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Anthony Kao

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South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “Vagabond” Stars Suzy In An Entertaining Conspiracy Thriller

By Anthony Kao

Independent Films

Justin Chon’s “Ms. Purple” Pays Homage to Asian Cultural Legacies

By Anthony Kao

Spain

Review: Netflix Thriller “Victim Number 8” Critiques Europe’s Nativist Resurgence

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: “Hyper HardBoiled Gourmet Report” Is Japan’s Gonzo Answer to “Parts Unknown”

By Anthony Kao

France

Review: “The Wolf’s Call” Shows France Still Has Military—And Cinematic—Relevance

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: Political K-Drama “Chief of Staff” Tries Emulating “The West Wing”

By Anthony Kao

Malaysia

The 10 Best Malaysian Movies on Netflix

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil” Blends Korean Crime and Justice

By Anthony Kao

Documentaries

“Love Boat: Taiwan” Traces Asian Diaspora and Taiwanese Identities

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “Persona” Flexes IU’s Artistic Ambitions

By Anthony Kao

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