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Resurrection (Movie Review)

Bi Gan’s Resurrection is a deliberate destabilizing work of slow cinema. It’s a dystopian fantasy in which humanity attains longevity by abandoning dreams, while a persecuted minority, termed “Fantasmers” or “Deliriants,” continue to dream at the cost of shortened lives. The film’s premise, delivered through stylized intertitles and a silent-era pastiche, is less a foundation […]

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The Assassin (Blu-ray Review)

Celebrated Taiwanese Master Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s long-awaited return to the screen tells the story of Yie Ninniang (Shu Qi), a General’s daughter, kidnapped as a child and trained by a nun in the deadly arts- only to be sent home on a bloody mission of revenge, with her betrothed (Chang Chen) as the target. 

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