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2020

Philippines

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

By Jamin Shih

India

NY Indian Film Festival 2020 Keeps Focus On Social Impact & India’s Diversity

By The Editors

South Korea

Review: “The Shaman Sorceress” Explores Clashes Between Competing Faiths

By Lindsay Wong

Japan

Review: “Extro” Captures the Unglamorous Hardships of Being a Background Actor

By Woojin Lim

Japan

Review: “Fukushima 50” Offers Uncontroversial Take On Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Disaster

By Anthony Kao

Television

Netflix’s “TWogether” Highlights the Legacy of English in Asia

By Jamin Shih

South Korea

Korean Film “Beauty Water” Depicts the Horrors of Keeping Up with Beauty Standards

By Jackie Chen

South Korea

Review: Netflix’s “Extracurricular” Is a Dark High School Drama Exploring Teen Problems

By Jianne Soriano

Taiwan

Review: Netflix’s “The Victims’ Game” Brings Thrills and Gore But Mostly Plays It Safe

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “The King: Eternal Monarch” Stars Lee Min-ho In A Ritzy Cross-Universe Fantasy

By Jianne Soriano

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