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South Korea
The 11 Best Korean Movies of 2019
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
Review: K-Drama “Crash Landing On You” Appeals to Both Romantics and Political Junkies
By
Anthony Kao
Hong Kong
Review: “Ip Man 4” Captures the Spirit of China’s National Rejuvenation Through Kung Fu
By
Richard Yu
China
Review: “So Long, My Son” Offers Meditative Look At Two Chinese Families Over Three Decades
By
Anthony Kao
Macao
Review: “Ina and the Blue Tiger Sauna” is a Uniquely Macanese Neo-Noir
By
Richard Yu
Hong Kong
Review: “I’m Livin’ It” Shines Light on Hong Kong’s Homeless
By
Richard Yu
Indonesia
Review: “A Copy of My Mind” is Joko Anwar’s Love Letter to Jakarta
By
James Guild
News
Variety’s “Asian Stars: Up Next” Highlights Local Talent in Asia at 2019 IFFAM
By
Richard Yu
Interviews
Interview: “Ilo Ilo” and “Wet Season” Director Anthony Chen Talks Casting, Honesty, and Being Away From Home
By
Richard Yu
Taiwan
Review: Netflix’s “Triad Princess” Tells Familiar Yet Binge-able Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and Romance
By
Anthony Kao
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