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Taiwan
Review: “A Sun” Is A Meticulous Family Drama Worthy of Its Golden Horse Awards
By
Anthony Kao
China
Review: How Did “The Shadow Play” Make It Past Chinese Censors?
By
Richard Yu
South Korea
Why “Parasite” Is Bong Joon-ho’s Biggest Hit and Darkest Film Yet
By
Minsoo Kim
China
Review: Chinese Movie Remake of “Midnight Diner” Falls Flat
By
Richard Yu
Lebanon
Interview: Director Oualid Mouaness Talks “1982,” His Feature Film Debut
By
Lorna Codrai
Independent Films
Justin Chon’s “Ms. Purple” Pays Homage to Asian Cultural Legacies
By
Anthony Kao
Taiwan
“A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities” Offers Wholesome Cross-Cultural Connection
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
Review: “Default” is Korea’s Take on “The Big Short”
By
Richard Yu
South Korea
Review: The Mayor (South Korea, 2017)
By
Anthony Kao
Thailand
Movie “Fathers” Showcases Both Tolerance and Challenges for Thai LGBT Couples
By
Anthony Kao