Li Xiao-ran Movies
SPL collaborators Donnie Yen and Wilson Yip join forces once again for this high-energy adaptation of Wong Yuk-Ling's popular manga Dragon and Tiger Heroes. The Dragon Tiger Gate is a Hong Kong martial arts dojo co-founded by the descendents of Dragon (Yen) and Tiger (Nicholas Tse). Separated as children, Tiger fights for the cause of good and Dragon goes to work for fearsome drug smuggler Ma Kun (Chen Kuan-tai). As the action gets under way, Tiger gets into a scrap with Ma Kun's gang and ends up in possession of the Lousha Plaque - a sacred icon of immense value to the powerful criminals. Though Ma Kun and Dragon allow Tiger to abscond with the Lousha Plaque for the time being, Dragon soon sets out to recover the object as nunchaku-spinning warrior Turbo (Shawn Yue) makes his presence known. As Tiger attempts to lure Dragon away from the dark side, the pair is forced to work together for the first time in years in order to defeat formidable Lousha Gang leader Shibumi (Yu Kang), whose penchant for one-on-one fights sets the stage for an explosive climax. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, (more)
- 2006
Dai Sijie's dramatic story of star-crossed lesbian love, The Chinese Botanist's Daughters stars Mylene Jampanoi as Li Min, an orphan since the age of three who gets a job as assistant to a botanist. While on the island where they do their research, Li Min falls in love with the botanist's daughter. The two secretly engage in a sexually charged relationship that blossoms into true love. When the scientist's son arrives home after some time in the military, the commanding old man forces the son to marry Li Min. When the son discovers that his new bride has had sex before their wedding night, tragedy ensues. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Mylene Jampanoi, Li Xiao-ran, (more)
A malevolent collection of evil entities has taken over Phoenix City, and the only hope for salvation has arrived to set up shop in the belly of the beast in a frightful tale of spectral horror. As rumors of ghosts and plague run rampant, the citizens of Phoenix City sit powerless to battle their paralyzing fear and too terrified to venture out of their homes. Though a group of medical experts are dispatched to set up shop in the local church and assist the weary villagers, the revelation that the church is actually the center of the paranormal happenings releases a torrent of supernatural activity. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
