Flavours of Youth
Nostalgia is everywhere in this triptych of Chinese lives. Continue reading Flavours of Youth
Category: China
On the Staying Power to Journey to the West
One of China’s oldest, most-adapted novels. What is it about the Journey that has stuck with us for so long? Continue reading On the Staying Power to Journey to the West
Princess Iron Fan
China’s first feature-length animated film is, naturally, based off one of its most beloved tales. How does it hold up? Continue reading Princess Iron Fan
The Monkey King
Over the top visuals offer little to distract from this shallow adaptation Continue reading The Monkey King
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Stephen Chow returns to Journey to the West to put his own spin on Tang Sanzang’s story. Continue reading Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
Havoc in Heaven
Animation and opera come together wonderfully in Wan Laiming’s donghua feature. Continue reading Havoc in Heaven
The Bodyguard
Sammo Hung shows his soft and brutal sides in this action drama. Continue reading The Bodyguard
