Cinema Escapist
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Review: “Mellow” Is a Calming Slice of Japanese Life With Flowers and Ramen
BY Richard Yu
Japanese director Rikiya Imaizumi's personal drama “Mellow” is a soothing break from heavy-hitting fare.
Revew: “Neko Cafe” Caters to Cat Lovers, With Bland Results
BY Anthony Kao
Slice-of-life Japanese movie “Neko Cafe” is a fur-gettable feline feature.
Review: Chinese Movie Remake of “Midnight Diner” Falls Flat
BY Richard Yu
Lack of depth plagues China's redux of the eponymous Japanese series "Midnight Diner."