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The Happiness of the Katakuris: Review: From Japanese Director Miike Takashi

In: Asian Films

By: Michael Pantazi

Film Review: Fish Tank (2009): Andrea Arnold's Second Feature is a Triumph of Poetic Realism

In: British Films

By: Stephen Morgan

Review: Wings of Desire DVD: Criterion Collection Revels In Wim Wenders' Dream Of A Film

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Zachary Herrmann

Wings of Desire DVD Special Features: A Look at the Wonderful Extras on the Criterion Collection edition

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Zachary Herrmann

Days of Being Wild - A Wong Kar Wai Film: Starring Leslie Cheung, Maggie Cheung and Andy Lau

In: Asian Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Alejandro González Iñárritu's Amores Perros: Summary and Overview of Iñárritu’s Film

In: Latin American Films

By: Jeris Swanhorst

London Dreams Preview: Starring Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Asin

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Jet Li's Hero by Zhang Yimou: China History Retold through Philosophy of Martial Arts & Writing

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

Ong Bak 2 – A Review of Tony Jaa's New Film: Tony Jaa’s Ong Bak 2 – Best Martial Arts Film Of All Time?

In: Asian Films

By: Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Dev D, Kaminey and Wake up Sid: Anuraag Kashyap, Vishal Bharadwaj, Ayan Mukherji Direct Hits in 2009

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

The Happiness of the Katakuris - Film Review: A Horror-Comedy From Japanese Director Takashi Miike

In: Asian Films

By: Jeremy Suizo

Japanese Film Greats – Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon: Japanese Director’s Exploration of Truth is Foreign Film Classic

In: Asian Films

By: Jeanne Lombardo

Coco Before Chanel, Review: Audrey Tautou Portrays Fashion Icon Coco Chanel in Her Humble Beginn

In: European Films

By: Pema Levy

Dhadkan (2000) review: Starring Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, Mahima and Sunil Shetty

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Bollywood Diwali Releases: Blue, Main aur Mrs Khanna and All The Best

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

The Making of the "Red Hollywood" Film Series: An International Tale of How Lost Soviet Musicals Came to America

In: European Films

By: Susan Z. Swan

Japanese Film Greats – Director Yasujiro Ozu: Late Spring and Tokyo Story: Masterpieces of 1950s Japanese Cinema

In: Asian Films

By: Jeanne Lombardo

Russian Film The Circus Showcases Red Hollywood: 1936 Soviet-era Musical Mixes Comedy, Love & Race Politics

In: European Films

By: Susan Z. Swan

Anurag Kashyap's Dev.D: A Modern Take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's Classic Novel Devdas

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Azharul Islam

Abhishek Bachchan To Play Surya Sen: In Ashutosh Gowariker's Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

In: Asian Films

By: Azharul Islam

Red Cliff Movie Review: John Woo's Epic Historical War Films Condensed Into One

In: Asian Films

By: Tim Bolitho-Jones

Upcoming Bollywood Releases 2009: Blue, Main aur Mrs Khanna, 3 Idiots and possibly Kites

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

First Bollywood Hit Superhit Blockbuster in 2009: New York is a Hit, Love Aaj Kal a Superhit and Wanted a Blockbuster

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Aguirre: The Wrath of God Review: The Greatest Film You've Never Seen

In: European Films

By: Russell Coy

Life is Beautiful - Movie Review: The Italian charm of Roberto Benigni’s Oscar-winning La Vita E Bella

In: European Films

By: Ed Mayhew

Bollywood Hit Songs From 2008: AR Rahman's Jodha Akbar, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Slumdog Millionaire

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Wake up Sid Preview: A Ranbir Kapoor and Konkana Sen Sharma Starrer on Oct 02 2009

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Bollywood Hits of 2008: Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan Rule

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Anything For Her - Film Review: Pour Elle - A Visceral French Thriller Directed by Fred Cavayé.

In: European Films

By: Stephen Morgan

A German Classic by Lang and Von Harbou: Weary Death (Der Muede Tot) - Review

In: European Films

By: Paula Marie Deubel

Reprise (2006) Movie Review: Review of the Literate and Moving Norwegian Film

In: European Films

By: Martin G. Wood

Maine Pyaar Kiya: A Rajshri Production with Salman Khan and Bhagyashree

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

What's Your Rashee Releases Sept 25, 2009: Ashutosh Gowarikar Directs Harman Baweja, Priyanka Chopra

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Dil Bole Hadippa! She's the Man gets a Bollywood Makeover

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Azharul Islam

Les Demoiselles de Rochefort - Film Review: Catherine Deneuve and Francoise Dorleac Star in Jacques Demy's Film

