What’s Old April 26, 2008: As chance would have it, this update is action-packed. I originally intended to write a review of Spy with My Face, the odd but enjoyable sequel to The Black Rose. I say odd, because it doesn’t quite succeed as a crime thriller or an action movie; in fact, it works best as a comedy. I’m still planning on reviewing it, but in the meantime here is a review of two bonafide Connie Chan action movies: Lady Black Cat and Lady Black Cat Strikes Again. Rounding out the action, is the awesome new video from M59 featuring an charming song from the second Lady Bond film. Hopefully, this much sought after series of films will be released on DVD some day. Finally, do check out the revamped official website of martial arts queen Yu So Chow (created and maintained by her daughter). It’s mostly in Chinese, but there are lots of great pictures to look at: www.yusochow.com. April 13, 2008: I’m working on a new review which I’m hoping to post in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, let me recommend an excellent book I just finished reading. Sisters of Heaven by Patti Gully tells the stories of three pioneering Chinese aviatrixes. One of them, Lee Ya Ching (a.k.a. Li Dandan), was a silent film star in 1920s Shanghai. She was just 16 years old when she played the role of Hua Mulan in one of the first silver screen appearances of the legendary woman warrior. How cool is that! Speaking of flying and fighting females, Connie Chan herself took to the air in the third installment of the Lady Bond series. Here’s a picture of her from The Flying Killer a.k.a The Chivalrous Girl in the Air. Finally, check out these rare photos of a young Connie that have surfaced on Flickr. And don’t forget to find out who is calling Connie in the picture on the right. See you soon! February 29, 2008: This update’s featured review of Four Gentlemanly Flowers (which was released 40 years ago on the 21st of February) unexpectedly follows the recent passing of Lydia Shum. One of Connie’s frequent co-stars—and one of Hong Kong cinema’s greatest comedians—Lydia displayed her irresistible charm, physical grace, and generous joie de vivre in such films as Movie-Fan Princess (1966), Won’t You Give Me a Kiss? (1968), Teenage Love (1968), and most especially in Four Gentlemanly Flowers. She would go on to make audiences laugh and smile for nearly half a century. Lydia’s death is a huge loss, but her joyful spirit lives on in the films she left behind. February 14, 2008: As much as I love Connie Chan, I’m going to dedicate this Valentine’s Day update to her fellow star Suet Nei, one of the great unsung action heroines of Hong Kong cinema. Although she was initially marketed by the Hong Kong Film Company (Sin Hok Kong Luen) as the newest sweet young thing, Suet Nei made a stronger impression as the cool and sassy swordswoman in such movies as Green-Eyed Demoness and Paragon of Sword and Knife. One of her best performances can be seen in The Dragon Fortress, which is this update’s featured review. Despite her slight build and undeniable cuteness, Suet Nei could project an intense ferocity with her energetic moves and her deadly glare (rivalling even the legendary angry stare of Brigitte Lin). Suet Nei also made modern-day action films. Her amazing series of Dark Heroine Muk Lan-fa movies—much more than Connie’s action films—set the stage for the “Girls with Guns” films of the late 80s and early 90s. In fact, you might say that Suet Nei was the “Moon Lee” of her times, but I prefer to say that Moon Lee was the “Suet Nei” of her times! Anyway you look at it, Hong Kong cinema has a long and glorious tradition of female action heroes, and Suet Nei is one of the best! February 7, 2008: Gung Hay Fat Choy! Best wishes to one and all for a happy, healthy, and prosperous Year of the Rat! January 29, 2008: Two years ago today, this website was boldly launched into cyberspace, with the simple mission of introducing Connie Chan to new audiences. I had no clue as it to whether it would be warmly received or completely ignored. Needless to say, I was surprised and honored to be embraced by those fans who grew up watching Connie’s films. I’ve also had the pleasure of meeting new fans, who like myself were born into a different time, place, and culture, but who now have the opportunity to witness first-hand the charms of Hong Kong cinema’s legendary “Movie-Fan Princess.” While we are still eagerly waiting for