Stephen Chow's Short List

Illustration for TIME by Sean Mccabe

Actor Stephen Chow is a Hong Kong screen legend, in a town that reveres the cinematic arts. From slapstick kung fu comedies such as Shaolin Soccer and Kung Fu Hustle to the surprise CGI hit CJ7 , he is an evergreen in what many see as a lagging industry. Here are some of the things that influence him.

Beginnings
The first movie I ever saw was The Battle of the Bulge . I was just a young kid. I remember coming away thinking what an amazing experience it was, and over time I...

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