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3.5/5
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The Sales Girl
(2022)
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Olivia Popp
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Without being didactic, Sengedorj puts forth that liberation involves expressing one’s sexuality, desirability, and personal boundaries, with sex as merely one aspect that enables freedom rather than the sole gateway to it.
Posted May 04, 2023
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4/5
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Project Wolf Hunting
(2022)
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James Mudge
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A bloody breath of fresh air, and an immensely fun piece of devil may care genre filmmaking. What it absolutely lacks in plot, characters and sense, it more than makes up for in brutal spectacle
Posted Jan 06, 2023
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4/5
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Satan's Slaves: Communion
(2022)
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James Mudge
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Joko Anwar is very much at the top of his game when it comes to supernatural action, and when the film hits its stride, it’s arguably one of the better genre films from anywhere around Asia of the year
Posted Dec 16, 2022
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4/5
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Warriors of Future
(2022)
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James Mudge
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While not one for audiences looking for anything sensible or with substance, as an action-packed, cheerfully foolish crowd-pleaser it’s hard to fault Ng Yuen-fai’s debut, not least since the special effects impress way above and beyond
Posted Dec 16, 2022
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3/5
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Nocebo
(2022)
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James Mudge
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The film is less tense and frightening than it might have been, and it feels like not quite one thing or the other, neither being full-on horror nor deep and meaningful.
Posted Dec 16, 2022
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3/5
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Broker
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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Song Kang-ho, Gang Dong-won and Bae Doona shine in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s first Korean production, but it can't help but feel more like a 'greatest hits' of the director's previous work...
Posted Nov 27, 2022
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5/5
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Drive My Car
(2021)
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Andrew Heskins
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Could Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Murakami adaption be his best yet?
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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3.5/5
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The Story of Southern Islet
(2020)
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Andrew Heskins
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Chong Keat Aun’s otherworldly debut
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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4/5
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Incantation
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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Disturbing a folk ritual unleashes havoc in Kevin Ko’s effective found footage horror
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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4/5
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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…and in the multiverse Michelle Yeoh is everything!
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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4/5
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The Valiant Ones
(1975)
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Andrew Heskins
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King Hu’s vibrant, action-packed wuxia finally restored to full glory
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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3/5
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Fast & Feel Love
(undefined)
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Andrew Heskins
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Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit returns with a comedy about the high-octane sport of... beer cup stacking
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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4/5
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Liquor Store Dreams
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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A deeply personal and moving take on the American dream
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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4/5
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Blue Island
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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A powerful study on the right to peaceful protest
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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3.5/5
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Hunt
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae leads and directs this action-packed spy thriller
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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3/5
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Decision to Leave
(2022)
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Andrew Heskins
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Park Chan-wook returns with a dizzying noir starring Park Hae-il and Tang Wei, but this tribute isn't as good as the original...
Posted Nov 11, 2022
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3/5
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Love and Leashes
(2022)
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James Mudge
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Though Park Hyun-jins film might well underwhelm through its avoidance of anything explicit or Fifty Shades of Grey, its a solid Korean rom-com thats boosted by an appealing lead pairing.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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2.5/5
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Love, Life and Goldfish
(2021)
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James Mudge
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General viewers are likely to be turned off by the generic plot and obnoxious protagonist, and though these factors dont fully sink the film, they do leave it feeling distinctly underwhelming.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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5/5
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Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes
(2021)
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James Mudge
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Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is a huge amount of fun, and serves to underline that science fiction doesnt need a budget to be effective, and the importance of innovation and great writing in filmmaking in general.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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5/5
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The Long Walk
(2019)
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James Mudge
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By turns thoughtful, moving and sinister, The Long Walk expertly combines genres, weaving a complex, highly personal tale that should appeal to fans of horror, arthouse and foreign language cinema alike - arguably Mattie Do's best work to date.
