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Film Review: Rise of the Machine Girls (2019) by Yûki Kobayashi
One of the most important Japanese exploitation efforts, Noboru Iguchi’s seminal “Machine Girl” still remains today a standout example of the explosion of crazy, over-the-top films that were part of a...
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Film Review: Hema Hema: Sing Me a Song While I Wait (2016) by Khyentse Norbu
Bhutanese director and Buddhist Lama Khyentse Norbu contributed greatly to create a new breed of Bhutanese Cinema with his “Travellers and Magicians” in 2003 and he is now at his 4th feature. “Hema...
View ArticleEpic adventure “The Climbers” brings Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi and Jackie Chan to...
Based on a true story, Cine Asia is proud to present a new big-screen adventure with some of China’s biggest stars! The Climbers arrives in UK & ROI cinemas from 4th October, with previews and...
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Film Review: Iron Fisted Monk (1977) by Sammo Hung
Based on the story of real life hero Miller Six and his battle against the oppressive Manchu rulers, “Iron Fisted Monk” signaled Sammo Hung’s debut in the director’s chair, in an effort that is...
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Film Review: The Captain (2019) by Andrew Lau
After “Operation Mekong” (2016), “Operation Red Sea” (2018), and “The Bravest” (2019), the Chinese cinema industry continues on with the series of epic tales about infallible servicemen. Andrew Lau’s...
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Film Review: A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic (2019) by Kenji...
A loser salary man escapes in alcohol causing everything around him to collapse. Kenji Katagiri’s second feature film surpasses his theatrical debut “Room Laundering” (2018). “A Life Turned Upside...
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Documentary Review: Queer Japan (2019) by Graham Kolbeins
This fascinating documentary about the diversity of Japan’s sexual identities and orientations “Queer Japan” by Graham Kolbeins screens at the 14th Camera Japan. And by fascinating I mean a trip that...
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Film Review: Demons (2018) by Daniel Hui
Having premiered in Busan in 2018, and featuring an intriguing narrative filled with metaphors about movie making, “Demons” seemed like a unique film in theory, one of those productions that really...
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The third SeaShorts Film Festival announces 2019 award winners
Melaka, 29 September – The 2019 SeaShorts Film Festival wrapped on Sunday with a ceremony at Panggung Bangsawan Melaka, handing out eight awards totalling RM40,000 in prizes. Ballad of Blood and Two...
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Documentary Review: Sending Off (2019) by Ian Thomas Ash
The 80-minutes documentary by American filmmaker Ian Thomas Ash shows the daily routine of Dr. Kaoru Konta and her team of nurses as they provide hospice care to their elderly patients. “Sending Off”...
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Film Review: My Father, the Bride (2019) by Momoko Fukuda
“My Father, the Bride” by Momoko Fukuda has its roots in the 2016 short film “Dad’s Wedding”. It shows its LGBTQ hues proudly at the 14th Camera Japan (25-29 September 2019 – Rotterdam/3-6 October...
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Short Film Review: Who’s Next (2019) by Yeh Ka Lun
As mentioned in an interview I had with Jevons Au during the Art Film Fest in Kosice, regarding the continuous protests in Hong Kong, “the main reason for the demonstration is the Extradition Law,...
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Film Review: Finale in Blood (1993) by Fruit Chan
Long before “Made in Hong Kong” (actually just four years, but the phrase sounded better), Fruit Chan made his debut with “Finale in Blood”, a film based on a popular classic of the Cantonese...
View ArticleTrailer for New Yoshihiro Nishimura Film “Welcome to Japan”
Japanese director Yoshihiro Nishimura (“Kodoku Meatball Machine“, “Tokyo Gore Police“) has completed production on his most recent film “Welcome to Japan”. The film showcases the signature over the...
View ArticleTrailer for Upcoming Film “Kim Ji-young: Born 1982” by Kim Da-young
South Korean heartthrob Gong Yoo and actress Jung Yu-mi and have had a successful professional relationship, having featured in hits films “Silenced” and “Train to Busan” together previously. While...
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Interview with Oh Seo-ro: “Make something that you’re passionate about!”
In the world of independent animation, Korean director-animator-concept artist Oh Seo-ro (also nicknamed OSRO) skyrocketed to Internet fame. He first caught the attention of the international festival...
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Film Review: The Boy From Hell (2004) By Mari Asato
After the accidental death of her son, a young mother turns to black magic in order to resurrect him. However, because the ritual was not performed in time, the child comes back as a deformed monster...
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Film Review: Travellers and Magicians (2003) by Khyentse Norbu
Following the success of his first movie “The Cup”, both at the box office and in the festival circuit, Bhutanese director and Buddhist Lama Khyentse Norbu pens and directs “Travellers and Magicians”...
View ArticleTrailer for Upcoming Hong Kong Film “Ip Man 4”
The Donnie Yen starring Ip Man series seemed to be done with the 2015 “Ip Man 3” which opened to lukewarm responses. But it would seem there is still life in the old beast after all, for the next...
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Interview with director Katsuya Tomita: It was a weird feeling, being in...
Born in 1972, he has been directing since 1996. To make his feature debut, he worked at a construction site and drove a truck. He used the award he received for the film to make his subsequent...
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