Both plot and action-heavy, this stands as a deceptively solid middle film of the new trilogy.
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Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi (2017)
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Author / Eternality Tan
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Looper (2012)
This stylish time travel sci-fi action drama is a treat for serious film enthusiasts who are also mental gymnasts.
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Kid, The (1921)
While not one of his best, Chaplin’s modest first feature paved the way for greater exploits to come.
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Tale of Two Sisters, A (2003)
One of the highest peaks of contemporary K-horror, this is a precise and complexly-layered piece of filmmaking, marked by unbearable suspense, effectively creepy scares and a poignant backstory.
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Iodo (1977)
Continue reading →A strange if beautifully-shot work by Kim Ki-young about how myths might operate in the modern world.
Good Lawyer’s Wife, A (2003)
Continue reading →Im Sang-soo fashions a sexually-explicit drama about a disintegrating family that doesn’t quite work in a meaningful way, but its playful nature might prove charming for less demanding audiences.
Son, A (2019)
Continue reading →An assured new voice in Arab cinema comes in the form of this well-acted Tunisian drama infused with suspense and uncertainty.
Not Mine to Love (1967)
Continue reading →Accompanied by a low-key jazzy score, this is a light and sensual take on the complications of a past romance.
Perfect Candidate, The (2019)
Continue reading →Al-Mansour’s second Saudi Arabian film may be mellow and straightforward in approach, but it is a step forward for the depiction of strong women in the country.
Red Dust (1990)
Continue reading →One could maybe marvel at its storytelling efficiency with a 90-minute narrative spanning decades of tumultuous modern Chinese history, but it doesn’t quite know whether to be epic or cheesy in its treatment.
