1996 / Derek Yee > There’s something strangely charming about this satire about the Hong Kong Category III—or softcore porn—industry. It’s not the naive and sexy Shu Qi, although that certainly helps. And it’s not exactly Leslie Cheung’s pinning down of his semi-aloof failed-director-forced-to-go-softcore character either. It has more to do with Derek Yee’s ability to make fun of both himself as well as the industry as a whole while still trying to convey a serious message. It’s unfortunate that the production quality is a little subpar, and some of the comedy comes across a little forced. Otherwise, this is a Hong Kong gem that’s considerably more intelligent than its peers.