What makes something so ridiculous… So funny? Why do moments that make no logical sense hit us the hardest, and stay with us for years? In this Watch & Talk, we dive into the wild, brilliant world of Kung Fu Hustle, directed by the legendary Stephen Chow. Hosted by Leon, a psychologist and lifelong Stephen Chow fan, we’ll watch key scenes and explore the strange genius behind comedy of nonsense: the kind that breaks rules, ignores logic, and somehow lands perfectly.
Together, we’ll unpack why this genre makes us laugh across cultures and generations, what’s happening psychologically when absurdity works, and how Stephen Chow has refined it into an art form that feels effortless but is anything but. Expect a session that’s as hilarious as it is insightful, full of laughter, sharp observations, and those surprising moments where you realise there’s something deeply human hidden inside the nonsense.
Let's sit back with good friends in comfy chairs, and laugh until our stomachs hurt as we watch scenes from a film that continues to bring people together all over the world. And, of course, let's have a smart and fun discussion about the magic and science of silliness!
为什么越荒谬的东西,反而越好笑?为什么那些完全不符合逻辑的桥段,反而最容易让人记住?在这场 Watch & Talk 中,我们会走进周星驰导演的《功夫》世界——一部充满疯狂创意与喜剧张力的经典作品。由心理学家、也是周星驰忠实粉丝的 Leon 主持,我们会一起看关键片段,拆解“无厘头喜剧”的魅力。
我们会讨论这种喜剧为什么可以跨越文化与年代让人发笑,从心理学角度看“荒诞”是如何起作用的,以及周星驰是如何把这种风格打磨成一种看似轻松、实则极其精细的艺术形式。
这会是一场既好笑又有洞察力的活动,有笑声、有分析,也会有那种突然意识到“原来这里面有点东西”的时刻。