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China

Review: How Did “The Shadow Play” Make It Past Chinese Censors?

By Richard Yu

South Korea

Why “Parasite” Is Bong Joon-ho’s Biggest Hit and Darkest Film Yet

By Minsoo Kim

China

Review: Chinese Movie Remake of “Midnight Diner” Falls Flat

By Richard Yu

Lebanon

Interview: Director Oualid Mouaness Talks “1982,” His Feature Film Debut

By Lorna Codrai

Independent Films

Justin Chon’s “Ms. Purple” Pays Homage to Asian Cultural Legacies

By Anthony Kao

Taiwan

“A Taiwanese Tale of Two Cities” Offers Wholesome Cross-Cultural Connection

By Anthony Kao

South Korea

Review: “Default” is Korea’s Take on “The Big Short”

By Richard Yu

South Korea

Review: The Mayor (South Korea, 2017)

By Anthony Kao

Thailand

Movie “Fathers” Showcases Both Tolerance and Challenges for Thai LGBT Couples

By Anthony Kao

Japan

Review: If Cats Disappeared from the World (Japan, 2016)

By Anthony Kao

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