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NYAFF : In Her Room/ Exclusive Interview with Actor Satoru Iguchi and Director Chihiro Ito

@New York Asian Film Festival Synopsis : There are mysteries nested inside mysteries in this otherworldly erotic film, the directorial debut of veteran screenwriter Chihiro Ito (Crying Out Love in the Center of the World; Spring Snow), adapted from her own novel. Establishing herself instantly with a unique vision, Ito fully embraces the rewards of…

NYAFF : Vital Signs : Press Conference with Hong Kong Actor Louis Koo

Synopsis : Ma (Louis Koo) is the “Dirty Harry” of Hong Kong paramedics. He brazenly breaks the rules in order to save lives, no matter the cost to his own career. online pharmacy strattera over the counter with best prices today in the USA His new overachieving subordinate, who is being groomed for greatness, naively…

NYAFF : “Egoist” / Interview with Actor Ryohei Suzuki and Director Daishi Matsunaga

Synopsis : A poignant story of love, loss, self-sacrifice and discovery, Daishi Matsunaga’s heralded new film is inspired by the seminal semi-autobiographical novel by Makoto Takayama. The first Japanese production with both an LGBTQ+ inclusive director and an intimacy choreographer, Egoist features two of Japan’s biggest movie stars in very compromising positions. Suffused with delicacy…

NYAFF Review: Pop Singer Yûto Nakajima Breaks Into Mainstream Acting in Suspenseful J-Horror Thriller #Manhole

©2023 Gaga Corporation/J Storm Inc. People who effortlessly fall into a seemingly perfect life usually have the most challenging time saving themselves when they descend into a sinister situation that can potentially ruin their existences. That’s certainly the case for the sole character of the single-location survival suspense thriller, #Manhole. The movie offers an intimate…

NYAFF: Phantom, Combative Heroines Lead The Way In This Work Of New Korean Cinema

Another impressive Korean film, that is part of the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival, is Phantom directed by Lee Hae-young.  The spy action movie based on Mai Jia’s 2007 novel, Feng Sheng (The Messenger), is set in 1933, when Korea was still under the Japanese occupation. It all begins with a  failed attempt to…

NYAFF Review: Let’s All Say, “Hail to Hell”

For most, the world isn’t a fount of glory and goodness. There are good days and there are bad, but it’s fair to say most people struggle with the later. online pharmacy buy xifaxan online with best prices today in the USA It’s easy to get bogged down in the negative and let it control…

NYAFF : “12 Weeks” : A Must Watch Film Because of the Performances

Synopsis: After ending her toxic relationship with her boyfriend Ben, 40-year-old Alice discovers she is pregnant. With her age and current relationship status, her first instinct is to have the pregnancy terminated. Director: Anna Isabelle Matutina Writer: Anna Isabelle Matutina Starring: Max Eigenmann, Bing Pimentel, Vance Larena, Claudia Enriquez I have not seen a perfectly performed film…

NYAFF Film Review – Kai Ko’s Directorial Debut ‘Bad Education’ is a Dark Tale of Life and Consequences

High schoolers don’t necessarily have a full sense of the whole world, and their decisions may reflect the lack of gravity they perceive their actions to have. A prank or practical joke may seem harmless enough, yet they can’t comprehend the real-world, lasting implications that can result from something fleeting and effortless. Bad Education takes…

NYAFF: Dream, The Power Of Social Change Transpires Through A Sports K-Drama

The 2023 New York Asian Film Festival line-up includes a sports comedy-drama that bestows a feel-good aspirational vibe: Dream.  The South Korean film directed by Lee Byeong-heon, starring Park Seo-jun and Lee Ji-eun/IU, is based on the true story of the 2010 Homeless World Cup in which Korea took part for the first time, although…

NYAFF: Bear Man, A Renovated Myth That Inspires And Amuses

Bear Man is part of the 2023 New York Asian Film Festival, running from July 14th until July 30th at Lincoln Centre and at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, the birthplace of the motion picture industry in America. The prestigious kermesse has now reached its 22nd edition with an impressive selection of films…

New York Asian Film Festival Announces Second Wave of 2023 Titles, Award Honorees and Guests

THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER UNVEIL THE UNCAGED COMPETITION LINEUP, MORE AWARD HONOREES, CENTERPIECE AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 22ND EDITION OF THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL Renowned international stars and acclaimed filmmakers expected to attend NYAFF’s opening night red carpet and present some of the festival’s most anticipated premieres …