Asian Movie Pulse

Don Anelli Asian Movie Pulse 2 days ago Featuring plenty of fun action in a great story and not too much in the way of flaws, "Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara" is a highly enjoyable low-budget genre effort that has a lot more going for it than expected. Go to Full Review Demon Dancer: Sua/Nara (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Oct 18, 2026 6 "Happily Ever After" is a warm, engaging and well-acted family drama that balances its characters and emotions effectively, even if its familiar themes and predictable structure prevent it from leaving a particularly lasting impression. Go to Full Review Happily Ever After (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Oct 18, 2026 6 The chemistry between Moon Choi and Son Suk-ku, supported by Won Mi-kyung and Kim Eung-soo, gives the movie enough emotional weight to remain engaging throughout. Go to Full Review Bedford Park (2026) 97% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Oct 15, 2026 6 The exaggerated final stretch weakens the impact somewhat, but the performances, dialogue and atmospheric cinematography still make it an engaging psychological chamber drama with supernatural undertones Go to Full Review Séance (2024) 97% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Oct 14, 2026 5.5 A mockumentary implemented to address broader issues. There are some moments when it does not work, but as a whole it is a worthy effort Go to Full Review The Jesus Tapes (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 6 Despite a difficult and often illogical narrative, "The Mothering" rises above its shortcomings through its atmosphere, strong performances and pointed commentary, resulting in an entertaining and intriguing watch. Go to Full Review The Mothering (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 6.5 Succeeds as both a coming-of-age drama and a portrait of Indigenous Filipino life, although some more melodramatic and romanticized elements do exist Go to Full Review Brothers by the River (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 7 Despite some flaws here and there, "Only Known to Us" is a very competent effort at presenting a realistic drama that does not become polemical or lingers towards forced sentimentalism, with Corpuz’s sense of measure being one of the biggest traits Go to Full Review Only Known to Us (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 6.5 A visually striking and ambitious work, "The House on the Moon" can feel pretentious and difficult to follow, but its humor, impressive action and excellent audiovisual approach make it particularly rewarding for art cinema fans. Go to Full Review The House on the Moon (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 7.5 "2 Valid IDs" is an excellent social drama, an appealing story whose purpose of criticizing the system comes clearly across, and a movie that benefits the most from the acting, writing and direction. Go to Full Review 2 Valid IDs (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 30, 2026 6 an ambitious feature debut whose strongest elements lie in its central pairing and its willingness to address one of the darkest periods in recent Philippine history Go to Full Review To Set Upright (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 29, 2026 5.5 In the end, there are a number of traits here, but nothing particularly impressive, perhaps with the exception of the protagonist’s charisma. "Broken Land" is one of those movies that are easy to watch, but also easy to forget Go to Full Review Broken Land (2025) 93% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 29, 2026 6.5 "Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers" is a visually impressive nature documentary whose wildlife photography and underwater footage are consistently striking Go to Full Review Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers (2026) 100% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 19, 2026 6 Despite its occasional unevenness, however, the warmth of the characters and the personal nature of Lauren Caster’s approach allow the movie to remain engaging Go to Full Review Rhythm Is a Dancer (2025) 75% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 9, 2026 6 "Where Did the Adults Go?" gains added resonance from a permanent sense of tension, while remaining a drama about three siblings navigating inheritance, disappointment, loyalty and their parents’ unresolved legacy. Go to Full Review Where Did the Adults Go? (2025) 82% - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Sep 6, 2026 6.5 "The Grim Reaper Barber" is a charming human fantasy that takes a familiar Japanese concept regarding the space between life and death and gives it an amusing twist through its hair salon setting. Go to Full Review Grim Reaper Barber (2026) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Aug 30, 2026 7 "A Woman Called Sada Abe" is an excellent movie, managing to be both titillating and appalling, occasionally even within the same scenes, while working particularly well as a deep psychological portrait of an extreme but definitely multilayered woman Go to Full Review A Woman Called Sada Abe (1975) - - 44%

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Aug 30, 2026 6.5 A low budget but quite competent attempt to recapture the anarchic spirit of classic Hong Kong cinema Go to Full Review Unidentified Murder (2025) - - - -

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Aug 30, 2026 6 Tanaka’s artistic treatment of voyeurism, decadence and grotesque sexuality, along with the absurd surrealism surrounding the protagonists, results in something genuinely unusual. Go to Full Review Watcher in the Attic (1976) - - 64%

Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Aug 30, 2026 6 A difficult film, certainly, but also one whose radical form still feels unlike almost anything else in Japanese cinema. Go to Full Review Band of Ninja (1967) - - - -