the development of the babelfish, which will allow us to understand anything said in any language, the films of Connie Chan, as Todd Stadtman so eloquently writes in his new review of She Is Our Senior, nonetheless “extend an invitation to dream that translates effortlessly regardless of tongue. January 13, 2008: This update is dedicated to the memory of Tso Tat-wah. Not only was he Connie Chan’s godfather, but over the course of some 700 films, he defined what is was to be a hero. It’s not for nothing that he was known as the “Iron Man” of Hong Kong cinema. Here is a review of Supreme Sword, his valiant attempt to reverse the declining fortunes of the Cantonese film industry at the end of the 60s. Tune in at the end of the month for a review of She Is Our Senior by Todd Stadtman. January 1, 2008: Happy Birthday to our dear idol Connie Chan! And best wishes to one and all for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! December 28, 2007: This update I’m very happy to announce a new review by Todd Stadtman, who was kind enough to take a break from his Lucha Diaries to write about Girl in Red. Todd is an unrepentant glutton for pop cinema from around the world, from Mexican wrestling/monster movies to Bollywood oddities. And this includes, of course, the action films of Connie Chan! One of the reasons I started this website was to expand the reputation of Connie Chan beyond the Chinese community and introduce her to Hong Kong movie fans, kung fu fanatics, and Sixties retro connoisseurs who might not be familiar with one of Cantonese cinema’s coolest stars. Hopefully, sites like Todd’s Lucha Diaries will help spread the word. Others who have also done their share this past year include: Jean Lukitsch’s Electric Shadows, The In-Sect, Tofu Magazine, and Centaur’s Cantonese Stage, the must-see blog for musings, reviews, plot synopses, and videos. And let’s not forget the ever growing Connie Chan group on YouTube, where you can find clips from her films, as well as interviews and MV tributes from her fans. Well, that’s all for now. See you next year! December 17, 2007: I’ve got a couple of reviews in the works, but they won’t be ready until the new year. In the meantime, here are two new fliers: start here and click your way forward. Throughout her career, Connie Chan has played many roles: from gentle scholar and valiant swordsman to factory girl and lady crimefighter. In real life, she is known for the generosity she shows to her fans and for her charitable activity. One of Connie’s recent off-screen roles is Ambassador for the Hong Kong Blood Cancer Foundation. In the spirit of the holiday season, I’d like to share a few of her words. Best wishes to one and all! Merry Christmas! Sing Dan Fai Lok! November 18, 2007: Here is a lobby card for The Invincible, the only wuxia movie that Connie made with Lui Kei. And some special assorted goodies: start here and click your way forward! November 17, 2007: Sadly, I just don’t have the time anymore to keep updating Movie-Fan Princess like I used to. Sorry!... But I did add a few new releases to the filmography, and I have a few goodies that I’m going to add to the Images section in the next week or two. As this site becomes a little stale from the lack of fresh content, be sure to visit the regularly updated Cantonese Stage for all things Connie, including reviews and video clips. Finally, I want to give a shout out to Todd Stadtman and his excellent review of The Black Rose, which is given a fresh appraisal in the context of the wuxia films that director Chor Yuen made for Shaw Brothers during the mid-70s. March 5, 2007: Movie-Fan Princess is no longer being updated. But I’ll be back at a still undetermined time, once I’ve refreshed myself. Meanwhile, I encourage you to visit and bookmark Centaur’s wonderful new blog Cantonese Stage, which features excellent reviews of Connie’s films with detailed plot synopses and fascinating contextual information. Finally, I still love to hear from fellow fans, old and new, so feel free to send me an email at daweijahe@yahoo.com. February 18, 2007: This update I am pleased to present another addition to our Chan Fans section: Catherine shares some of her wonderful experiences as a faithful fan, both now and back in the days. Next up is a joint review of I’ll Get You One Day and The Lizard, two of Connie’s last action films. I’ve also added a magazine cover, four more photos (start here and click your