Posted Mar 10, 2022
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Kung Fu League
(2019)
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Wilson Kwong
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In the end, the absence of Yen and Li in their iconic roles is likely a blessing in disguise, as the biggest issue of Kung Fu League comes from the way it treats its four legendary masters.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Minari
(2020)
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Wilson Kwong
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Minari is a film that uses cultural context and nuance to explore complex family dynamics and relationships, which at its core, equates to universal emotions that anyone can relate to.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Jiang Hu: The Triad Zone
(2000)
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Wilson Kwong
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If you have even the slightest interest in Hong Kong cinema, and havent seen this gem of a film, it is certainly worth your time.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Line Walker 2: Invisible Spy
(2019)
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Wilson Kwong
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When all is said and done, despite its association with a known franchise, viewers will likely be drawn to Invisible Spy primarily because of the films cast.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Chasing the Dragon II: Wild Wild Bunch
(2019)
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Wilson Kwong
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In the end, what this sequel ultimately demonstrates is that Wong Jing continues to be capable of sound commercial filmmaking, albeit when he has a directing partner.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Throw Down
(2004)
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Wilson Kwong
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Make no mistake about it, this is peak Johnnie To if there ever was such a thing.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Under the Open Sky
(2020)
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Wilson Kwong
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Nishikawa has created a truly humanizing portrayal of a character that has become such a staple of Japanese genre cinema, and manages to breath new air into something that can often feel overly familiar.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Get the Hell Out
(2020)
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Wilson Kwong
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Politics can often be a gong show, and I-Fan Wangs Get the Hell Out illustrates the absurdity of political ambitions in the most entertaining (and bloody) way possible.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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76 Days
(2020)
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Wilson Kwong
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Whether this film serves as a reflection or projection for the current pandemic, it will surely speak to you in some way.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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True Mothers
(2020)
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Wilson Kwong
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In Naomi Kawases True Mothers, what couldve easily been a tearjerker of a melodrama, is instead a tender and surprisingly restrained tale of motherhood.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
(2021)
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Wilson Kwong
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Even if youre not a fan of the MCU and have never seen a single one of its films, Leung playing a villain in a production like this should be reason enough to at least give this rodeo show a quick run.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Terrorizers
(2021)
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Wilson Kwong
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This proves once again that Ho is a talented storyteller who understands the craft of narrative filmmaking, and has the ability to tangle with emotional complexities through the language of cinema.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
(2021)
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Wilson Kwong
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This might not be everyones cup of tea, but Vengeance will certainly excite those who appreciate action cinema from the past, and are open to a stylistically ambitious exercise in filmmaking.
Posted Feb 12, 2022
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7/10
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Another Way
(2015)
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Panos Kotzathanasis
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Another Way is definitely an art film, which presents a number of clear messages through its characters and notions in a highly minimalistic fashion
Posted Jan 06, 2022
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6.5/10
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Wu Tu: My Land
(2015)
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Panos Kotzathanasis
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My Land is a no-nonsense documentary that highlights the phenomenon of brutal demolition in China, by focusing on the realistic depiction of the life of a family that suffers, but manages to survive, just due to sheer courage
Posted Jan 06, 2022
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7/10
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Being Good
(2015)
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Panos Kotzathanasis
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A highly realistic approach to the hardships of elementary school life and its affect on teachers, parents, and kids...
Posted Jan 06, 2022
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7/10
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Hot Road
(2014)
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Panos Kotzathanasis
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Hot Road is a very beautiful film, which, despite clearly addressing teenage girls, will satisfy almost every demographic with its general artfulness
Posted Jan 06, 2022
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4/5
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Dear Tenant
(2020)
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Andrew Heskins
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A superb drama exploring LGBTQ equality against traditional gender roles
Posted Dec 03, 2021
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3/5
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Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache
(2019)
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Andrew Heskins
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A slight if likeable work from filmmaker and lama Khyentse Norbu
Posted Dec 03, 2021
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3/5
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Raging Fire
(2021)
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Andrew Heskins
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A fitting finale for the career of Hong Kong action genre doyen Benny Chan
Posted Dec 03, 2021
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3/5
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Plurality
(2021)
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Andrew Heskins
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A stylish and effective Taiwanese psychological thriller
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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3/5
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The Medium
(2021)
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Andrew Heskins
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Na Hong-jin (The Wailing) and Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter) combine forces, but is it anything new?...
Posted Oct 08, 2021
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4/5
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Cliff Walkers
(2021)
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James Mudge
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Although Cliff Walkers is nothing new, it's an impeccably made and fun film, and it's great to see a director like Zhang Yimou on top form and diving into genre filmmaking.
Posted Apr 30, 2021
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4/5
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Chung fung dui liu feng gaai tau (Big Bullet) (Emergency Unit: Angry Fire Street Corner)
(1996)
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Andrew Heskins
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The film that truly defined Benny Chan as a director of action, and what fun it is...
Posted Apr 25, 2021
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4/5
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No Tears for the Dead
(2014)
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Andrew Heskins
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A love letter to Hong Kong action (and more) from the director of The Man From Nowhere
Posted Apr 25, 2021
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3/5
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The Drug King
(2018)
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Andrew Heskins
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A solid but overly familiar true-life crime drama from Inside Men director Woo Min-ho
Posted Apr 25, 2021
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2/5
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Ip Man: Kung Fu Master
(2019)
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Andrew Heskins
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Less biopic, more a muddled if entertaining fever dream of Donnie Yen's finest moments
Posted Apr 25, 2021
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3/5
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Space Sweepers
(2021)
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James Mudge
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Generally a fair amount of fun, though with maybe half an hour of edits would have been a much tighter and less inconsistent viewing experience
Posted Mar 09, 2021
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4/5
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Last Ghost Standing
(1999)
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James Mudge
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Enjoyable, amusing and one of the better horror comedies from Hong Kong of the late 1990s
Posted Mar 05, 2021
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4/5
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Ghastly
(2011)
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James Mudge
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Despite its lack of originality, the film brings together its various elements well and definitely benefits from a significantly upped gore quotient
Posted Mar 05, 2021
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