MIFF 2021 Review: Mama Levin TanJuly 28, 2021 Director Li Dongmei navigates and confronts her personal trauma in a film that straddles the line between documentary and fiction.... Reviews0 Comments
Of Growing Up and Alone: 20 Years of Spirited Away Robyn MatutoJuly 21, 2021 In this short personal essay, Robyn Matuto reflects on Spirited Away's impact on her and why it's remained one of cinema's greatest.... Features0 Comments
In the Mood for Mikio Naruse: A Guide to Japan’s Unsung Master Timothy AmatulliJune 7, 2021 New to Naruse? Learn more about one of Japan's unsung masters as we explore his career and recommend which films of his you should start on.... Features0 Comments
Dreamscapes 2021 Review: Day of Destruction & Wolf’s Calling Brooke HeinzMay 28, 2021 As part of Toshiaki Toyoda's Wolf Mountain trilogy, we look at his short film Wolf's Calling and feature length picture, Day of Destruction.... Reviews0 Comments
Interview: Karl Castro on designing Fan Girl’s posters and how design is also storytelling Jianne SorianoApril 8, 2021 We caught up with designer Karl Castro to learn more about his work behind the official posters for Antoinette Jadaone's Fan Girl.... Features0 Comments
Emotions Exposed: The Films of Hikari Mitsushima Brooke HeinzMarch 18, 2021 Hikari Mitsushima's versatility has made her one of Japan's most interesting actors to watch, We look at her best screen performances so far.... Features0 Comments
Review: A First Farewell Levin TanMarch 4, 2021 Lina Wang's A First Farewell is a gorgeous debut film about growing up as a Uyghur child and threads the fine line of docufiction.... Reviews0 Comments
Interview: Director Hsieh Pei-ju on ‘Heavy Craving’ and challenging beauty standards Aidan DjabarovFebruary 17, 2021 We chat with Taiwanese writer-director Hsieh Pei-ju to discuss her latest film Heavy Craving and learn how her comedy-drama came together.... Features0 Comments
Best of 2020: Our Favourite Asian Film Discoveries Filmed in EtherDecember 29, 2020 The Filmed in Ether team reveals their best 2020 Asian films and talk about their favourite new discoveries in Asian cinema past and present.... Features0 Comments
Quarantine Catch-Up: Asian TV Shows We’ve Been Watching in 2020 Filmed in EtherDecember 22, 2020 From anime shows like Demon Slayer to K-Dramas like Stranger, these are the Asian TV shows we caught up with during lockdown. ... Features0 Comments
Best of Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival 2020 Aidan DjabarovDecember 10, 2020 From features like Mogul Mowgli to shorts like Handscape, we take a look at the very best from Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival 2020.... Features0 Comments
Tragic Youth: A Closer Look at Better Days and Victim(s) Claire LanglaisDecember 6, 2020 We unpack Far East Film Festival winners Better Days and Victim(s), two complementary films with a lot to say on bullying and youth issues.... Features0 Comments
