"Stokes locates the film in a context of generic and intellectual predecessors, illustrates the art and science of its construction, evaluates its political invitations or self-inoculations, illuminates the stardom of Leslie Cheung in the twilight of a Br

"Stokes offers a cogent and meticulous discussion of Peter Chan's hit film especially in the areas of gender politics, craftsmanship, and commercialization of images. Its many insights enrich our understanding not only of Chan's film but also of Hong Kong

Lisa Odham Stokes teaches Humanities and Film at Seminole Community College in Central Florida. She is author (with Michael Hoover) of City on Fire Hong Kong Cinema and author of The Historical Dictionary of Hong Kong Cinema.