Reviews
Spencer
Well-produced psychological drama dissects the contemporary mythos of “the people’s princess”
The Divide
Polemical state of the nation farce is expertly handled but its politics are blunt weapons
Taipei Story
A couple’s relationship provides a fascinating insight into the socio-economic changes affecting 1980s Taiwan
The Sabata Trilogy
One excellent spaghetti western and its lairy, pugnacious sequels make for a fine boxed set
On This Side of the World
A thought-provoking drama on immigration that uses its outsider perspective to great effect
Game of Power
A meeting to determine an editor’s successor effectively covers a range of issues but stumbles during its third act
While at War
Sobering storytelling with a lavish design and contemporary warning
Plan A
Depiction of lesser-known post-war plan of vengeance struggles to forge a connection with audiences
Dust in the Wind
A naturalistic coming of age story that also serves as a historical portrait of 1980s Taiwan
