‘Between Two Lovers’ Review: A Contentious Throuple Portrait
The sophomore feature from Hirokazu Kore-eda protégé Nanako Hirose, “Between Two Lovers” tackles a variety of potential hot-button…
‘Midday Meal’ Review: A Touching Iranian Drama from Majid Majidi
“Midday Meal” isn’t necessarily about the art of cooking, but it is in part about the rituals of…
‘The First Taste of Loneliness’ Review: An Affecting Bereavement Drama
The most moving scene in “The First Taste of Loneliness” is not, in fact, its most tear-streaked. Gu…
Zhang Yimou Teases Chinese ‘Three-Body Problem’ Movie
Zhang Yimou gave a surprise update on his long-gestating film adaptation of Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem on…
Japanese Epic Illuminates Kabuki Traditions
A vivid portrait of a legendary kabuki actor over the course of his career, “Kokuho” joins a rich…
“Facing Your Pain Is the Best Way to Let It Go”
Shu Qi has spent her career embodying other people’s stories — enigmatic drifters for Hou Hsiao-hsien, comic foils…