100 Yen Love

  • It is no exaggeration to say that Sakura Ando is one of the most important actresses of contemporary Japanese cinema. A winner of numerous accolades, including five Japan Academy Film… Read More

  • Asia has not always been at the forefront of the fight for gender equality. Even in Asian cinema, too often it’s the men who wrestle with world-changing events, while the… Read More

  • Boxing films, like all sporting yarns, are often less about the game than the rigorous framework it provides for discipline, focus and getting your life back on track. Read my… Read More

  • Review of 2015 in film as I count down my 10 favourite films of the year. Listen to my review Read More

  • My round-up of my favourite Asian releases of 2015 for Screen International. Read my review Read More