Asian Classics - Infernal Affairs (2002) - Movie Review

We launch our Asian Classics series with this 2002 Hong Kong thriller directed by Alan Mak & Andrew Lau. A "cat and mouse" game between undercover cop Yan (Tony Leung), imbedded deep within the triads, and Ming (Andy Lau), a triad member who has infiltrated the police force. Also starring Anthony Wong, Eric Tsang, Sammi Cheng and Kelly Chen. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 0:00 - Intro 1:27 - "Infernal Affairs" synopsis 2:35 - Themes of Hong Kong “identity” in the film 10:24 - Fate & Friendship 17:30 - The death of Anthony Wong 19:45 - Comparisons to “The Departed” 27:10 - What happened to Hong Kong cinema? 31:00 - Final thoughts on "Infernal Affairs" ____________________________________________________________________ Where to find audio podcasts? Find episode on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lk8IyB... Find episode on iTunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Find episode on Stitcher here: https://www.stitcher.com/show/deepdiv... Find episode on I Heart Radio here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/deep-d... ______________________________________________________________________ Find us on social media: Follow James on Twitter here:   / marshy00   Follow James on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/marshy00/?h... Follow Steve on Twitter here:   / stephenhackman   Follow Steve on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/stephenhack... ________________________________________________________________________ COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976 Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.