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Mesrine: Killer Instinct Film Review: Vincent Cassel Plays France's Notorious Criminal Jacques Mesrine

In: European Films

By: Gareth Harding

Autumn Sonata – 1978 Film by Ingmar Bergman: Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann as Estranged Mother and Daughter

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Martin G. Wood

Farhan Akhtar: The Director The Actor and The Rock Star

In: Asian Films

By: Azharul Islam

Wanted and Dil Bole Hadippa on Sept 18 2009: Its Shahid Kapoor, Rani Mukherji versus Salman Khan and Ayesha Takia

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna by Karan Johar: Stars Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherji, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

My Sassy Girl DVD Review: Korean Romantic Comedy Starring Gianna Jun Ji Hyun & Cha Tae Hyun

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

The Vintner's Luck at TIFF 2009: Whale Rider Director Niki Caro's Period Drama Misses the Mark

In: Australian/NZ Films

By: Cindy McGlynn

District 9 Movie Review: South African Film is Delightfully Violent

In: African Films

By: Frances Suselo

Nights of Cabiria Film Review: Federico Fellini's 1957 Oscar Winner

In: European Films

By: Katy Burtner

La Strada Film Review: Federico Fellini's 1954 Oscar Winner

In: European Films

By: Katy Burtner

Kung Fu Hip Hop DVD Review: Street Dance Combine with Martial Arts in Chinese Action Comedy

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

God of Cookery by Stephen Chow & Lee Lik-Chi: Kung Fu Hustle Star Plays an Arrogant Chinese Chef in this Comedy

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

DVD Review: Mushi-Shi The Movie: Katsuhiro Ôtomo Directs Film Based on Yuki Urushibara Manga

In: Asian Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Spirit of the Beehive - Film Review: Victor Erice's Haunting Drama Set After the Spanish Civil War

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Guru, A Mani Ratnam Film, Music by AR Rehman: Stars Abhishek Bachan, Aishwarya Rai, Vidya Balan, Mallika Sherawat

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Raging Phoenix – A Review of Jija's new movie: Newest Thai Action film has extraordinary martial arts

In: Asian Films

By: Brian Jungwiwattanaporn

Irma Vep (1996): A Review: Hong Kong Actress Maggie Cheung in Her First French Film

In: European Films

By: Jacqueline Ching

Life In A Metro - Anuraag Basu's Multistarrer: Starring Irfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Shiney Ahuja, Shilpa Shetty

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

OSS 117 Cairo Nest of Spies: Spy Spoof that Recalls the 60's James Bond Films

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Takeshi Kitano's Dolls (2002) - A Film Review: Three intertwined stories of undying love and sacrifice

In: Asian Films

By: A.J. Hakim

Bong Joon Ho Directs Memories of Murder: Song Kang Ho Plays a Detective Investigating a Real Serial Killer

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

Jodha Akbar-Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai: Director Ashutosh Gowariker's Tribute to Hindu Muslim Marriage

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Lady Oscar - A Jacques Demy Film: Cross-Dressing Drama About A Woman Protecting Marie Antoinette

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

The Miracle - A Neil Jordan Film: Small Town Irish Drama from The Crying Game Director

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Love Aaj Kal Review: Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone's New Movie

In: Asian Films

By: Priya Ravindran

Rangeela: Starring Aamir Khan, Urmila Mataondkar, Jackie Shroff

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

The Bubble (2006) – Gay Interest Film Review: A Gay Romantic Drama Movie From Israeli Writer/Director Eytan Fox

In: Middle Eastern Films

By: Steve Williams

Saathiya Starring Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukherji: Directed By Shaad Ali, Script by Mani Ratnam & Music by AR Rehman

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Kings of Hong Kong Cinema: The Shaw Brothers: A Brief Look at the Shaw Brothers and Their Entertainment Empire

In: Asian Films

By: Jacqueline Ching

Jab We Met - Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor: A Delightful Romantic Comedy Directed by Imtiaz Ali

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Ealing Studios in Australia: An Introduction: The Little-Known Story of Ealing's Australian Venture

In: Australian/NZ Films

By: Stephen Morgan

Dil Chahta Hai boasts of a Star Studded Cast: Aamir Khan Saif Ali Khan Akshay Khanna Preity Zinta Dimple Kapadia

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Lee Yeong-Ae Shines in Lady Vengeance: Director Park Chan-Wook Cushions Twists & Turns with Moral Overtones

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

Donkey Skin - Film Starring Catherine Deneuve: Jacques Demy's Adaptation of Charles Perrault's Peau D'Ane

