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ART COLLEGE 1994: An Anti-Nostalgic Trip Back To College
ART COLLEGE 1994: An Anti-Nostalgic Trip Back To College

Liu Jian’s Art College 1994 rejects these clichés and instincts, instead seeing youth in the face of art for what it is: blowing a lot of hot air.

Cannes Film Festival 2024: GHOST TRAIL & BLACK DOG
Cannes Film Festival 2024: GHOST TRAIL & BLACK DOG

Jonathan Millet’s Ghost Trail and Guan Hu’s Black Dog both tackle serious subject matter with subdued restraint.

KUNG FU PANDA 4: Enough Wit For One More Kick
KUNG FU PANDA 4: Enough Wit For One More Kick

Kung Fu Panda 4 has lost some of its mojo, but still has a few nice moves left in this old franchise.

THE MOVIE EMPEROR: A Delightful Satire For A Perfect Andy Lau
THE MOVIE EMPEROR: A Delightful Satire For A Perfect Andy Lau

The Movie Emperor spawns one of Andy Lau’s most interesting performances in recent years.

THE BREAKING ICE: Gliding Along With Directionless Youth
THE BREAKING ICE: Gliding Along With Directionless Youth

Every time The Breaking Ice seems to be on the brink of shattering, it glides.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: Interview With Jacky Heung Of 100 YARDS
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: Interview With Jacky Heung Of 100 YARDS

Film Inquiry spoke with Jacky Heung for the film 100 yards!

FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On
FAREWELL MY CONCUBINE: The Legacy Of Leslie Cheung Lives On

Both a monumental piece of Chinese cinematic history and a lasting tribute to the special brilliance of its star, this is essential viewing.

Toronto International Film Festival 2023: Wang Bing's YOUTH (SPRING) Offers An Intimate Look At Working Class Youth
Toronto International Film Festival 2023: Wang Bing’s YOUTH (SPRING) Offers An Intimate Look At Working Class Youth

 Youth (Spring)’s 3-plus hour length is not only necessary, but an absolute gift to sit through.

STREETWISE: History Is Made At Night
STREETWISE: History Is Made At Night

A snapshot of small-town ennui with a hefty splash of neon-tinted noir, Streetwise has an intoxicating atmosphere.

SAKRA: A Touch Of Yen
SAKRA: A Touch Of Yen

Donnie Yen might not be King Hu behind the camera, but he’s still a joy to watch in front of it — even in a weaker wuxia like Sakra.

ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere
ARE YOU LONESOME TONIGHT: A Hit-And-Run Thriller With A Cool Atmosphere

Despite what its title might suggest, Are You Lonesome Tonight isn’t maudlin and it certainly isn’t one which seeks desperately to impress.

SUZHOU RIVER: A Spellbinding Shanghai Neo-Noir
SUZHOU RIVER: A Spellbinding Shanghai Neo-Noir

A dreamlike evocation of love and longing on the banks of the titular river running through Shanghai, Lou Ye’s Suzhou River is a landmark film.

OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE: Isn't Quite Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE: Isn’t Quite Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is not a movie we need per se, but for those enthusiasts of Guy Ritchie, it might have been just enough for them.

KNOCK AT THE CABIN: A Return To Faith
KNOCK AT THE CABIN: A Return To Faith

Shyamalan’s Knock At The Cabin finds new ways to explore old ideas, deviating slightly from his usual formula while still making you frightfully uneasy.

A SHORT STORY: Bi Gan's Feline Fairy Tale
A SHORT STORY: Bi Gan’s Feline Fairy Tale

It’s been four years since A Long Day’s Journey Into Night, but A Short Story should serve as a satisfying appetizer for whatever feature-length treat.