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Busan 2022: Tony Leung Chiu-wai discusses “2046,” Wong Kar-wai
04 June 2023 9:57 PM | No Comments"2046" was one of six films the actor chose for his In the Mood for Tony Leung retrospective at the 2022 Busan International Film Festival.
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MLB: A’s 11, Angels 10 (Apr. 24, 2023) – Oakland wins seesaw matchup in 10 innings
03 June 2023 11:42 AM | No CommentsOakland went up 11-8 in the 10th, the Angels brought it to within one but came up short in the exhausting three-hour, 27-minute affair.
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“The Full Gamut” covers the current state of fashion and design in Hong Kong
03 June 2023 5:54 AM | No CommentsAn unassuming showcase in Lai Chi Kok spans a wide range of work, from upcycled garments to art to emerging fashion labels.
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Busan 2022: Tony Leung Chiu-wai talks about his career – and the future roles he wants
03 June 2023 4:57 AM | No CommentsLeung was undisputedly the star in Busan, celebrated as the Festival's Asian Filmmaker of the Year and through a six-film retrospective.
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MLB: Angels 4, Royals 3 (Apr. 23, 2023) – Solo home runs by Ward, Trout, Ohtani
26 May 2023 9:34 PM | No CommentsThe Los Angeles Angels' victory over the Kansas City Royals was propelled an incredible double play and a trio of solo home runs.
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Taiwan Archive
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Winners of the 15th Asian Film Awards
Meniscus MagazinePosted on October 8, 2021 | No CommentsKiyoshi Kurosawa's "Wife of a Spy" took home three honors, while South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun won the Excellence in Asian Cinema Award. -
“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Show” – 2019 SDAFF Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on November 9, 2019 | No CommentsIn "It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Show," a Taiwanese television network is run by a mob-connected boss searching for cash instead of ratings. Cue Crazy TV! -
“Heavy Craving” – 2019 Busan Film Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on October 14, 2019 | No CommentsThe plot of an overweight woman seeking happiness through weight loss has been done many a time in cinema, but “Heavy Craving” takes a more arduous route. -
“The Bold, the Corrupt and the Beautiful” – 2018 Taipei Film Festival Review
Alfonse ChiuPosted on July 14, 2018 | No CommentsA matriarch’s swift and ruthless game for the social ascension of her family is the centrepiece of the latest from director Yang Ya-che. -
Sabu’s “Mr. Long” – 2017 Tribeca Film Festival Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on June 10, 2017 | No CommentsIn "Mr. Long," a Japanese cult director has matured into the mainstream while retaining the signature storytelling traits of his past repertoire. -
“Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema” – 2015 SDAFF Review
Rex BaylonPosted on November 5, 2015 | No CommentsFor enthusiasts of Asian cinema, “Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema” will be a retread. However, for the neophyte it is a valuable 104-minute primer. -
“Meeting Dr. Sun” – 2015 NYAFF Review
Rex BaylonPosted on June 18, 2015 | No Comments"Meeting Dr. Sun" is a subversive film whose acerbic wit illustrates how the 99% will rise up and easily steal back what was rightfully taken from them. -
Film Review: Chang Yung-chang’s “Mida”
Rex BaylonPosted on April 19, 2015 | No CommentsThough "Mida" might have been a labor of love for its director, its unfocused narrative and clunky visual style makes viewing the picture a grueling task. -
“Letters From the South” – 2014 Asian American Int’l Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on July 31, 2014 | No CommentsAn eclectic anthology of six short films dramatizes the experiences of the Chinese diaspora in southeast Asia. -
“The Rice Bomber” – 2014 Asian American Int’l Film Festival Review
Christopher BournePosted on July 26, 2014 | No Comments"The Rice Bomber" is a beautifully made and deeply fascinating evocation of recent history that up to now has mostly been unheard of outside Taiwan.