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November 24, 2010
My Fantasia 2010: Preamble
I look forward to Fantasia every year. I am one of those who check the festival’s website daily hoping to make my selection for this year’s festival.
April 20, 2010
Antique (Kyu-dong Min, 2008)
His motivations nebulous, a young man opens a neighborhood Western-style bakery called Antique, employing a host of off-the-wall characters.
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
Ip Man (Wilson Yip, 2008)
Ip Man, a martial arts master, must go against his own code of conduct to protect his fellow countrymen when war breaks out.
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.
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