Panos Kotzathanasis
Tomatometer-approved critic
Movies reviews only
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Call Me Chihiro (2023) |
A touching and meaningful movie that is well worth watching for its exploration of human connections and the power of forming deep relationships outside of blood ties, as much as a masterclass on how to adapt manga on the big screen.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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Aum! (2021) |
Aum!” is a very intriguing and entertaining film, and as a first step towards further experimentation from Bambang (and Netflix) definitely deserves a watch. - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 21, 2023
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The Violence Action (2022) |
The effort to attract audience just by the title and the presence of pop idols is rather evident, in one of the worst - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 14, 2023
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Qorin (2022) |
As such, “Qorin” emerges as a movie that will appear to fans of religious horror, but in the end fails to become anything more, remaining a flick, maybe with the exception of the quality of the visuals..
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 14, 2023
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Rally Road Racers (2023) |
“Rally Road Racers” is a fun animation that will probably appeal to most kids, but still includes enough elements to keep the “parents” entertained.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 11, 2023
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The Pollen of Flowers (1972) |
"The Pollen of Flowers" emerges as a more than worthy film, equally titillating and thought-provoking, and one that could also be attributed the title of cult, for its most extreme aspects. - HanCinema
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1965) |
“A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino” is an excellent movie, equally well shot, entertaining and rich in context, with the restoration helping the most in the film standing the test of time .
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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Hunger (2023) |
Although “Hunger” can also be perceived as a missed chance for Mongkolsiri to make his comments and essentially his narrative, more pointed, the film as a whole, works excellently, as the direction, the acting, and the visuals are truly outstanding
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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Young Ip Man (2020) |
“Young Ip Man” may be a step lower than the initial entries in the Ip Man franchise, but remains quite entertaining throughout its duration and a film that will definitely satisfy fans of martial arts.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky (2020) |
Not exactly a shattering, thorough analysis of the group and the whole concept of K-pop, but there are enough comments here for the film to find appeal even among people who are not fans of the group, and that is where its main value lies.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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The Foggy Mountain (2020) |
“Foggy Mountain” has its issues, but considering that it is a low-budget effort, the result is not disappointing at all, and fans of messy martial arts movies will definitely find a lot to like here.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted May 07, 2023
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The Bet Collector (2006) |
“Bet Collector” is an excellent movie that works well as both a drama and a documentary-like presentation of the particular type of life, through a style Brillante Mendoza repeatedly implemented on his most successful movies.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul (2020) |
“Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul” is an excellent movie, and a great sequel to a great series overall.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 30, 2023
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A Man and a Gisaeng (1969) |
Has its merits, particularly regarding the aforementioned comments, but in the end, it has not stood the test of time, with its comedy appearing mostly distasteful, and the whole film just another title in Shin Sang-ok's production factory.
- HanCinema
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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The Lost Choices (2015) |
"The Lost Choices" has some issues regarding its script, particularly regarding its melodramatic moments, but as a whole, works excellently in its mixture of social drama and vigilante thriller, in a rather unique approach to both genres.
- HanCinema
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Goyo: The Boy General (2018) |
The battles and the production values save an imbalanced film that will probably appeal to fans of epic war movies, but the comparison with its predecessor definitely leaves this one on the losing side.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Jamojaya (2023) |
In the end, as the sum of its individual elements, “Jamojaya” definitely ends up on the positive side, particularly due to its visuals and overall atmosphere, that allows it to rise beyond its shortcomings.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1998) |
“Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl” is a truly great movie, one that will definitely appeal to fans of Tsukamoto, Miike, Sono, Toyoda etc, and a reminder of how unique Japanese cinema used to be.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 23, 2023
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Glorious Ashes (2022) |
Has its faults, particularly in the way it fails to capitalize on its story, but the three main aspects of the narrative carry it beyond any shortcomings, resulting in a movie that definitely deserves a watch for its rarely depicted premise.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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A Distant Place (2020) |
Has some issues with the writing and characterization, and on occasion, the solutions Park has picked seem somewhat too easy. However, the comments about rural life, discrimination and family are well communicated, while visually the film is stunning - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Gyeongju (2014) |
“Gyeongju” is obviously a film addressed to art-house fans. However, Zhang Lu's direction, the beauty of the city, and the performance of the actors result in a film that will entertain most audiences.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Sinapupunan (2012) |
Brillante Ma Mendoza's myth was built upon movies like this, particularly because he manages to combine realism, melodrama, and violence in the most artful fashion, in one of the best works of his significant filmography.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Kinatay (2009) |
Despite the fact that many will find it appalling, as it seems to be the case with the critics that buried it, “Kinatay” is a brilliant film, which shows, once more, how violence can be used as a contextual medium
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Kisapmata (1981) |
“Kisapmata” is a masterful film that showcases De Leon's ability to create narratives that work brilliantly on a number of levels, while retaining their artistry even during their most shocking moments.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Batch '81 (1982) |
“Batch 81” is an outstanding film whose comments and raw approach has allowed it to stand the test time, in a title that can be appreciated by fans of both cult and arthouse cinema, in a combination that seems to be inherent to Mike De Leon
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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The Mistress (2012) |
