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Review: “So Long, My Son” Offers Meditative Look At Two Chinese Families Over Three Decades
BY Anthony Kao
Through two families linked by friendship and tragedy, director Wang Xiaoshuai’s “So Long, My Son” offers a humanistic look at China in the wake of...
Review: “Have A Nice Day” is Chinese Animation With Western Characteristics
BY Anthony Kao
China's first-ever adult animated feature has started screening across numerous US cities.
Is Feng Xiaogang’s “Youth” Really That Controversial?
BY Richard Yu
The film's original Chinese National Day release was pushed back, purportedly for political reasons.
The Best Chinese Movies on Netflix
BY Richard Yu
Seven worthy Chinese movies you can watch on Netflix today!
The 5 Best Chinese War Movies
BY Jordan Li
We've compiled a list of the top 5 Chinese war movies. Check it out!
Review: The Moment – 50 Years of Golden Horse (Taiwan, 2016)
BY Anthony Kao
The Moment is a must-watch documentary for anyone interested in the history of Taiwanese cinema.
“Wolf Warrior 2” Shows a New Kind of Chinese Patriotism—That Speaks to Overseas Chinese
BY Richard Yu
"Wolf Warrior 2" breathes new life into the Chinese action genre—and appeals to foreign-born Chinese in the process.
Trailer: “Duckweed”, Directed by Popular Chinese Blogger Han Han, Premieres Jan 28
BY Richard Yu
Duckweed -- the directorial debut of Han Han, China's most popular blogger, hits Chinese theaters on January 28, 2017.
Review: Chongqing Hot Pot (China, 2016)
BY Anthony Kao
The central Chinese city of Chongqing is famous for hot pot, WWII bomb shelters, and gangsters. Chongqing Hot Pot combines all three into a screwball...