Legally Declared Dead – Fantasia Film Festival 2020
Legally Declared Dead like Double Indemnity before it, showing that the world of Insurance Claims is a dangerous one, even in China. ThisContinue Reading
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Sheep Without a Shepard – Fantasia Film Festival 2020
Sam Quah’s feature film debut was a smash hit in his native China. It’s easy to see why. It’s aContinue Reading
Film Review: Thousand Pieces of Gold – 4K Restoration (1990)
It’s 30 years old, but Thousand Pieces of Gold is still a fascinating look at servitude in 1880s America. NowContinue Reading
DVD Review: One Night Only
One Night Only is a rare hybrid; Romantic Crime Thriller. Star Aaron Kwok and Yang Zishan shine in this unexpected film. Continue Reading
Blu-Ray Review: Shout Factory’s White Snake (GKIDS)
An often-told Chinese Fairytale gets the lush animated treatment. White Snake is new from Shout Factory on Blu-Ray. The FilmContinue Reading
Blu-Ray Review: Crosscurrent
This beautifully esoteric Chinese film finally makes its debut on home video with a wonderful transfer. The Film The travailsContinue Reading
Film Review: The Farewell (2019)
Give all the awards to Awkwafina! The actor gives a revelatory performance in one of the years best films, LuluContinue Reading
Dead Pigs: AFI Film Festival 2018 Review
Adam sees the brilliant Dead Pigs from writer/director Cathy Yan. The film played as a part of AFI Film FestivalContinue Reading