Film Screenings
Jul 2013:
The Messy but Endlessly Delightful
Yee Chau-shui
Best recognised for his bumbling yet overall good-hearted characters, Yee Chau-shui (1904-1955) is one of the most popular comedians in Hong Kong cinema. With years of experience in Cantonese opera under his belt, his humorous singing style and his eccentric body movements often stole the show from the leading stars. Apart from being the comic highlight in a wide range of films he took part in, he is widely known amongst colleagues for his benevolence, perhaps a trait extended from his likable onscreen persona.
The Morning Matinee series is guest-curated by film researcher Yuen Tsz-ying
Jun 2013:
The Wonderfully Humorous Yu Ming
Yu Ming entered the film industry with his older brother Yu Leung. He has since acted in over 300 films, initially playing antagonist characters like womanizers, traitors, thugs and robbers. Later in his career, Yu began acting in comedies, playing everyman characters like the nice guy in romance films and the sidekick strategist who helps the hero formulate schemes. Yu’s acting style of playing the bumbling, over-the-top comic relief became a signature style that audiences loved. We have chosen four films that will showcase Yu’s wide range of acting styles, covering multiple genres over his long, distinguished career. This is our sincere tribute in honor of the 89-year-old veteran actor.
The Morning Matinee series is guest-curated by film researcher Yuen Tsz-ying
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