Cinema Escapist
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Taiwan’s Stylish Romcom “IWeirDo” Tackles Love and Mental Illness with a Strong Visual Aesthetic
BY Jamin Shih
Taiwanese romantic comedy “IWeirDo” uses a unique aspect ratio and aesthetic to underscore the painful evolution of a budding relationship.
The 11 Best Korean Dramas of 2019
BY The Editors
Discover the top Korean dramas of 2019 across genres like historical, romance, action, and more—with streaming links included.
Review: Netflix’s “Triad Princess” Tells Familiar Yet Binge-able Tale of Gangsters, Celebrities, and Romance
BY Anthony Kao
Netflix's second fully original Taiwanese series "Triad Princess" brings cheesiness galore, but retains a certain charm.
Review: This is Not What I Expected! (China, 2017)
BY Richard Yu
Starlet Zhou Dongyu displays a new level of maturity opposite Takeshi Kaneshiro in this culinary-themed Chinese rom-com.
The Difference Between Chinese and American Romance Movies
BY Anthony Kao
While Americans have romantic comedies, Chinese have something else... read to learn what and why!