It’s clear that Masato Harada’s Sekigahara will appeal to certain viewers, primarily Japanese history buffs or those…
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NYAFF 2018: ‘The Looming Storm’ Dissipates in Its Conclusion
by Brian Marksby Brian MarksThe Looming Storm, a Chinese film noir, is the directorial debut of cinematographer Yue Dong. For much…
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Chances are, ‘Little Forest’ will make you want to cook something as soon as it’s finished.
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NYAFF 2018: ‘The Third Murder’ Is a Thrilling Departure for Kore-eda
by Brian Marksby Brian Marks‘The Third Murder’ isn’t as strong or revelatory as some of Kore-eda’s best work, but it’s a welcome display of his prowess in other genres.
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NYAFF 2018: Sweetness Can’t Solve the Problem of Middle-Age in ‘Men on the Dragon’
The ostensible premise of Sunny Chan’s Men on the Dragon, the centerpiece film at the 2018 New…
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Ogami, one half of the odd-couple detective pairing in The Blood of Wolves, is a familiar figure.…
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‘Respeto’ is one of the best illustrations of political turmoil wreaking havoc on a group of people.
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‘Liverleaf’ overstays its welcome in order to provide something melodramatic, and ultimately boring.
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Director Mikhail Red’s Neomanila takes a look at the drug war in Manila from the perspective of…