Here are our latest reviews of films for home viewing.
Pre-2024 Film Reviews
Lust from Love of a Chinese Courtesan (1984)
Panagiotis Kotzathanasis @ Asian Movie Pulse
- Excerpt: Compared to the original “Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan,” “Lust from Love of a Chinese Courtesan” operates on a somewhat lower level. Nevertheless, as a combination of martial arts elements and erotic intrigue, it proves to be an engaging entry in the late Shaw Brothers catalogue.
The Scarlet Empress (1934)
- Excerpt: Forget history, the real reason to watch The Scarlet Empress is the spectacular art direction and set design (courtesy of an uncredited Hans Dreier) and costumes (thanks to an uncredited Travis Banton). This film simply overloads the senses, and every small aspect of set decoration seems designed for maximum impact.
The Scorpion King (2002)
Sebastian Zavala @ MeGustaElCine.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: A frankly ridiculous action movie, but one made with such sincerity and technical skill that it’s practically impossible not to have a good time with it. It’s not a good movie in the traditional sense of the phrase.
Somersault (2004)
Sebastian Zavala @ Ventana Indiscreta [Spanish]
- Excerpt: An intimate portrait of a wounded teenager who runs away from home in search of identity and affection in rural Australia.
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