Exact Revenge Review
You may not be familiar with the Shaw Brothers, but their influence on Western filmmakers has been immense. Quentin Tarantino...
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.
Hong Kong 1941 Review
History has a way of repeating itself. On 1 July 1997, Hong Kong was handed over to China, marking the...
The Prosecutor Review
Even at 61, Donnie Yen remains a pinnacle of action cinema, starring in what could be considered genre classics well...
The Way We Talk Review
Inclusivity is deeply important to me. While I am not disabled and, by most societal standards, could be considered “normal,”...
Lollipop Review
Lollipop opens with a conversation: the audience hears Molly (Posy Sterling) talking on the phone to her daughter Ava (Tegan-Mia Stanley...
Holy Night: Demon Hunters Review
Don Lee (Ma Dong-seok) is one of the most recognisable names in contemporary South Korean cinema. Whether it’s his memorable...
Yadang: The Snitch Review
The police and criminals go hand in hand; one cannot exist without the other—it’s a symbiotic relationship. However, this dynamic...
Peg O’ My Heart Review
Hong Kong is well known for many genres of film, whether they be action or drama, but one genre that...
Cloud Review
The idea of anonymity on the internet is truly a mirage—something we believe exists but is merely a figment of...
Visions Volume 3 Panel Discussion (Star Wars Celebration)
In what could easily be my most anticipated panel of this entire convention, Visions Volume 3 is returning to being...
V-Cinema Essentials: Bullets & Betrayal Review
Simply put, it was Toei’s line of direct-to-video films from the 1980s and 1990s. Seeing the growth of VHS, Toei...
Havoc Review
Action cinema was forever changed when The Raid (also known as The Raid: Redemption) exploded onto the scene. It was...
Andor Season 2: Episode 1 Review
Andor Season One features some of the best moments in any Star Wars media. It’s a deeply political thriller that...
Star Wars Celebration Japan – The Mandalorian and Grogu Panel Discussion
It’s 10 am in Chiba, Japan. I woke up bright and early (6 am) to catch an overcrowded train and...