“The Mistress” is the film that will very hardly be appreciated by any other than fans of romantic dramas, but within the category, it has not nothing to be jealous of of the top movies in the genre.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Citizen Jake (2018) |
The essentially experimental approach implemented here is quite intriguing while the comments he presents are as accurate and pointed as ever, which are the aspects that deem the movie one that definitely deserves a watch. - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Brutal (1980) |
“Brutal” is an excellent film, one that has definitely stood the test of time, and a testament to both the quality of the Filipino movie industry during the 80s and of the late Marilou Diaz-Abaya as a filmmaker.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Karnal (1983) |
“Karnal” may be a bit overdramatic on occasion but both the comments and the rather intriguing story are exquisite in their conception and implementation, in another great work by the late Abaya.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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A Man Called Hero (1999) |
Even though following the story can be quite difficult at times, emerges as a worthy successor to the classic wuxia movies of the 70s and 80s, with the action scenes and the cast deeming the movie a true gem, a must-watch for all fans of the genre.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Heneral Luna (2015) |
“Heneral Luna” has its issues, but as the sum of its individual components, the outcome is definitely positive, particularly due to Arcilla's performance and overall charisma ,and the visual approach that is befitting of a true epic.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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The Stormriders (1998) |
“The Storm Riders” is a truly cult movie that benefits the most by the charisma and beauty of its protagonists, as much as from its action sequences. As such, it is a title that all fans of wuxia and cult cinema will definitely enjoy.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Apr 16, 2023
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Deleter (2022) |
“Deleter” can be said that it missed some opportunities, both to be more pointed in its remarks and more horrific in its atmosphere, but the combination of its individual elements is appealing, resulting in a film that is easy to watch and entertaining
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Mar 29, 2023
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Under the Sky of Damascus (2023) |
“Under the Sky of Damascus” is a great documentary, a testament to the quality and the impact of the medium, and a movie that truly deserved the International Competition Golden Alexander award it won in Thessaloniki
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Mar 26, 2023
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A Room of My Own (2022) |
“A Room of My Own” makes a number of interesting comments in subtle and intriguing fashion, but in the end remains one of those French-like/European art house movies that are found in abundance throughout the circuit of the continent. - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Mar 26, 2023
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Thousand and One Nights (2022) |
Through an approach that winks at Hirokazu Koreeda, Kubota presents a film that is bound to have a good festival run, despite featuring almost every issue of contemporary Japanese cinema, particularly due to its script, cinematography, and acting.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Mar 26, 2023
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No End (2022) |
“No End” is a mixed bag of a film, since its issues are pretty evident. At the same time though, the courage Saeivar showed by shooting such a movie at this time, and the acting of the protagonist deem one that is definitely worth watching.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Mar 12, 2023
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Whisper of the Heart (2022) |
The cheesy, teen romance moments are intense, to the point that the film ends up cliched in a number of ways. However, the presentation of the field of publishing, the shooting in Italy and the overall feel-good atmosphere make it pleasant to watch - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Feb 19, 2023
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Legend of Gatotkaca (2022) |
The film would definitely benefit from some restraint in the writing department, but in the end, it thrives in the aspects that such a title should, with the action being truly worth watching and the charisma of the protagonists filling the screen.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Feb 18, 2023
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Hidden Blade (2023) |
Cheng Er seems to have studied Tarantino, Hong Kong and Korean cinema quite thoroughly and the result is a truly exceptional spy thriller that thrives equally on visuals, acting and overall atmosphere.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Feb 11, 2023
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Sameer (2017) |
A good film that manages to communicate its director’s comments while remaining entertaining for the majority of its duration, but some faults, particularly the fact that Bajrange tried to do too much for a single film, strip it from being a great one.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Feb 05, 2023
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The Wandering Earth II (2023) |
Follows the “rules” of the Hollywood blockbuster. It doesn’t stand up to any kind of scrutiny, logic is thrown out of the window, but it is almost constant fun to watch and a film that will definitely satisfy all fans of sci-fi action.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 29, 2023
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Millennium Mambo (2001) |
“Millennium Mambo” is another great film by a true auteur, and a must watch for all fans of cinema.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Pinoy Sunday (2009) |
“Pinoy Sunday” is not high art, at least as European festivals have come to define the term, but it is fun, entertaining, realistic, and quite eloquent in its comments, and an overall very nice piece of cinema that also seems to stand the test of time.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond (2022) |
Scarlet Bond” does not exactly reinvent the tie-in anime movies, but the new character is interesting enough to deem it a title above the average of the category, while the many fans of the series will definitely enjoy the movie. - Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Sholay (1975) |
“Sholay” is like a tribute to cinema as a form of entertainment, which is the main reason it remains so fun to watch, even after so many years.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Vikram (2022) |
As far as over-the-top action movies go, one would have to search very hard to find a movie better than “Vikram”, in one of the best movies of the year.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Hidden Letters (2022) |
“Hidden Letters” emerges as a rather intriguing documentary about women in current China, and also as a starting point for anyone willing to explore the whole concept of nushu.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Egoist (2022) |
Despite a few faults here and there, “Egoist” emerges as an excellent drama, particularly due to the approach Matsunaga implemented to present his main theme.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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Shades of the Heart (2021) |
“Shades of Heart” is a very convincing art-house film which manages to stand out mostly through its impressive visuals, stage-play aesthetics, and overall atmosphere.
- Asian Movie Pulse
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| Posted Jan 22, 2023
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