2020/08/14 |
2020 Is Wild. 'Bacurau' Is Wilder.
'Bacurau' starts with a truckload of coffins spilled across the road and ends with a burial. It's a wild tale well told.
2020/08/26 |
Will the ‘Detention’ TV Adaptation Address Its Gender Problems?
The TV adaptation of 'Detention' is not just a sign of success, but an opportunity to address its troubling take on gender.
2020/08/27 |
'The Good Daughter' Is an Indictment of Global Capital, Patriarchy, Racism
'The Good Daughter' depicts Azhe’s defiance as she's caught up in capitalism, patriarchy, and racism.
2020/09/01 |
BTS ‘Dynamite’ Breaks Record to Top US Singles Chart
BTS has become the first Korean pop act to hit the top spot on Billboard's singles charts in the US, a day after the group lifted four awards at the VMAs.
2020/09/01 |
‘Tenet’ Gives You Seven Heist Films for the Price of One
After the multi-paced reverse-heist of Inception, Nolan has upped the ante by folding time back on itself to create seven heists — count them with me: opera house, penthouse, warehouse, convoy, convoy again, warehouse again, pit.
2020/09/04 |
Abao Shatters Boundaries in Taiwan's Mainstream Music Scene
Abao, a Paiwanese singer, reinterprets traditional folk songs with contemporary arrangements, creating something different from the usual Mandopop.
2020/09/11 |
Disney’s ‘Mulan’ Dishonors a Beloved Folktale
'Mulan' is a cringe-inducing misrepresentation of Chinese history and culture.
2020/09/18 |
Do China and Africa Allow Us to Bring Back the Idea of Civilization?
There is much at stake in defining what a civilization is, who is included, who is excluded, and who can claim to speak for one.
2020/09/28 |
Chloé Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’: An Oscar-Deserving Ode To the American West
Arriving at major film festivals during a time of heightened alienation, 'Nomadland' offers a quiet salute to human connection.
2020/10/01 |
Urban Nomad Fall Freakout Promises the Weird and the Wonderful
The Urban Nomad Fall Freakout, held Saturday, October 3 at Tiger Mountain, promises music, performance art, and arts and crafts.
2020/10/05 |
Epic Love: Taiwan’s LGBT Blockbuster ‘Your Name Engraved Herein’
'Your Name Engraved Herein' is deeply rooted in Taiwan's history. But the film’s popularity may be more derived from its message that resonates beyond time and place.
2020/10/09 |
Blue Note Taipei: Hallowed Ground for Lovers of Jazz
The 2020 Taipei Jazz Festival is happening right now — and Blue Note Taipei is the place to start.
2021/01/21 |
The Magician on the Skywalk: A Magical Realist Lens on Taiwan
The Magician on the Skywalk, a television series based on Wu Ming-yi’s work with the same name, is scheduled to be aired in February.
2021/03/26 |
‘Our Story’ and the Possibilities of Literature
The manga-influenced ‘Our Story’ has the charms of a coming of age story, but also contemplates the power of literature.