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Indonesia
“Buffalo Boys” Is the Perfect Western for a Post “Crazy Rich Asians” World
By
Anthony Kao
Japan
Review: “Ten Years Japan” Pictures Dystopia With Hopeful Undertones
By
Emily Hsiang
Thailand
“Ten Years Thailand” Is an Abstract Take On Societal Pressures in Modern Thailand
By
Richard Yu
South Korea
Review: “Default” is Korea’s Take on “The Big Short”
By
Richard Yu
China
Review: “Air Strike” Is a War Movie Plagued By Tragedy…And Taxes
By
Anthony Kao
Taiwan
“On Happiness Road” Beautifully Embodies Taiwan’s Existential Malaise
By
Anthony Kao
Eswatini
Interview: “Liyana” Directors Aaron and Amanda Kopp on Crafting a Film That Empowers Swazi Orphans
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
Review: “The Negotiation” Is A Psychological Roller Coaster Highlighting Korean Corruption
By
Fred Han
Taiwan
Netflix’s Highly Relatable “On Children” Is “Black Mirror” With Tiger Moms
By
Anthony Kao
South Korea
Review: “The Spy Gone North” Is A Thrillingly Relevant Look at Korean Politics
By
Anthony Kao