way forward), as well as an article about Connie greeting her fans during the filming of The Lizard. Finally, I am sad to say that this will be my final update of the website. After a year of building this site, I am a little burned out. While I can’t say for certain that I am retiring for good, I am definitely taking a long vacation. In the absence of new material here, may I recommend two wonderful blogs that just started up recently: Cantonese Stage by our contributor and dear friend Centaur and Electric Shadows by our new friend Jean Lukitsh. Before I say goodbye, I would like to give a big thanks to all the folks who contributed to the site: Catherine, Centaur, Cindy, Dennis, Erica, Fervent Fan, Jennifer, Mimi, Sherry, Sue, and Valentina. And most of all, thanks to Sharon for all her love and support. Gung Hay Fat Choy! Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! February 3, 2007: OK, time to get this update online! Centaur returns with a piece comparing the careers of Connie Chan and Josephine Siao. Although the two have always been good friends, the rivalry between their fans is legendary. Thanks Centaur! Centaur has also recently started a blog devoted to Cantonese opera. Be sure to check it out for her reviews of Sentimental Journey and Only You. Also new is a review of The Young Girl Dares Not Homeward. As chance would have it, Webbburt777 has just posted a clip of one of the film’s songs on YouTube. Besides that, I’ve done some home improvement on the site. I’ve added links in the reviews of those films that have clips on YouTube. I’ve also created lists of the films currently available that Connie made respectively with Yam Kim-fai, Josephine Siao, and Lui Kei. Finally, let me just pay respect to veteran martial-arts icon Tso Tat-wah, who passed away on January 13th. As Connie’s godfather, Tso has always looked after her both on and off screen. Tso Tat-wah was truly one of the great heroes of Hong Kong cinema. January 15, 2007: Since I couldn’t get a review ready for this update, I was lucky to find one that Valentina wrote for the site last spring. Now is a good time to say: thanks Valentina, wherever you are! This site might never have made it online without your help and encouragement. Here then is her review of Incredible Rumour, a film which didn’t impress me much on first viewing. But after watching it a second time, I must agree that the film is well made with great performances. Sadly, the print used for the DVD has faded to a reddish hue, but on the plus side, there are English subtitles, a rare occurence in Connie’s films. One of the highlights of the film is undeniably Fung Bo-bo’s wild dancing. Check her out in this clip on YouTube. Dang! That girl sure could dance! Speaking of YouTube, there is a growing number of clips and videos devoted to Connie Chan. Old fans and new fans alike will want to bookmark the Connie Chan video group, where all of the nearly 50 videos can be conveniently accessed. The excitement continues with a new entry in the Chan Fans section, courtesy of Centaur who shares with us some of her experiences being a Chan Po Chu fan in Singapore back in the days. Thanks so much Centaur! Finally, I’ve added some items to the Images section: several precious bookmarks, courtesy of Cindy (thanks!); a jigsaw puzzle; and a lantern slide advertising a Connie Chan double feature (start here and click your way forward). And yet more thanks to Cindy for the cool photo below and for her translation help! See you all at the end of the month... January 1, 2007: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE!! Best wishes to you on this special day! Words cannot express the extraordinary impact that Connie Chan has had on the lives of her fans. In celebration of Connie’s birthday, I would like to share some select pages from a very precious scrapbook that I was fortunate to acquire nearly two years ago. The moment I opened the book and saw the more than 70 beautiful and meticulously collaged pages, I suddenly understood—as in an epiphany—what Connie meant to her legions of loyal fans. Each page was overflowing with love and devotion. I was already very intrigued by Connie Chan and her remarkable career and legendary reputation, but in that instant I was totally converted. I became a true fan. Here is a taste of what launched me on this foolish quest to spread the gospel of Chan Po Chu. Have a happy and prosperous New Year! December 18, 