Writing with Fire (dir. Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, India) “I believe journalism is the essence of democracy,” says veteran journalist Meera of Khabar Lahariya, …
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The Annual Unforgettable Gala to Return in 2021
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the most unforgettable night of the year is back for its 19th run. This year, the Unforgettable …
Ascension: A Mesmerizing Glimpse into China’s Invisible Economy
Ascension (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon and produced by Kira Simon-Kennedy and Nathan Truesdell, is a vividly striking documentary set in China that examines each …
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission: Film Review
In My Hero Academia‘s third movie, World Heroes’ Mission, the students of U.A.’s classes 1A and 1B must work together with the professional heroes of …
Found: Film Review
A nervous kind of eagerness fills the Google Hangout. All of a sudden, a girl pops up on the screen, her eyes flickering back and …
In Black Bauhinia, The Political Becomes Personal
Black Bauhinia (2021), directed and co-produced by Dr. Malte Kaeding, is a feature-length documentary that follows the Hong Kong localism movement and the personal stories …
Taking the Lead with HBO’s 2021 APA Visionaries Short Film Competition
When HBO presented the theme of “Taking the Lead” for its fifth APA Visionaries short film competition, countless hopefuls submitted their films. The top three …
Samjin Company English Class: A Retro Take On Underdogs Facing Toxic Corporate Authority
Samjin Company English Class, directed by Lee Jong-pil, is a comedic drama featured in the 2021 New York Asian Film Festival. The captivating film follows …
The Prayer: Film Review
The Prayer, directed by Min Kyu-dong, explores a dystopian world where sick patients are cared for by artificially intelligent androids, designed to look like their …
The Silent Forest: Taiwanese thriller tackles tough and troubling topics
Appearing in this year’s New York Asian Film Festival lineup is Chen-Nien Ko’s 2020 film, The Silent Forest, based on a real life scandal at …