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October 22, 2013
Drug War (Johnny To, 2012)
Drug War's writing is sharp and gripping, surprising us at every turn, setting up great action scenes, brilliantly directed by Johnny To.
March 11, 2013
Gyo: Tokyo Fish Attack (Takayuki Hirao, 2012)
Adapted from Junji Ito's manga, Gyo tells the story of a modern-day Japan attacked by poisonous fish with mechanical legs, converting the population into organic masses excreting putrid gas, as they make their way inland.
April 20, 2010
Rough Cut (Hun Jang, 2008)
Rough Cut constructs a dual history of characters, mirror images of one another, distorted through time, in a film within a film.
October 23, 2013
Key of Life (Kenji Uchida, 2012)
Key of Life’s premise is very close to Rough Cut’s (Hun Jang, 2008). It effectively mixes comedy and drama, resulting in a striking aesthetic blend.
November 28, 2010
Overheard (Felix Chong and Alan Mak, 2009)
Overheard is a Hong Kong film from Alan Mak in the vein of Infernal Affairs, with magnificent performances from its lead actors.
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