Kyle says: “The North American premiere of IP MAN: THE FINAL FIGHT, the second Hong Kong film about Ip Man directed by Herman Yau to be screened at the New York Asian Film Festival, contrasts both narratively and stylistically with
Jason says: “PUNISHED levels with the audience pretty quickly, opening with two scenes that don’t say everything but make it clear that this movie is less about resolutions than the process of getting there. Later on, it spells out just
Jason says: “LEGEND OF THE FIST: THE RETURN OF CHEN ZHEN starts off in a familiar way, with text explaining a bit of Chinese history, this time involving how Chinese laborers served in Europe during World War I. Most aren’t
Jason says: “You’ve got to sort of admire a movie like A BEAUTIFUL LIFE. It’s filled with characters that could easily be defined by how they are handicapped or burdensome, and yet it’s not a pity-baiting exercise. Well, not more
Thom says: “Johnnie To is another of my FAVORITE TOP 10 LIVING DIRECTORS so excitement reigned here as well. All the crime, action, shoot-outs, and general mayhem are represented here but To adds a European feel to his latest film in
Jason says: “PLASTIC CITY was presented as part of the ‘Hong Kong Film – New Action!’ series… So one might be a bit surprised to find that one of its main characters is Japanese and it is set in Brazil,
Michael says: “One of the things I love about the Chlotrudis/Brattle co-presented Sunday Eye Opener series is that it gives me the opportunity to see films I would never select on my own. Johnnie To’s EXILED is one such film.