2006: Despite my natural inclination to spend the month of December in total hibernation, I’ve managed to put together this update. First off is a review of one of Connie’s most beloved films, Her Tender Love. If you haven’t seen the film and would like a little taste, here is a clip to put you in the holiday spirit. “In this Christmas party / Everyone sings and dances / See the couples step smoothly / To celebrate Jesus’s birthday” Yeah! And last but not least, I’ve posted four new magazine covers (start here) showing our lovely Connie. That’s all for now. See you in two weeks, when we’ll celebrate a certain someone’s birthday. In the meantime, happy holidays and best wishes to one and all! November 30, 2006: This update’s review is not really a review, but an editorial about film preservation. The VCD release of The Sweetest Moment is so horrible that only dedicated Chan fans will be able to watch it. The movie itself is wonderful, but the print used for the video transfer suffers from every possible symptom of film decay. Unfortunately, this is not a problem unique to this film. Many of Connie’s films available on VCD and DVD exhibit one problem or another, from the minor nuisance of dirt and scratches to the major annoyance of missing footage. C’est la vie, right? Well, I hope not. I don’t have any easy solutions to offer, but it sure would be nice one day to see high quality, English-subtitled, digitally restored DVD releases of Connie’s best films. I’m not holding my breath, but I’ll keep on dreaming.... So, what else is new? I’ve added a new page of photocards and made a PDF version of the movie booklet for Connie’s first film, Madam Chun Heung-lin, made in 1958 when she was just eleven years old. Enjoy! And see you in two weeks... November 13, 2006: I think I used up all the words in my head for this update’s review of The Blonde Hair Monster (Connie’s first modern-day action film, made when she was just 15 years old). So, I’ll just keep this short and see you at the end of the month—unless I’m still in a turkey-induced slumber after Thanksgiving! October 31, 2006: OK! I’m back (and out of breath)—trying to get on track with the bi-weekly website updates. It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for the site. So, here is a review of Waste Not Our Youth, a wonderful film and one of Connie’s color films that has miraculously survived the ravages of time with its glorious color intact. What’s new in the image gallery? Here’s an ad for Young and Furious and a unique lobby card for The Eight Fairies’ Adventure in the Eastern Sea. Finally, check out this special article (PDF file) about Connie and her favorite hobby. See you in two weeks! October 17, 2006: Well, life has started to settle down a bit and I’m eager to start working on the website again. To start things off, here is Sue’s long-awaited review of Dutiful Daughter Zhu Zhu, one of my all-time favorite Connie Chan films. Thanks Sue! You’re the best. Sue has also started writing reviews for the Hong Kong Movie Database, so check them out! Now it’s my turn start writing reviews again. In the meanwhile, I’ve added a few items to the image gallery: an ad for The Blonde Hair Monster, which has just been released on VCD; flyers for She Is Our Senior and Fan Li-fa, the Female General; and a press photo for Beautiful Queen of Hell. If I can get my act together, I’ll have the next update ready at the end of the month. See you then! September 24, 2006: I’m sorry but there is no update this month. I just haven’t had the time. But come back on October 15th for Sue’s review of Dutiful Daughter Zhu Zhu and some other goodies. Take care! August 14, 2006: Well, I’m back. My life is still as busy as it was last month—actually, even busier. The good news is that I’ve finished writing my Connie Chan article, which will be published in the October issue of Heritage Asia. I’ll give you more details once I get my hands on a copy. This update’s review is once again courtesy of Sue. (I don’t know what I’d do without you right now!) I rewatched Beauty in the Mist in order to make screen captures, and I’m really glad I did. It’s a wonderful romance bursting with fantastic images. Watching the film, I kept bemoaning the fact that director Chan Wan didn’t have a Shaw Brothers-size budget to match his visionary imagination. The big surprise this update is a new story for the “Chan Fans” section submitted by Fervent Fan. FF first contacted