THE RED SPECTACLES Review: Mamoru Oshii’s Fascinating Dystopian Head Trip
Playing at the Metrograph in NYC from Friday through Sunday!
Reviews
Asian World 2025 Review: In DEAD TO RIGHTS, A Harrowing Snapshot Of Endurance
Shen Ao directs a cast led by Liu Haoran, Wang Chuanjun, Gao Ye, Wang Xiao, and Daichi Harashima
A BETTER TOMORROW III: LOVE AND DEATH IN SAIGON – Shout! Review: Tsui Hark’s Epic Finale To A Chow-Fueled Franchise
The film stars Chow Yun-Fat, Tony Leung Ka-Fai, Anita Mui, and Shih Kien
TATSUMI Review: An Intense Eye-For-An-Eye Revenge Thriller With A Scenic View
The film arrives on VOD and Digital from 11/14.
A BETTER TOMORROW II – Shout! Review: John Woo’s Fully-Loaded Sequel Maxes Out With Guns Blazing!
Starring Ti Lung, Chow Yun-Fat, Leslie Cheung, and Dean Shek
A BETTER TOMORROW – Shout! Review: One Of Hong Kong Cinema’s Finest, Made By One Of Hong Kong Cinema’s Finest
Starring Ti Lung, Chow Yun Fat, and Leslie Cheung
THE SHADOW’S EDGE Review: Jackie Chan Levels Up For A Scintillating, No-Nonsense Crime Thriller
Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka-Fai star in the new action thriller from director Larry Yang!
GLADIATOR UNDERGROUND Review: Martial Club Redeems The Tournament Action Flick
The action-packed martial arts thrillride arrives on digital beginning October 17.
THE SMASHING MACHINE Review: Dwayne Johnson Punches Up The Drama With Gravitas Aplenty
I’m pretty surprised at the box office reception here, but I enjoyed this one.
Haymaker 2025 Review: In DRAGONS FOREVER, Chan, Hung and Yuen, One Last Time
The film screens this weekend for the first-annual Haymaker Film Festival!
BEAST OF WAR Review: When All You Have Are Your Mates!…
The film is now playing in theaters from Well Go USA.
Haymaker 2025 Review: In KILL, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s Crowdpleaser Gives You What You Pay For
KILL screens for the debut Haymaker Film Festival this weekend!
JFF Theater: THE SCOOP Review: Blending School Drama with Timely Journalism Lessons
Set in a prestigious high school, The Scoop follows Yui Tokoro, a literature-obsessed teenager determined to uncover the identity of a mysterious writer rumored to be a student at her school. To achieve her goal, Yui joins the school’s unofficial press club, led by its eccentric leader (played by Akari Takaishi, known for her standout role in Baby Assassins). As Yui delves deeper, she uncovers corruption within the school, learning the vital lesson that true journalism is about uncovering the truth. This engaging film tackles timely themes such as press freedom and systemic corruption, seamlessly woven into a compelling school drama. Director Keiichi Kobayashi starts with a deliberate, slow pace that gradually builds momentum as the story’s layers unravel, culminating in a powerful climax where only the truth prevails—not just the truth of the mysteries presented by the plot, but also a sincere and evocative message that resonates with the […]
KILLING FAITH Review: Guy Pearce And DeWanda Wise, And The Devils We Know
The film is now available in select theaters from Shout! Studios.
THE VILLAGERS Review: Don Lee And Kim Sae-Ron Knock Out A Scintillating Mystery Thriller
#TheVillagers opens on digital on October 7 from WELL GO USA
SAMURAI FURY Review: A Liberating Win For Yo Oizumi’s First Action Role
The film opens on Digital beginning Tuesday from Well Go USA.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In DEATHSTALKER, Part Homage, Part Spoof, All Fantastic
The film enjoyed its World Premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest.
Fantastic Fest XX Review: In DOLLY, Get Out!
Rod Blackhurst’s newest thriller enjoyed its World Premiere at the 20th edition of Fantastic Fest.