Pearl (2022)
A review of “Pearl” (2022), the prequel to the X trilogy, exploring the psychological aspects of the main character.
A review of “Pearl” (2022), the prequel to the X trilogy, exploring the psychological aspects of the main character.
A review of “Storm Fear” (1955) that examines its blend of crime, family conflict, and bleak winter tension.
A review of “Fanstasia” (1940), looking at its pioneering technological achievements in both animation and audio techniques.
A review of “He Ran All the Way” (1951) that examines its tight pacing, claustrophobic tension, and character dynamics.
A review of “The Battle Wizard” (1977), a wuxia fantasy from the Shaw Brothers adapted from Louis Cha’s novel “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.”
A review of “Super Inframan” (1975), when the Shaw Brothers ventured beyond straight martial arts into Tokusatsu territory.
A review of “Alice, Sweet Alice” (1976), examining its importance in the history of cinematic horror, and why it still stands up today.
A review of “Sonatine” (1993), discussing its seminal blending of yakuza violence, quiet humor, and existential calm.