Chinese – The Movie Isle

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

by A.W. Kautzer April 20, 2020

One Night Only is a rare hybrid; Romantic Crime Thriller. Star Aaron Kwok and Yang Zishan shine in this unexpected film. Continue Reading

by A.W. Kautzer February 4, 2020

An often-told Chinese Fairytale gets the lush animated treatment. White Snake is new from Shout Factory on Blu-Ray. The FilmContinue Reading

This beautifully esoteric Chinese film finally makes its debut on home video with a wonderful transfer. The Film The travailsContinue Reading

by A.W. Kautzer July 9, 2019

Give all the awards to Awkwafina! The actor gives a revelatory performance in one of the years best films, LuluContinue Reading

by A.W. Kautzer November 11, 2018 0

Adam sees the brilliant Dead Pigs from writer/director Cathy Yan. The film played as a part of AFI Film FestivalContinue Reading