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Ruby Fang Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
16 November 2018 8:45 PM | No CommentsRuby Fang's dramatic Spring 2019 collection is for a woman who is not afraid to express herself.
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Jun Jie Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
01 November 2018 9:12 PM | No CommentsWith a little sportiness and a lot of femininity, the Jun Jie Spring 2019 presentation was a mix of teddy bears, color blocking, retro jackets and silky cut out dresses.
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Nonie Spring 2019 – New York Fashion Week
16 October 2018 6:48 AM | No CommentsNonie designer Nina Kharey intended to create clothing “for a clean, relaxed aesthetic,” but the simplicity of the designs lacked inspiration.
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“A Boy and Sungreen” (보희와 녹양) – 2018 Busan Film Review
10 October 2018 8:43 PM | No CommentsIn "A Boy and Sungreen," what the main character Bo-hee ultimately learns ends up becoming the lesson for the viewer.
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“Memories of a Dead End” (막다른 골목의 추억) – 2018 Busan Film Review
09 October 2018 11:37 AM | No CommentsIn the latest cinematic adaptation of Banana Yoshimoto’s work, Korean director Choi Hyun-young captures the spirit of the author’s literary style.
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“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. -
“Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast” – 2014 NYAFF Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on July 6, 2014 | No CommentsChances are high that the one aspect of the film to appeal is the food, which takes center stage in another cheery Taiwanese bubble gum blockbuster. -
Politics and cinema at the Asian Film Awards
Meniscus MagazinePosted on March 31, 2014 | No CommentsWhether future ceremonies can set aside politics to raise the profile of cinematic accomplishments in Asia remains to be seen, as the idea is noble in theory, but a bit tricky in practice. -
Arvin Chen’s “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” – 2013 HKIFF Review
Yuan-Kwan ChanPosted on March 21, 2013 | No CommentsIn his latest, Chen surpasses his 2010 debut ("Au Revoir Taipei") with a growing maturity in his filmmaking. The movie makes its Asian premiere at the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
