1. Midwives (2022) by Hnin Ei Hlaing
The core of the film is truthfully, a study of the complex relationship between Nyo Nyo and Hla, who in turn, represent both sides at the front of the racial conflict. At first glance, the bond between the two women seems to be unshakable. But after spending an hour with them, you start to observe the inklings of verbal abuse slipping in. At one point, Hla even compares Nyo Nyo's people to cows; this is the confounding enigma that makes “Midwives” so compelling and reason enough for Hnin to film the documentary. (Leon Overee)
2. What Should We Have Done? (2023) by Tomoaki Fujino
Tomoaki Fujino's deeply personal documentary, “What Should We Have Done?” serves as a poignant testament to the devastating impact of mental illness on families, and the profound consequences of denial and societal stigma. Through his unflinching lens, he lays bare the complex emotions,...
The core of the film is truthfully, a study of the complex relationship between Nyo Nyo and Hla, who in turn, represent both sides at the front of the racial conflict. At first glance, the bond between the two women seems to be unshakable. But after spending an hour with them, you start to observe the inklings of verbal abuse slipping in. At one point, Hla even compares Nyo Nyo's people to cows; this is the confounding enigma that makes “Midwives” so compelling and reason enough for Hnin to film the documentary. (Leon Overee)
2. What Should We Have Done? (2023) by Tomoaki Fujino
Tomoaki Fujino's deeply personal documentary, “What Should We Have Done?” serves as a poignant testament to the devastating impact of mental illness on families, and the profound consequences of denial and societal stigma. Through his unflinching lens, he lays bare the complex emotions,...
- 5/20/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Hayao Miyazaki stands as a luminary in the anime and animation realm, wielding multiple roles – director, producer, scriptwriter, animator, author, manga artist, and Studio Ghibli's co-owner. Reshaping the landscape, he was one of the pioneers of elevating anime beyond teenage audiences. His magnum opus, “Spirited Away,” broke records and became the first anime to win an Oscar. In 2014, he earned an Honorary Academy Award, a testament to his cinematic impact. A prolific storyteller since 1972, Miyazaki, continues to come up with titles that top the category, although his latest one, “The Boy and the Heron” could possibly be his last.
11 writers of Asian Movie Pulse who have watched at least 8 of his feature films voted for this list, in which we present his 12 films in order of quality.
12. The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
Before the witty antihero “Sherlock Hound”, there was “Lupin the 3rd”, grandson of the legendary thief Arsène Lupin.
11 writers of Asian Movie Pulse who have watched at least 8 of his feature films voted for this list, in which we present his 12 films in order of quality.
12. The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)
Before the witty antihero “Sherlock Hound”, there was “Lupin the 3rd”, grandson of the legendary thief Arsène Lupin.
- 3/13/2024
- by AMP Group
- AsianMoviePulse
by Renee Ng
It is our misfortune that a full scope of Natsuo Kirino’s writing prowess cannot be realized in the English world. Of the dozens of novels she has written since the 1990s, only four have been translated to English. But of these four dark demonstrations of Japanese society and culture, “Grotesque” leaves its most daring mark on female sexuality.
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The story opens with an unnamed narrator, who explains that her younger sister, Yuriko and old classmate, Kazue Sato have been murdered. Coincidentally, both women had become sex workers at some point in their lives, and on separate occasions, were strangled to death by the same customer, a man named Zhang Zhe Zhong. A natural cynic, the narrator promises to explain everything she knows to the reader and begins a long tale from her childhood. Interspersed with diaries,...
It is our misfortune that a full scope of Natsuo Kirino’s writing prowess cannot be realized in the English world. Of the dozens of novels she has written since the 1990s, only four have been translated to English. But of these four dark demonstrations of Japanese society and culture, “Grotesque” leaves its most daring mark on female sexuality.
on Amazon by clicking on the image below
The story opens with an unnamed narrator, who explains that her younger sister, Yuriko and old classmate, Kazue Sato have been murdered. Coincidentally, both women had become sex workers at some point in their lives, and on separate occasions, were strangled to death by the same customer, a man named Zhang Zhe Zhong. A natural cynic, the narrator promises to explain everything she knows to the reader and begins a long tale from her childhood. Interspersed with diaries,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
by Renee Ng
Normally pinned for their gritty gangster tales, Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai’s efforts in romance and slapstick have often been sidelined. But as loveable titles “Fat Choi Spirit” and “Turn Left, Turn Right” have proved, the directing/producing duo are indeed dai lous (big brothers) of many genres. “Fat Choi Spirit”, following the tradition of Hong Kong gambler flicks, and like its title: spirit of endless wealth, is the hilarious gift that keeps on giving.
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Similar to the iconic “God of Gamblers” franchise, we have the pleasure of following an impossibly great player. Andy, played by Andy Lau himself, will do anything for a game of mahjong. But Andy is no addict, he’s actually got a gift: he possesses the divine favor of Guanyin. Thus, he is simply unable to draw a bad tile...
Normally pinned for their gritty gangster tales, Johnnie To and Wai Ka-fai’s efforts in romance and slapstick have often been sidelined. But as loveable titles “Fat Choi Spirit” and “Turn Left, Turn Right” have proved, the directing/producing duo are indeed dai lous (big brothers) of many genres. “Fat Choi Spirit”, following the tradition of Hong Kong gambler flicks, and like its title: spirit of endless wealth, is the hilarious gift that keeps on giving.
on Amazon by clicking on the image below
Similar to the iconic “God of Gamblers” franchise, we have the pleasure of following an impossibly great player. Andy, played by Andy Lau himself, will do anything for a game of mahjong. But Andy is no addict, he’s actually got a gift: he possesses the divine favor of Guanyin. Thus, he is simply unable to draw a bad tile...
- 2/15/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
by Renee Ng
Solely representing India at Tribeca 2022 was director Shlok Sharma’s third feature, “Two Sisters and a Husband”. Returning with his specialty in complex human conflict, the family-drama world premiered in-competition last June. While unfortunately leaving without any wins, the film stands apart with dramatic promises of a heartfelt tragedy, and leaves slivers of hope for India’s cinematic visibility on the global stage.
As suggestive titles go, “Two Sisters and a Husband” hits the nail on the head in evoking discomfort and taboo. Set in the 1990s, Rajat (Dinker Sharma), along with two sisters: Amrita (Manya Grover) and Tara (Avani Rai) move to a remote inn at a Himalayan town. With a dark, anxious mood underfoot, the trio harbour obvious intents to hide from scrutiny. Amrita is heavily pregnant with Rajat’s child, but we find out that she is not in fact Rajat’s wife, but his sister-in-law.
Solely representing India at Tribeca 2022 was director Shlok Sharma’s third feature, “Two Sisters and a Husband”. Returning with his specialty in complex human conflict, the family-drama world premiered in-competition last June. While unfortunately leaving without any wins, the film stands apart with dramatic promises of a heartfelt tragedy, and leaves slivers of hope for India’s cinematic visibility on the global stage.
As suggestive titles go, “Two Sisters and a Husband” hits the nail on the head in evoking discomfort and taboo. Set in the 1990s, Rajat (Dinker Sharma), along with two sisters: Amrita (Manya Grover) and Tara (Avani Rai) move to a remote inn at a Himalayan town. With a dark, anxious mood underfoot, the trio harbour obvious intents to hide from scrutiny. Amrita is heavily pregnant with Rajat’s child, but we find out that she is not in fact Rajat’s wife, but his sister-in-law.
- 2/14/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
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