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Review: Even Dwarfs Started Small (Herzog, 1970): Werner Herzog's Second Feature Film is a Dark-hearted Allegory

In: European Films

By: Stephen Morgan

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince: The Penultimate J K Rowling Tale Hits The Big Screen

In: British Films

By: Arlene Kelly

Vivaah - The Story Of An Arranged Marriage: This Shahid Kapoor- Amrita Rao Starrer Is Both Archaic And Modern

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Yash Chopra's New York: An Interesting Film About the Aftermath of 9/11

In: Asian Films

By: Azharul Islam

Song Kang Ho Stars in The Host: Joon Ho Bong Directs Korean Horror with Political Undertones

In: Asian Films

By: Lynette S.K. Webster

Departures – Film Review: The 2009 Winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film

In: Asian Films

By: Denise Castillón

Mona Lisa - A Neil Jordan Film: Starring Bob Hoskins, Michael Caine and Cathy Tyson

In: British Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Un Chant d'Amour (1950) – LGBT Movie Review: A Gay Short Film From Novelist and Playwright Jean Genet

In: European Films

By: Steve Williams

Namaste London Starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Ka: Great Supporting Performances by Rishi Kapoor and Upen Patel

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Yossi & Jagger (2002) – Gay Interest Film Review: Eytan Fox Directs an Israeli Military Gay Love Story

In: Middle Eastern Films

By: Steve Williams

Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (HDDCS): A Bollywood Love Triangle Starring Salman Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Sound in The Waiting Room: Examining the Use of Sound to Convey Meaning

In: European Films

By: Adam Dalton-Wyatt

A Brief History of the Giallo Film: The Italian Mystery Genre Has Spawned Many Classic Movies

In: European Films

By: Jenny Ashford

Review of The Band's Visit: Arab and Jewish Culture Meet in this Award-winning Israeli Comedy

In: Middle Eastern Films

By: Feature Writer Cecily Layzell

Shiney Ahuja Joins the Bollywood Bad Boys List: The Bollywood Actor has been Arrested on Rape Charges

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: Azharul Islam

Rodrigo Plá Directs La Zona, 2007: Daniel Giménez Cacho, Maribel Verdú, Alan Chávez, Daniel Tovar star

In: Latin American Films

By: Margaret Burke

Mahesh Bhatt to Direct Benazir Bhuto Biopic: Bollywood Filmmaker to Tell the Life story of the Assassinated Pakistani Leader

In: Asian Films

By: Azharul Islam

Dhoom 2 by Hrithik , Aishwarya Abhishek, Bipasha: It Showcased Superstars Hrithik, Aishwarya as Never Before

In: Asian Films

By: Biswita Mozumdar

Review—I've Loved You So Long: Kristin Scott Thomas Stars in Director Philippe Claudel's First Feature

In: European Films

By: Alissa Tallman

Kamal Haasan's Hindi Flop Streak Continues: Dashavatar Actor Fails to Get a Hindi Audience

In: Asian Films

By: Azharul Islam

Cria Cuervos aka Raise Ravens - Review: Carlos Saura's 1976 Film Starring Ana Torrent and Geraldine Chaplin

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

A New French Movie Musical: Director Christophe Barratier's Paris 36 (Faubourg 36)

In: European Films

By: John K. Davis

Movie Review: Vratné Lahve: Maple Pictures, Jan Sverák's Film Empties, Starring Zdenek Sverák

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Dominic von Riedemann

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg- Review: Jacques Demy's Musical Starring Catherine Deneuve

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Kevin Sturton

Film Review – Timecrimes (2007): Spanish Time Travel Mystery Thriller, also called Los Cronocrimenes

In: European Films

By: Feature Writer Steven Cookson

British Movies about Missing Persons: The Lady Vanishes, So Long at the Fair, Bunny Lake Is Missing

In: British Films

By: John K. Davis

Y tu mamá también (2001): Mexican Film Maker Alfonso Cuarón’s Provocative Coming of Age Story

In: Latin American Films

By: Martin G. Wood

Foreign Movies with Short Titles - D, Z and M: Three Motion Pictures with Brief Names

In: Foreign Films (general)

By: John K. Davis

The History Films of Rossellini : Blaise Pascal: At the crossroads of theology, superstition and reason.

In: European Films

By: Jonah Gruber

Dirty Pretty Things (2002): Directed by Stephen Frears – British Thriller

In: British Films

By: Martin G. Wood

Mexican-Jewish Films on the Big Screen: Top Movies Highlighting Life in Mexico for Jews

In: Latin American Films

By: Nancy Flores

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