Venice 2024: Three’s a Crowd in Documentary ‘Mistress Dispeller’
Director Elizabeth Lo welds contrasting concepts of love together using pristine cinematography and swooning soundtracks juxtaposed with uncomfortable conversations about ...
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‘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.
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.
Awkwafina’s ‘Jackpot!’ Prizes Bored Indifference
A film so boring and stilted, I couldn’t even be entertained by what makes it so painstakingly bad.
‘Stoker’ Subverts the Southern Gothic Story
Park Chan-wook’s first English language feature 'Stoker' is a polished and deliberately unsettling coming-of-age story with a heavy dose of ...
The Joy and Pain of Joan Chen’s Performance in ‘Dìdi (弟弟)’
In what could be her Hollywood breakthrough, Joan Chen delivers a devastating performance in Sean Wang's film, 'Dìdi'.
Looking into The Queer Mirror of ‘Mulan’
Of all the Disney Princess films, 1998’s 'Mulan' is arguably the only one to utilize the mirror to unintentionally underline the ...
‘Ultraman: Rising’ Directors Speak to the Family Values of Ultraman
Directors Shannon Tindle and John Aoshima discuss the Easter eggs and inspirations for their film 'Ultraman: Rising.'
The Stars of ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Discuss the Iconic Asian Superhero
The cast of Netflix's 'Ultraman: Rising' discuss their work in the film.
Tribeca 2024: Elizabeth Ai Examines the Vietnamese ‘New Wave’ & Its Profound Effects
'New Wave' is about the music, but it’s equally about what the music masks—a tricky balance.
