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  • 4 Times Studio Ghibli Made You Cry

    4 Times Studio Ghibli Made You Cry

    Studio Ghibli needs no introduction. And so I won’t give one. On top of its breathtaking animation and great stories, Ghibli is possibly best-known for hitting us in the feels. Here are four of…

  • Lost in the Spotlight

    Lost in the Spotlight

    An actor remembers that talent is a gift, in Ernest Prakasa’s quirky, sweet comedy.

  • The Last Blossom

    The Last Blossom

    A yakuza looks back on his life choices in Baku Kinoshita’s quiet drama.

  • Spotlight On: Modern Vietnam

    Spotlight On: Modern Vietnam

    Vietnam has a cinematic history dating back over a hundred years. From its infancy in political documentaries and silent films, to horrors, comedies and dramas that rival the best of Hollywood, I look at…

  • Adabana

    Adabana

    Sayaka Kai makes the bold claim that creating humans only to decapitate them is bad, in her sleepy sci-fi drama.

  • The Man Who Failed to Die

    The Man Who Failed to Die

    Death gives a young man a new lease on life, in Seiji Tanaka’s comedy-drama.

  • Luz

    Luz

    Style takes firm precedence over substance in Flora Lau’s sophomore drama.

  • 5 Great Asian Rom Coms to Watch This Valentine’s Day

    5 Great Asian Rom Coms to Watch This Valentine’s Day

    With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, why not settle down and watch these 5 fantastic Asian rom coms?