‘Caught by the Tides’ Operates as a Greatest Hits Album to Jia Zhangke’s Career Thus Far
'Caught by the Tides' is interesting on a metatextual level, even if only on that level.
Tag: Cannes 2024
Cannes 2024: Not Even Zhang Ziyi Can Save ‘She’s Got No Name’
Like many big-budget Chinese productions these days, 'She’s Got No Name' is an over-stylized mess.
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ Is an Unexpected Celebration of Hong Kong Cinema
'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In' might not be director Soi Cheang’s best work, but it’s one of his most ...
‘All We Imagine as Light’ Is an Illuminating Sophomore Feature from Filmmaker Payal Kapadia
Even though there is still room for refinement, there is no denying Payal Kapadia is bursting with talent.
More Than a Masterpiece, ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Is Activism in Real Time
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' is more than just “set against the backdrop” of the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Cannes 2024: ‘Mongrel’ Is an Unfortunate Case of Style Over Substance
Despite flaws in the script, 'Mongrel' shows abundant stylistic confidence.
Cannes 2024: Filmmaker Constance Tsang Makes a Strong Debut with ‘Blue Sun Palace’
A rare, original breakthrough in Asian American cinema.
‘Universal Language’ Is an Unorthodox Concoction of Canadian and Iranian Culture
Its national and stylistic identity crafts a film that’s at once distinctly Canadian and Iranian.
‘An Unfinished Film’ Marks a Triumphant Return for Filmmaker Lou Ye
A docufiction hybrid film relegated to an unglamourous “special screenings” spot, but one of the most fascinating films at Cannes.
Cannes 2024: Two Strays Form Heartwarming Bond in ‘Black Dog’
A story of connection and redemption through the bond between dog and man.
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