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December 10, 2010
Little Big Soldier (Shen Ding, 2010)
Little Big Soldier tells the story of an army deserter who captures the general of a warring faction, planning to deliver him for the reward.
March 4, 2011
The Clone Returns Home (Kanji Nakajima, 2008)
Although the premise seems ripe for the movie becoming a welcome addition to the minimalist cerebral sci-fi genre, The Clone Returns Home disappoints.
September 28, 2010
Flowers of Shanghaï (Hsiao-Hsien Hou, 1998)
Hou Hsiao Hsien’s depiction of life in Flowers of ShanghaÏ explores the inherent contradictions in the era’s Chinese society.
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.
April 20, 2010
3:10 To Yuma (James Mangold, 2007)
In 3:10 To Yuma, a down-on-his-luck farmer volunteers to escort an outlaw (Russell Crowe) to the 3:10 train out of Yuma which will lead him to jail.
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