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Macao
Review: “Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna” is a Uniquely Macanese Neo-Noir
By
Richard Yu
Indonesia
Review: “A Copy of My Mind” is Joko Anwar’s Love Letter to Jakarta
By
James Guild
Interviews
Interview: “Ilo Ilo” and “Wet Season” Director Anthony Chen Talks Casting, Honesty, and Being Away From Home
By
Richard Yu
Taiwan
Review: “A Sun” Is A Meticulous Family Drama Worthy of Its Golden Horse Awards
By
Anthony Kao
China
Review: Chinese Animation “White Snake” Bites but Doesn’t Catch On
By
Elizabeth Li
China
Review: “Better Days” Overcomes Censors to Explore Teen Bullying in China
By
Richard Yu
Indonesia
Review: “Perempuan Tanah Jahanam” Features Joko Anwar’s Trademark Use of Indonesian Symbols to Tell a Chilling Tale
By
James Guild
Saudi Arabia
Review: “The Perfect Candidate” Shows Saudi Arabia’s Evolving Women’s Rights Landscape
By
Lorna Codrai
South Korea
Why “Parasite” Is Bong Joon-ho’s Biggest Hit and Darkest Film Yet
By
Minsoo Kim
Japan
Review: “Promare” Challenges Animation’s Constraints Through A World On Fire
By
Elizabeth Li
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