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

By Jamin Shih

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“Bad Genius” and “Freshman” Explore the High Stakes of Standardized Testing

By Rita Zhang

Malaysia

Review: Netflix’s “The Ghost Bride” Brings Malaysian Chinese Superstition To Life

By Anthony Kao

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The 8 Best Thai Movies of 2019

By The Editors

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Review: “Halfworlds” Was HBO Asia’s First Home-Grown Fantasy Epic

By James Guild

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The 10 Best Pinoy Movies of 2019

By The Editors

Indonesia

Review: “A Copy of My Mind” is Joko Anwar’s Love Letter to Jakarta

By James Guild

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Interview: “Ilo Ilo” and “Wet Season” Director Anthony Chen Talks Casting, Honesty, and Being Away From Home

By Richard Yu

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Review: Singapore Film “Wet Season” Blends Coming-of-Age and Feminism

By Richard Yu

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Review: Netflix’s “Dead Kids” Mixes High School Drama With The Philippine Drug War

By Richard Yu

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