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1 comment Jul 1, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
Chinaman – Review

Chinaman – Review

Countries don’t take to kindly to foreigners. They only want to eat their food. Follow us down the rabbit hole of maudlin romantic contemplation via Chinese takeout in the Danish film, Chinaman. Click for the full review...

Comments Jun 29, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
The Rebel – Review

The Rebel – Review

The Rebel is is a bold Vietnamese film that attempts to marry martial art a la Ong-bak with period drama and the result is that it never quite hits the mark. But when that fluky concept is solidly executed, it can deliver a decent movie-going experience. Click for the full review...

5 comments Jun 28, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
Woman in the Dunes – Review

Woman in the Dunes – Review

This is a film whose synopsis could never be contained within this space. Woman of the Dunes will unfortunately be the last review by our editor Vikram as he bids us farewell with an A+ film and one of his personal favorites of all time. Click for the full review...

2 comments Jun 23, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
Maborosi – Review

Maborosi – Review

The penultimate transcendental meditation piece built from bamboo, rain and tears. Master craftsman Hirokazu Kore-eda creates a work that when encountered renders you speechless. If you have the patience for it, that is. Click for the full review...

2 comments Jun 22, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
Poetry – Review

Poetry – Review

A sixty-something woman, faced with the discovery of a heinous family crime and in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, finds strength and purpose when she enrolls in a poetry class. Click to read the full review...

Comments Jun 21, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
April Story – Review

April Story – Review

In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place. Trang covers this Japanese short film in the full analysis. Click for the full review...

4 comments Jun 20, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
The Yellow Sea – Review

The Yellow Sea – Review

During World War II, lots of Koreans are forced to leave their home land to avoid the brutal oppression of Japanese military empire. Some are drifted to Soviet Union, and some are moved to far eastern border between China and Korea. This is a film you don't want to miss. Click for the full review...

3 comments Jun 17, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
The Red Eagle – Review

The Red Eagle – Review

A new hero goes after filthy politicians and vile criminals, handing out his own brand of justice when the law fails to fuction. No one knows his true identity. Every time he kills, he leaves a name card which says: The Red Eagle. Click for the full review...

Comments Jun 16, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
Detective K: Secret Of Virtuous Widow – Review

Detective K: Secret Of Virtuous Widow – Review

Detective K is a film which scores well pretty much across the board, and which is one of the better Korean blockbusters of late. If you enjoyed Detective Dee, you'll want to check this one out. Click for the full review...

3 comments Jun 10, 2011  |   Posted by in Movie Reviews
The Fourth Portrait – Review

The Fourth Portrait – Review

Ten year-old Xiang faces a lonely future after his father dies. Just when he thinks he's going to spend his life in the orphanage, his estranged mother shows up. And his life changes forever...Click for the full review...



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