Review: She Is Conann
Epic stories of tragic heroes rising to great power or making arduous journeys have long fueled the action and fantasy genres. From Ancient ...
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Review: The Goldfinger
In the leadup to The Goldfinger’s release, lead stars Tony Leung and Andy Lau have been giving interviews where the ultimate message can ...
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Review: Silent Night
Director John Woo really needs no introduction to the world of action cinema. After beginning his career under the tutelage of the legendary ...
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Review: The Boy and the Heron
Something I never thought about when I was younger was the impact I would be making on this world. When you’re nubile and ...
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Review: Quiz Lady
2023 has been an interesting year when it comes to the success and failure of various films. While Disney, with virtually unlimited money ...
Review: Aberrance
While I’m a tremendous fan of Hong Kong action cinema from a particular era (though mostly in general), I don’t happen to know ...
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Review: The Bear – Series Two
In a week where we’re caught between the saccharine, pastel world of Barbie and the sobering, ethical dilemmas of Oppenheimer, allow me to ...
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NYAFF 2023 Review: The Sunny Side of the Street
For decades now, there has been growing concern over the refugee population in Hong Kong. With stricter laws limiting their chances to become ...
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NYAFF 2023 Review: Where is the Lie?
As a middle-aged millennial with no real understanding of younger generations, I have taken an interest in films depicting youth as a way ...
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NYAFF 2023 Review: Egoist
All across the world, there has been a growing concern over the regression of several LGBTQ+ rights. What took centuries to ratify has ...
NYAFF 2023 Review: The Empty Nest
There’s a growing concern in China about its elderly population living isolated lives due to mass urbanization. This cultural shift is due to ...
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Review: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Legasequels have been all the rage in Hollywood for the last decade or so. With big-budget filmmaking being firmly in the “franchise” era, ...