Interview: Yasuhiro Aoki on his comedy romance film, ChaO
Being one of the only anime features on the 2025 BFI London Film Festival programme, ChaO was a must-watch film...
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.
No Other Choice Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Park Chan-wook is in many ways my Martin Scorsese. As someone who idolises East Asian filmmakers more than Western counterparts,...
ChaO Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Love is a peculiar thing. We do not choose whom we fall in love with; it’s a spontaneous emotion we...
Exit 8 Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Japan has the most immaculate public transportation systems in the world, and it unites the nation in many ways. Every...
Resurrection Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Why do we love film as an art form? As a visual medium, it allows us to experience and understand...
Perfect Blue Review
One of the most influential auteurs of anime is the late great Satoshi Kon, who directed only four films, but...
Human Resource Review (2025 BFI London Film Festival)
Flicking through the news or scrolling down your X feed feels like a descent into hell. The rise of fascism,...
Interview: Kenji Tanigaki On His Action Epic, The Furious
A pinnacle of modern action filmmaking, Kenji Tanigaki has redefined the genre with his works on films starring Donnie Yen,...
The Shadow’s Edge Review
Remakes have played a fundamental role in cinema since its infancy; some of the earliest remakes date back to 1896....
Listen To The Chronicle Take 2 – Interview: Neo Sora On Happyend
The Chronicle Film Podcast chat continues in the latest episode of The Chronicle Take 2. Robert Ewing interviews Neo Sora,...
Odyssey Film Festival and Four Trails Preview
From now till 30 September, Odyssey, an independent film festival focusing on engaging with Greater China, will present its 2025...
Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback Review
During the peak of the Saw franchise, its defining slogan—used in trailers since Saw IV—was: “If it’s Halloween, it must...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review
Demon Slayer is undoubtedly one of the pillars of contemporary action anime, alongside series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on...
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing Review
Hatsune Miku is a name and mascot you’ll recognise if you're immersed in anime culture. Whether it’s through cosplay at...