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Japan
Review: With “Monster”, Hirokazu Kore-eda Redeems Himself By Exploring Tumultuous Youth and Misunderstandings
By
JM Sarmiento
Indonesia
Review: “Sri Asih” Is Indonesia’s Socially Conscious Answer to Wonder Woman
By
Anthony Kao
Hong Kong
Review: “The Sunny Side of the Street” Scratches the Surface of Hong Kong Refugees’ Experiences
By
JM Sarmiento
Thailand
Review: Netflix Thai Movie “Hunger” Uses Food to Examine Class Divides and Ambition
By
JM Sarmiento
South Korea
Review: Korean Action Thriller “Kill Boksoon” Offer Social Relevance and Emotional Undercurrents
By
JM Sarmiento
Hong Kong
Review: “If We Burn” Recollects Hong Kong’s 2019 Protests in a Slow Burn Manner
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: “One Hundred Years and Hope” Profiles the Japanese Communist Party Whilst Avoiding High Drama Or Emotionality
By
Brian Hioe
Japan
Review: “Convenience Story” Paints Surreal Picture of the Creative Process Using Japanese Convenience Stores
By
Brian Hioe
South Korea
Review: Disney+’s Philippine-set K-Drama “Big Bet” Gambles on a Complex Rags-to-Riches Story
By
Jianne Soriano
China
Review: Chinese Sci-fi Prequel “The Wandering Earth II” Offers Epicness Amidst Subdued Times
By
Anthony Kao
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