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A Mysterious Though Evocative Short Film

EnglishFilm
·February 22, 2022·1 min read
“Sonata for Smoke” stands out for its mastery of the technical aspects of filmmaking, playing with viewers’ expectations through its proficiency. The film begins with what appears to be a burning object, along with a blunt instrument that is eventually revealed to be a microphone. They are left to wonder what they are seeing for several moments, before the camera pulls back Read More

Review: A First Farewell (第一次的離別)

EnglishFilm
·March 2, 2021·4 min read
A First Farewell is a remarkable film by first-time director Wang Lina. The film is shot in Wang’s hometown of Shaya, Wang being a Han director that grew up in Xinjiang Read More

“Manchurian Tiger” Paints Absurdist Picture of Working Class Life in Northern China

EnglishFilm
·August 17, 2022·3 min read
Chinese movie "Manchurian Tiger" offers a darkly comedic look at workers in China’s northeast region Read More

“One Hundred Years and Hope” Profiles the Japanese Communist Party Whilst Avoiding High Drama Or Emotionality

EnglishFilm
·February 18, 2023·3 min read
Documentary "One Hundred Years and Hope" offers a capable peek into candidates and campaigns of the Japanese Communist Party Read More

Review: “Hotel Iris” Exhibits Transgressive Love…and Taiwan-Japan Amity

EnglishFilm
·July 13, 2021·4 min read
Based on Yoko Ogawa’s popular novel, “Hotel Iris” is the latest movie that highlights Taiwan-Japan relations through the lens of love and lust Read More

“Life for Sale” Offers a Stylized and Complex Exploration of Mortality

EnglishFilm
·July 26, 2022·3 min read
Life for Sale is an ambitious work. While imperfect, the film is bold, and those willing to indulge some of its more visible flaws may find the journey rewarding Read More

The Ten Best Taiwanese Movies of 2021

EnglishFilm
·December 21, 2021·9 min read
Discover the top Taiwanese movies of 2021 across genres like horror, romance, LGBTQ, comedy, documentary, and more—streaming links included Read More

Cursed by the Experience of Exile

EnglishFilm
·April 27, 2021·4 min read
The Story of Southern Islet, the debut of Malaysian director Chong Keat Aun, is a stunning film on every level. It is a film that is not only technically accomplished but which has an intricate and distinctive beauty to it Read More

Queer Desire and Death

EnglishFilm
·April 8, 2021·3 min read
In the hands of a lesser director, Wrath of Desire would not be the sum of its parts. In fact, the film would be something of a train wreck. However, in Zero Chou’s capable hands, Wrath of Desire is not only a stylistically distinctive film, but one which is thought-provoking. The film is one of six about LGBTQ-related issues by Chou, which she plans to shoot in East Asian cities. Chou is one of Taiwan’s best-known contemporary queer film directors Read More

A Personal Look at a Young Activist

EnglishFilm
·June 16, 2021·5 min read
I Am Greta is a documentary film about climate activist Greta Thunberg, the central figure of the 2018 climate strike movement. Thunberg, a high school student, started protesting the inaction of the government in regards to climate change by skipping school and going on strike on Fridays. This simple act of rebellion, at first done only by Thunberg herself, slowly caught the attention of other students, and eventually grew into a global climate strike movement, participated by students around the world. Thunberg’s reputation was catapulted to celebrity status by the media, and as a result, she was invited to many UN climate meetings Read More

“Reclaim” Shows a Woman Struggling Under the Weight of Family Responsibilities

EnglishFilm
·August 6, 2022·3 min read
Taiwanese family drama “Reclaim” centers on a woman on the verge of retirement, but lacks dramatic punch and focus Read More

電影評論:十二夜 2

ChineseFilm
·December 7, 2020·1 min read
2013 年出品的紀錄片《十二夜》是一部探討動物收容所的紀錄片,影片中有許多收容所過去發生的悲慘景象,可能是很多人從未聽說過但最具影響力的台灣倡議紀錄片之一。 Read More
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