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2025
Japan
Review: “Akashi” Documents a Japanese Canadian Artist’s Re-Exploration of Family, Relationships, and Homeland
By
Brian Hioe
Philippines
Review: Raymond Red’s “Manila’s Finest” Depicts a Slow Yet Visceral Journey Through the 1970s Philippines
By
Jianne Soriano
South Korea
Review: Korean Historical Film “Hallan” Confronts the Buried Horror of the Jeju 4.3 Uprising
By
Jianne Soriano
Taiwan
Review: “Last Night in Taipei” Aimlessly Meanders through its Chance Encounter Premise
By
Brian Hioe
Thailand
Review: Thai Action Flick “4 Tigers” Wraps Political Critique in Spaghetti Western Bravado
By
Anthony Kao
China
Review: Chinese Action Flick “Operation Hadal” Drowns in Its Own Ambition and Absurdity
By
Anthony Kao
Iraq
Review: Iraqi Tragicomedy “The President’s Cake” Shows Innocence Eroding Amidst Incomplete Peace
By
Anthony Kao
Taiwan
Review: Taiwan’s “Blind Love” Paints Atmospheric Picture of a Queer Love Triangle
By
Brian Hioe
Philippines
The 11 Best Filipino Movies of 2025
By
The Editors
China
The 11 Best Chinese Movies of 2025
By
The Editors
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