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November 28, 2010
Woochi (Dong-hoon Choi, 2009)
Woochi starts out as a magic-driven wuxia-like set in the Joseon era in Korea, but segues into an unsophisticated popular fare.
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.
November 26, 2010
Brass Knuckle Boys (Kankuro Kudo, 2008)
Brass Knuckle Boys is a Japanese comedy about an old Japanese punk-rock music band from the ’70s and ’80s looking to extend their 15 minutes of fame.
November 28, 2010
Accident (Pou-soi Cheang, 2009)
Accident devolves into a too simplistic whodunit, where the director tries to dazzle us with his technical mastery and film knowledge.
April 20, 2010
Dream (Kim Ki-duk, 2008)
Kim Ki-duk has shown he's an art-house auteur to contend with. Here, he adopts an esoteric premise, developing it as a meditation on love and passion.
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