Scare Out Review
Cat-and-mouse tension is a fundamental pillar of any espionage film. What elevates it above your typical thriller with similar mechanics,...
Robert Ewing
I am a freelance film critic and writer who specialises in Anime and Asian cinema. I have adored film since a young age, having watched films that were far too old for me, such as RoboCop, Die Hard, and Hot Tub Time Machine, to discovering the heights of foreign cinema through films like Headhunters and Battle Royale. Growing up with such a diverse catalogue of films that I cherished sparked my desire to discuss them. This passion eventually led me to become a reviewer. Dissecting films, speaking to filmmakers I admire, and showcasing the best of Asian and anime cinema is how I live my best and truest life.
Night King Review
Host and hostess clubs are an inherently East Asian form of nightlife, with many Westerners only encountering them by travelling...
The Hotel of My Dream Review
While creative writers’ block and analytical writers’ block are not identical, they are certainly fraternal. There is a universal struggle...
Angry Squad: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers Review
Scams are rife and prey on the vulnerabilities of society and individuals. Whole TV shows are dedicated to preventing them,...
Blue Boy Trial Review
Are you happy? The final song of Bo Burnham’s Netflix special lingers with me to this day. Burnham reflects on...
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up Review
Since the 1930s, Looney Tunes has been a staple of American animation alongside the likes of Disney; “that’s all, folks”...
Interview: Tommy Kai Chung Ng & Polly Yeung Talk Another World
Hong Kong isn’t known for its animated features, but Another World is looking to change that. A dazzling fantasy epic,...
Another World Review
A single country has dominated East Asian animation: Japan. That narrative is slowly shifting. Ne Zha 2 from China dominated...
Hong Kong comedy Night King is coming to UK Cinemas
Trinity CineAsia has announced that it will bring Jack Ng’s (A Guilty Conscience) latest film, Night King, to cinemas in...
No Other Choice Review
Park Chan-wook is in many ways my Martin Scorsese. As someone who idolises East Asian filmmakers more than Western counterparts,...
Back to the Past Review
In 2001, a little show called A Step into the Past aired in Hong Kong. While it may not be...
Top 10 East Asian Films of 2025
2025 was an incredible year for East Asian cinema, arguably one of the strongest in recent memory, with a wealth...
Top 10 Anime Films of 2025
2025 was a peculiar year for anime releases, with many focusing on new 4K transfers, classics being issued on Blu-ray,...
Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy Review
Web novels have become extremely popular sources for adaptations. Popular books are often first adapted into light novels or webtoons,...