me earlier this year, shortly after I launched the site. When I went to Hong Kong in April, I had the pleasure of meeting him for coffee. He kindly invited me to his home to see his collection of Connie Chan memorabilia, but unfortunately I didn’t have enough time. FF promised to write something for the site, and a couple of weeks ago I was pleasantly surprised to receive this heartfelt tribute to our Connie. He also generously sent me some scans from his collection: a rare flyer for The Black Rose. So, please join me in giving a big thanks to Fervent Fan! Finally, I’ve added from my own collection a flyer for one of Connie’s last great action films, I’ll Get You One Day. Well, that’s all for now. I’ll see you on September 15th! July 15, 2006: Sue brings us another review this update: The Six-Fingered Lord of the Lute, a 3-part epic that’s teeming with bizarre and fascinating characters. If you don’t speak Cantonese, Sue’s review will help guide you on this long, strange trip of a film. Last weekend I was happy to discover that Asian American journalist Jeff Yang gave Moviefanprincess a nice plug in his biweekly mail blog. Jeff writes a lively column called Asian Pop for SFGate.com and is the author of Once Upon a Time in China, an excellent beginner’s guide to Chinese cinema. He also is one of the authors of the fun-to-read Eastern Standard Time: A Guide to Asian Influence on American Culture from Astro Boy to Zen Buddhism. Thanks Jeff! Elsewhere on the Internet I came across this amusing blog entry by a young guy from Singapore talking about his experience seeing Connie’s stage show Sentimental Journey last year. Finally, I will be forced to update the website on a monthly-only basis for a while. I’ve been invited to write an article on Connie Chan for an English-language magazine from Malaysia. Besides working on that, there are a ton of other things that I need to focus on. So, see you mid-August (hopefully) with a new update. In the meanwhile, visit the forum for some lively discussion and the occasional goody. June 30, 2006: This update’s review is Paragon of Sword and Knife. Thanks Sue! It's a great tale of murder and revenge with lots of colorful heroes and villains. I’ve also put up some Thai movie posters. I’d love to find out more about Connie’s popularity in Thailand. If anyone knows about this, go ahead and post a message on the forum. Finally, check out the Wikipedia entry I made for Connie. Hopefully, this will help spread the word about our favorite star! June 15, 2006: I’m happy to present two reviews this update: Sue gives us a review of The Reincarnation of Lady Blum Blossom, an adaptation of the last opera written by renowned librettist Tang Tik-sang; and Cindy offers a review of the classic Black Rose, an iconic film that has spawned a stage play, numerous spoofs, and most recently a movie starring Hong Kong pop stars the Twins. (Needless to say, they pale in comparison to original stars Connie and Nam Hung!) I’ve also added two new movie flyers. As I announced last update, there is now a forum for the website. I’ve disabled the registration process, so now it’s even easier to join the discussion. Please drop by and share your enthusiasm for all things Connie. Finally, here is proof of our increasingly global culture and testimony to the universal appeal of Connie’s charm and talent. See you next update! June 1, 2006: I just got back from China on Tuesday and am still coping with jetlag and a flu I caught on the flight home. But my trip to Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Suzhou was a lot of fun. I saw a performance by the Shanghai Kunqu Opera Troupe, which was really amazing. It was my first time seeing Chinese opera live, and I absolutely loved it. Sadly, it also made me regret not being able to see Connie’s upcoming show this summer. Hopefully, she will continue to perform on the stage for many more years to come! This update, Cindy gives us a review of Girls Are Flower, one of my favorites and one of Connie’s most charming films. I’ve also added some movie ads to the images section of the website. But the big news this update is the launching of the Movie-Fan Princess discussion board. I probably won’t be as active as I’d like until I recover and get back into the swing of things, but please make yourself at home. See you next time! May 14, 2006: Happy Mother’s Day! There are two new reviews this update. Valentina returns with a