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Tag: Hong Kong Film

Podcast On Fire 366: Three Films by John Woo – Hello, Late Homecomers, From Riches to Rags & Laughing Times

22 August 2026 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 0:56:28 0 Comments

John Woo had proven himself commercially with comedy by this stage, even if it wasn’t necessarily where he wanted to remain. These three films take us through three very different variations on that side of his career, from the sex-farce anthology structure of Hello, Late Homecomers, through the increasingly dark and unhinged comedy of From Riches to Rags, to the Chaplin-inspired Laughing Times. We provide some background on each, look at where they sit within Woo’s career, and see what, if anything, of the filmmaker to come can be spotted underneath all the comedy. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or X (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed, stream us on Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts! Music courtesy of Brian Kirby.

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Podcast On Fire 355: Lee Rock II

9 August 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 0:46:11 0 Comments

In part two, we move from rise to reckoning. Lee Rock II sees Lui Lok consolidating his power, facing family tensions with his grown son (Aaron Kwok), and navigating the corruption crackdown that forces his retreat from Hong Kong. We look at the time jumps, Andy Lau’s aged portrayal, and whether the sequel’s emotional beats hit as hard as the first film. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.
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Podcast On Fire 354: Lee Rock

14 June 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:19:09 0 Comments

Today is episode one of our two-part look at Lee Rock and Lee Rock II, a four-hour crime saga based on the life of Lui Lok, a real Hong Kong police officer whose career took him from cadet to high-ranking power broker within a deeply corrupt system. Andy Lau plays the role across both films, which trace his rise, the systemic rot around him, and the real-life backdrop of post-war Hong Kong. With Kenny B and Paul Fox. Read More

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Podcast On Fire 352: Saviour Of The Soul

3 May 2025 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS 1:35:04 0 Comments

Hong Kong cinema goes full comic book madness in Saviour of the Soul! Inspired by City Hunter but transformed into something uniquely Hong Kong, this film blends slick action, wild visuals, and larger-than-life characters. We break down its manga and anime influences, its dazzling style, and its place in the careers of Andy Lau, Anita Mui, and Aaron Kwok. Plus, the collaborative magic behind its production. With Kenny B and Paul Fox.
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The Director’s Series 31: Mabel Cheung & Alex Law – The Soong Sisters

29 August 2020 knetan Mabel Cheung & Alex Law, PODCASTS, The Director's Series 01:42:45 0 Comments

Mabel Cheung and Alex Law take their storytelling out of the current and small, intimate arenas of Hong Kong, China and New York and go for scope depicting three female political figures in Chinese history in The Soong Sisters. With Kenny B, Tom-K-W and Paul Fox of the East Screen West Screen podcast.

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Running Times:
00m 00s – Intro/City Of Glass Quick-Take
29m 55s – Biographies of the real life Soong sister and production background of the movie.
53m 48s – The Soong Sisters review

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Podcast On Fire 296: The Final Option & The Case Of The Cold Fish

15 August 2020 knetan Podcast On Fire, PODCASTS, Wong Or Wrong 01:33:24 0 Comments

It’s the emergence of Stone Wong, a role Michael Wong would be associated with and known for from this point in his career training Special Duties Unit cadets, fighting crimes and dealing with drama at home. It’s the cop soap opera era, arriving in the form of 1994’s The Final Option. Also, a Lantau Island set murder mystery where a version of Stone Wong is sent and promptly made fun of. Michael Wong goes up against a fat Michael Chow in The Case Of The Cold Fish from 1995. Kenny B and Phil G continue to discuss the films of Michael Wong. We’ll review 9 movies throughout the long career and officially determine whether he’s Wong or Wrong.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed. Music courtesy of Brian Kirby whose awesome clothing line you can find at shelflifeclothing.com.

Running Times:

00m 00s – Intro/The Final Option background, reception, Gordon Chan biography
28m 46s – The Final Option review
57m 30s – Jamie Luk discussion
61m 09s – The Case Of The Cold Fish review

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The Director’s Series 29: Mabel Cheung & Alex Law – An Autumn’s Tale

4 April 2020 knetan Mabel Cheung & Alex Law, PODCASTS, The Director's Series 01:37:48 0 Comments

After receiving her first Hong Kong Film Award as Best New Director, Mabel Cheung and her filmmaking and life partner didn’t go back to Hong Kong to expand. No, they stuck to New York, brought over elite talent and an undeniable screen couple to make An Autumn’s Tale. Considered both one of the best Hong Kong movies ever but also a perfect date movie. With Kenny B and Tom K-W.

Contact the show via email at podcastonfire at googlemail.com, on our Facebook page and Facebook group or Twitter (@podcastonfire, @sogoodreviews) and SUBSCRIBE to our iTunes feed.

Running Times:
00m 00s – Intro/Painted Faces Quick-Take
24m 35s – Expanded Mabel Cheung and Alex biography
30m 10s – An Autumn’s Tale production background, reception, actors
55m 18s – An Autumn’s Tale review

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