An entire generation of classics from this golden age of action cinema is finally being restored and rereleased in the U.S.

John Woo drew on some very unusual sources during his reinvention of Hong Kong action cinema in the 1980s and 1990s.

Jackie Chan's movie career spans over six decades now, beginning in 1962 with Big and Little Wong Tin Bar, where he debuted with Sammo Hung, one of the most important figures in the Hong Kong New Wave ...

100 years of Hong Kong cinema There might be some controversy about when it all began, but for Hong Kong's troubled film sector, the time has come to celebrate its first 100 years.

1980 With Shaw Brothers’ dominance weakened, mini-studios begin making an impact, starting with Cinema City, set up by comedians Raymond Wong, Karl Maka and Dean Shek and specializing in ...

In the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong was known as "The Hollywood of the Far East", with a cast of globally recognised stars like Chow Yun-fat and auteurs such as Wong Kar-wai. The golden age of Cantonese ...

As both an actor and director, Sammo Hung's work outside of his popular collaborations with Jackie Chan shows how he's become an icon over the years.

Recognizing the profound effect Chinese cinema continues to exert in the United States, Geek Nexus is proud to present a primer to all Hong Kong and Chinese cinema have to offer.

Hong Kong cinema, once dubbed the “Hollywood of the East”, was a world cultural marvel at its peak during the 1980s and 1990s. Regarded for its kung fu epics, action flicks and unflinching ...