review of Won’t You Give Me a Kiss?, a film that I absolutely loved. The courtship scenes between Connie and Lui Kei are precious, and Ha Ping nearly steals the show as the jilted girlfriend. Sue Guttilla gives us a detailed review of Aftermath of a Fire, which is a great help for those like myself who don’t speak Cantonese. Connie made many two-, three-, and even four-part martial-arts movies, and as you can imagine, the stories with their large casts of heroes and villains are pretty complicated. So, it was a treat for me to watch to watch this Chan & Siao classic without being totally clueless. I had a chance to watch the new HKCO Concert DVD. The highlight of the show was definitely the opera songs Connie performed with Wan Fai-yin. Afterwards, I came across this article in a magazine and thought that now would be an appropriate time to post it. Last week while googling for new tidbits about Connie, I came across this out-of-left-field review of the Glamorous Christmas Night EP. What a surprise that was! Finally, I’ve added some movie press photos and a new magazine portrait. Next week, I’m off to Shanghai for vacation, but I’ll be back at the end of the month with the next update and the grand opening of the Movie-Fan Princess discussion board. See you soon! April 29, 2006: Like all newbie webhosts, I like to look at my site statistics to see how many people have been visiting. One of the stats is a list of links that people used to get to the site. Imagine my surprise when I clicked on this one! Pretty cool, huh? Well, this week’s review is Lady with a Cat’s Eyes (thanks Cindy, for the plot summary). I’ve also added some magazine portraits of Connie with Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin and with the “Seven Princesses”. There’s been lots of Connie-related news lately. It was just announced that Ms. Chan will be immortalized in wax and take her place alongside Bruce Lee and Yao Ming at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong (thanks for the link, Fan). I’ll definitely be checking that out the next time I’m in Hong Kong, but truthfully I’d much rather see her in the flesh before I see her as wax. Unfortunately, I don’t think I can make it to the stage play Connie will be performing with Adam Cheng this summer. Oh well... hopefully it will be released on DVD, just like her February 2006 concert with the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, which is now available and which I am eagerly waiting to watch this weekend. Finally, there are some new links to a fairly comprehensive Connie Chan discography at the wonderful Vinyl Paradise website. See you next update! April 15, 2006: I had a great time in Hong Kong. The Kong Ngee films at the HK Film Archive were amazing. It was nice to see Tse Yin, Ka Ling, Wu Fung, and Nam Hung in their prime. In comparison to the absolutely charming Let’s Be Happy and the hilarious Chase, Incredible Rumour was a bit of a letdown. But it was nice to see Connie on the big screen in glorious unfaded color. The recently reissued DVD looks like crap in comparison. I was privileged to see the legendary Lady Bond at the resource center the next day. The opening credit scene with Connie in three roles simultaneously singing “Nui Sa Sau” is so cool! After that amazing intro, the movie slows down as it sets up the plot but heats up in the second half with several extended fight sequences that really pack a punch. Hopefully, this series will be released on video in the not-so-distant future. Otherwise, I’ll have to wait until my next trip to Hong Kong. Speaking of Lady Bond, Cindy Law has kindly sent me scans of two very cool flyers (here and here) to share with you all. She has also written an excellent review of Eternal Love that inspired me to watch it the very next night. I wish I could have seen this on the big screen. It’s a real tearjerker, with outstanding performances by Connie and Josephine Siao. It made the top of Cindy’s list of recommended films, and now I would definitely add it to my list as well. Hopefully, Cindy will be able to write some more reviews for us in the future. Finally, Mimi Holam shares her memories of the good old Chan Po Chu days in Singapore. Her story reminded me of when I was 11 and snuck off across town to a special midnight screening of Star Wars. After my parents found out where I was and tracked me down, I received the spanking of a lifetime and was grounded for the rest of