Cinema Escapist
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Review: Netflix Thriller “Victim Number 8” Critiques Europe’s Nativist Resurgence
BY Anthony Kao
Now on Netflix, Spain’s “Victim Number 8” is a conspiracy thriller with pro-tolerance undertones.
Review: Taiwan’s “Dear Ex” Tells An Offbeat And Poignant Family Story
BY Anthony Kao
One of Taiwan's best films of 2018, "Dear Ex" offers an emotionally complex look at a modern family.
Political Thriller “Occupied” Shows Western Democracy Bent to Russia’s Will
BY Jordan Li
This prescient show depicts Norway under Russian control; its second season is now on Netflix.
The Best Chinese Movies on Netflix
BY Richard Yu
Seven worthy Chinese movies you can watch on Netflix today!
Ukraine’s “Servant of the People” Is a Hidden Gem of Political Comedy
BY Anthony Kao
After earning the love of Ukrainian audiences, this satirical show is now available worldwide on Netflix.
Meet This 21-year-old Syrian Who Shot an Oscar-winning Film
BY Anthony Kao
Khaled Khatib was an Aleppo-based cinematographer for “The White Helmets”, which won a 2017 Oscar for Best Documentary Short.
The 10 Best Korean Movies on Netflix
BY Anthony Kao
Looking for the latest Korean movies online? Here's our list of the 10 best Korean movies on Netflix, updated for 2019!
Is Medellín today anything like it seems in “Narcos”?
BY Anthony Kao
Short answer? No. Here are seven reasons why.
“Terrace House”: Netflix’s New Japanese Reality Show
BY Akshay Suggula
Three guys, three girls, and a massive, well appointed apartment in the heart of Tokyo? Netflix does reality TV for Japan.. and it's not what...