June 10, 2023 by Eternality Tan

Viva Erotica (1996)

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1996, Derek Yee, Hong Kong
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A zany if somewhat overzealous romp as this darkly entertaining meta-film about a struggling director (played by a fantastic Leslie Cheung) forced to make a Cat III erotic movie, features Shu Qi in a breakout role.

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November 15, 2019May 23, 2020 by Eternality Tan

C’est la vie, mon cheri (1993)

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1993, Derek Yee, Hong Kong
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This is Hong Kong tear-jerking melodrama at its best, boasting a superb performance by Anita Yuen.

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November 5, 2019October 24, 2021 by Eternality Tan

Great Magician, The (2011)

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2011, China, Derek Yee, Hong Kong
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Though backed by a strong cast, this is a movie of two halves with an inconsistent tone.

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Viva Erotica (1996)

C’est la vie, mon cheri (1993)

Great Magician, The (2011)