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Taiwan

Review: Zombie Movie “Get the Hell Out” Satirizes the Spectacle of Taiwanese Politics

By Jamin Shih

South Korea

Review: “Lucky Chan-sil” Displays Burdens of Female Expectations in Korean Society

By Jackie Chen

South Korea

Review: Korea’s “#Alive” Is a Perfect Zombie Movie for the Coronavirus Era

By Anthony Kao

China

Review: “The Eight Hundred” Shows Valiant Chinese Heroes, But Falls Short of a Good War Movie

By Richard Yu

Estonia

Review: “November” Offers a Fascinating Exploration of Estonian Folklore and Identity

By Ben Treloar

Taiwan

Taiwan’s Stylish Romcom “IWeirDo” Tackles Love and Mental Illness with a Strong Visual Aesthetic

By Jamin Shih

South Korea

Review: “Peninsula” Offers Ample Korean Zombie Action, But Less Originality

By Woojin Lim

Japan

Review: Action-Packed “Labyrinth of Cinema” Conveys A Strong Anti-War Message

By Lindsay Wong

Hong Kong

“My Prince Edward” Explores Notions of Independence and Freedom for Young Women in Hong Kong

By Richard Yu

Philippines

Philippine Documentary “A Thousand Cuts” Traces the Rise of Authoritarian Fascism

By Jamin Shih

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