The New York Times – Film:
Yui Kiyohara’s slow and graceful film follows a day in the life of three women of different ages as their paths crisscross in a Tokyo suburb.
Author: Austin Considine
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‘Vera’ Review: No Faking
The New York Times – Film:
In this hybrid film by Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel, the actress Vera Gemma portrays a complex and vulnerable version of herself.
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‘Return to Dust’ Review: Grit Against All Odds
The New York Times – Film:
Li Ruijun’s newest feature is a touching portrait of love and resiliency that doubles as a critique of China’s ruling class.
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‘White Building’ Review: Coming of Age in Cambodia
The New York Times – Film:
Kavich Neang’s lush feature tells a largely autobiographical tale of growing up in a building whose often painful history is a microcosm of his country’s.
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‘Passion’ Review: Friends Fall Apart
The New York Times – Film:
Belatedly making its U.S. debut, a 2008 film from Ryusuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”) offers new insights into his abiding themes and sensibilities.
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‘Walk Up’ Review: Good Friends Make Bad Neighbors
The New York Times – Film:
Hong Sang-soo’s latest film traces the relationships in a small Seoul apartment building as they evolve and grow heavier with complications.
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‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ Review: Hit and Run, Sleight of Hand
The New York Times – Film:
Wen Shipei’s first feature is a twisty and sophisticated debut whose best trick of misdirection is convincing us we’re watching a different kind of movie.
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‘Hidden Blade’ Review: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
The New York Times – Film:
Tony Leung stars as a spy chief during a shadowy period in midcentury China, when nationalists, communists and imperialists vied for power and souls.