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2019
Japan
The 11 Best Japanese Movies of 2019
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
Review: K-Drama “Crash Landing On You” Appeals to Both Romantics and Political Junkies
By
Anthony Kao
China
Review: “So Long, My Son” Offers Meditative Look At Two Chinese Families Over Three Decades
By
Anthony Kao
Hong Kong
Review: “I’m Livin’ It” Shines Light on Hong Kong’s Homeless
By
Richard Yu
News
Variety’s “Asian Stars: Up Next” Highlights Local Talent in Asia at 2019 IFFAM
By
Richard Yu
Interviews
Interview: “Ilo Ilo” and “Wet Season” Director Anthony Chen Talks Casting, Honesty, and Being Away From Home
By
Richard Yu
Taiwan
Review: Netflix’s “Triad Princess” Tells Familiar Yet Binge-able Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and Romance
By
Anthony Kao
Singapore
Review: Singapore Film “Wet Season” Blends Coming-of-Age and Feminism
By
Richard Yu
China
Review: “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains” Paints a Panorama of Chinese Culture
By
Richard Yu
Philippines
Review: Netflix’s “Dead Kids” Mixes High School Drama With The Philippine Drug War
By
Richard Yu