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China
Review: “The Homeless” Offers Well-Intentioned But Meandering Look At China’s Unhoused
By
Brian Hioe
Hong Kong
Review: Hong Kong’s “Queerpanorama” Is Uneven and Mysterious but Beautifully Shot
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Brian Hioe
Hong Kong
Review: “Obedience” Provides Insightful Look at Hong Kong’s Garbage Collectors
By
Brian Hioe
Iran
Review: Nearing Its 30th Anniversary, Makhmalbaf’s “A Moment of Innocence” Still Shines with Optimism and Humor
By
Kieran Davey
Belgium
Review: “News From Home” Is A Slow Cinema Snapshot of 1970’s New York
By
Kieran Davey
France
Review: Linklater’s “Nouvelle Vague” Recreates the Past, But Lacks Its Spirit
By
Kieran Davey
South Korea
Review: Emotional Korean Drama Film “The World of Love” Explores Trauma and Resilience with Delicacy and Nuance
By
Kieran Davey
Hong Kong
Review: “The Furious” Brings Together an All-Star Cast to Deliver Hard-Hitting Martial Arts Action
By
Kieran Davey
Taiwan
Review: “Left-Handed Girl” Is a Raw and Immersive Exploration of Taiwanese Culture and Familial Complexity
By
Kieran Davey
Japan
Review: NYC-Set Japanese Film “Dear Stranger” Gets Lost In Translation
By
Brian Hioe
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