Cities of Last Things

October 27, 2019October 28, 2019 siibillamlaw

Misery begets misery in Ho Wi Ding’s crime drama. Continue reading Cities of Last Things

Action, China, Martial Arts, Thailand, ThrillerLeave a comment

Triple Threat

October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 siibillamlaw

A group of terrorists face off against three very pissed-off martial artists in Jesse V Johnson’s action thriller. Continue reading Triple Threat

China, Comedy, Drama, Hong KongLeave a comment

Cook Up a Storm

September 10, 2019September 11, 2019 siibillamlaw

It’s tradition vs haute cuisine in Raymond Yip’s culinary comedy-drama. Continue reading Cook Up a Storm

Action, China, Comedy, WarLeave a comment

Railroad Tigers

September 3, 2019September 3, 2019 siibillamlaw

Jackie Chan leads a group of rebels against the Japanese in Ding Sheng’s action comedy. Continue reading Railroad Tigers

Animated, China, Drama, JapanLeave a comment

Flavours of Youth

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019 siibillamlaw

Nostalgia is everywhere in this triptych of Chinese lives. Continue reading Flavours of Youth

Adventure, China, EditorialLeave a comment

On the Staying Power to Journey to the West

January 31, 2019February 1, 2019 siibillamlaw

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

Action, Adventure, Animated, China, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Martial ArtsLeave a comment

Princess Iron Fan

January 29, 2019February 1, 2019 siibillamlaw

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