‘The Wedding Banquet’ Is Less Feast, More Cosy Potluck
Ang Lee’s seminal 1993 classic 'The Wedding Banquet' gets a millennial-era refresh in the 2025 reimagining by Andrew Ahn.
Tag: Drama
Riar Rizaldi’s Cryptic Indonesian Docufiction ‘Monisme’ Is a Fascinating Avant-Garde Take on the Conceptual Film
A cinematic meditation that avoids straying too far into the experimental or essayistic.
Lina Brocka’s ‘Bona’ Paints a Portrait of Blind Devotion and Quiet Despair
Have you ever loved someone so deeply that you lost yourself in the process? This unspoken question haunts every frame ...
Reel Asian 2024: ‘Pierce’ Is a Sharp Thriller That Strikes the Mind and Heart
Infuses family drama with elements of psychological thriller, effectively giving us a thought-provoking tale about what it takes to love ...
Reel Asian 2024: ‘Nikah’ Portrays Uyghur Communal Life in the Shadow of Persecution
As a portrait of life lived under quiet duress, 'Nikah' leaves an indelible impression.
Reel Asian 2024: ‘Leela’ Captures the Sinister Threads of Womanhood in Small Towns
At film's end, 'Leela' leaves audiences reflecting on their internal somber thoughts.
Sook-Yin Lee Adds Much Needed Heart and Humour to ‘Paying For It’
'Paying For It' offers a more satisfying version of the 2011 memoir while displaying a delightful snapshot of Toronto in ...
‘Tokyo Cowboy’ Rides Off Into the Sunset with Goodhearted Intentions
An affectionate tribute to the Montana cattle ranch setting and the warm bonds made within it.
Not Gonna Lie, ‘Super Happy Forever’ Had Us in the First Half
'Super Happy Forever' rewards patience as it unravels into a fulfilling, heartwarming film.
Dìdi (弟弟) Is Unruly as Pubescence Itself
Izaac Wang perfectly brings to life Sean Wang’s vision, wearing Chris’ perspective with keen understanding and precision.