the summer. Ahhh... the pains and pleasures of fandom. Anyway, let me finish with a big thank you to Cindy and Mimi for their wonderful contributions! April 3, 2006: I just added an introduction and captions for Cindy’s photos of Connie’s 1970 stage show. March 31, 2006: After contributing her precious personal photographs of Connie Chan’s 1970 San Francisco stage performance last update, Cindy Law now offers her account of the show and the influence that Connie had on her as a young girl, plus her own list of top film picks. Thanks so much Cindy! I’ve written a review of one of my favorite Connie Chan films, The Black Killer—a film that is recommended by four out of five of us here at Moviefanprincess. And as a special treat, I’ve posted a rare lobby card for The Golden Coat, Part Two (1963). Well...I am very excited right now, because next week...I’m going to Hong Kong to attend the Kong Ngee retrospective at the Hong Kong Film Archive, which includes a screening of Incredible Rumour—my first time seeing Connie on the big screen! If you happen to be there, come up and say hello to me. March 21, 2006: I’m pleased to announce that Cindy Law has generously agreed to post her personal photos of Connie Chan’s 1970 stage performance in San Francisco. Tune in next week to read her account of the show and what Connie meant to her as a young girl growing up in SF. Thanks Cindy! March 12, 2006:Welcome back! First off, I’ve made a few navigational changes (thanks for the suggestions Dennis). The About section is now called Home, but it still contains everything it did before. The unfinished Music section is now the Special Features section. I promise there will be a feature on Connie’s music but probably not for another month. In the meantime, I’ve inaugurated the section with what I hope is an ongoing feature on Connie Chan fans; it includes an account by Sue Guttilla of what it was like watching Connie’s films when she was growing up in New York. I’m looking for more Chan fans to share their stories, so do email me at daweijahe@yahoo.com if you would like to contribute. Last but not least, Valentina checks in with a review of Opposite Love, which was recommended by 3 out of 4 Chan fans in last update’s Beginner’s Guide to the Films of Connie Chan. I’ve also added several new links. See you next time with a review of The Black Killer! February 28, 2006: I’ve added a Beginner’s Guide to the Films of Connie Chan, which includes recommendations from myself and three other Chan fans: Valentina Verrocchio, our regular reviewer; Dennis Lee, an editor at the Hong Kong Movie Database and resident expert in ’50s and ’60s Cantonese cinema; and Sue Guttilla, who actually watched Connie’s films in NYC Chinatown when she was growing up. Also added is my review of A Romantic Thief (thanks Lee for the VCD and plot summary!). Other changes include a “What’s Old” section for old news. Come back in two weeks for a new review by Valentina and an account by Sue of what it was like when she was a kid watching Connie Chan on the big screen! February 14, 2006: Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions for making the website easier to use. This update includes a new review of Young, Pregnant and Unmarried by Valentina Verrocchio. Valentina writes for Hong Kong Express, an Italian website devoted to Hong Kong cinema. Moviefanprincess.com will be featuring regular translations of her wonderful film reviews. I’ve also added a link to Peter Nepstad’s review of Her Tender Love. Peter has an amazing website called Illuminated Lantern, which is devoted to Asian cinema and features reviews and fascinating special features on subjects ranging from Chinese Opera to Taoist Priests and Hopping Vampires. Well, Connie Chan had her concert. I wish I could’ve been there. Hopefully, I’ll have another chance to see her perform. You can see pictures from the show at www.chanpochu.net (scroll down to the last four links at the bottom of the page), a fabulous website devoted to Connie Chan. The site is in Chinese, but if you can’t read it, you can at least check out the great pics! Finally, here are two special treats: a little bit of double happiness and some cute pics of Connie as a child. Tune in next update for A Beginner’s Guide to the Films of Connie Chan. January 29, 2006: Kung Hei Fat Choy! Welcome to Moviefanprincess.com, the website devoted to one of Hong Kong cinema’s most beloved stars: Connie Chan Po-Chu.