behind is Scud's Amphetamine, which we saw at the recent Hong Kong International Film Festival. Next week we'll try to review something normal, like a DVD.

Next time: Ip Man 2.

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