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Japan
The 10 Best Japanese Movies of 2021
By
The Editors
Spain
Review: Almodóvar’s “Parallel Mothers” Mixes Historical Memory and Motherhood
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
The 11 Best Korean Dramas of 2021
By
The Editors
Mexico
Review: “Prayers for the Stolen” Offers a Beautiful and Harrowing Look at Human Trafficking in Mexico
By
Kieran Davey
Taiwan
The 10 Best Taiwanese Movies of 2021
By
The Editors
Peru
Review: “Las Mejores Familias” Uses Dark Comedy to Explore Peruvian Social Issues
By
Kieran Davey
South Korea
Review: Netflix’s “D.P.” Offers Stirring Take on Hazing and Desertion in South Korea’s Army
By
Anthony Kao
Hong Kong
Review: “Time” Laments Aging in an Uneven Bag of Comedy, Action, and Drama
By
Justin Chor Yu Liu
Taiwan
Review: Taiwanese Road Movie “Mickey on the Road” Meanders Along With Static Characters and Implausibilities
By
Brian Hioe
Hong Kong
Interview: Ann Hui Discusses Style, Purpose, and Expression Across Her Illustrious Career in Hong Kong Cinema
By
Justin Chor Yu Liu
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