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Film Review: Once Upon a Time in China II 黃飛鴻之二：男兒當自強 (1992) - Hong Kong Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) I rated it 10/10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Support my reviews by buying me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/neofilmblog Support our reviews by buying from official DVDs / Blu Rays at NeoFilmShop.com In the shadowed lanterns of late Qing Canton, where the clash of empires and ideologies threatens to unravel the soul of China, Tsui Hark delivers not merely a sequel but a masterpiece of martial poetry in motion. Once Upon a Time in China II (黃飛鴻之二：男兒當自強) stands...

Film Review: Little Brother 小兄弟 (2026) - USA Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) I rated it 8/10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Support my reviews by buying me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/neofilmblog Support our reviews by buying from official DVDs / Blu Rays at NeoFilmShop.com There is a peculiar alchemy in certain comedies where chaos doesn’t merely disrupt order but reveals its necessity. Little Brother, Matt Spicer’s raucous yet surprisingly tender Netflix offering, understands this better than most streaming fare of its kind. John Cena, that sculpted embodiment of disciplined American optimism, plays Rudd Landy, a real...

Film Review: The Violin Case 走失的小提琴 (2026) - Macau Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) I rated it 8/10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Support my reviews by buying me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/neofilmblog Support our reviews by buying from official DVDs / Blu Rays at NeoFilmShop.com In the humid, neon-drenched night of Macau—a city that pulses like a fever dream between East and West—Max Bessmertny’s The Violin Case unfolds as a delirious, heartfelt odyssey that feels both intimately personal and universally human. This is not just a story about losing a painted violin; it is about losing...

Film Review: Penguin Girl 命中註定那頭鵝 (2025) - Taiwan Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) I rated it 8.5/10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ Support my reviews by buying me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/neofilmblog Support our reviews by buying from official DVDs / Blu Rays at NeoFilmShop.com In the delightful Taiwanese romantic comedy Penguin Girl, love is not merely a matter of chance or choice—it arrives dressed in a penguin costume, performing an awkward courtship dance that somehow feels both ridiculous and profoundly right. Director Yuyu Yang’s feature debut (expanded from her acclaimed short) earns a warm heart from...

Film Review: Call Me Dada (Short) (2025) - Hong Kong / Thailand Reviewed by Andrew Chan (Film Critics Circle of Australia) I rated it 7.5/10 Rating: ★ ★ ★ 1/2 Support my reviews by buying me a Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/neofilmblog Support our reviews by buying from official DVDs / Blu Rays at NeoFilmShop.com In the neon-soaked underbelly of Bangkok, where the hum of air-conditioners battles the chaos of the streets, Daniel Smith’s Call Me Dada arrives like a swift, stylish kick to the ribs — a short film that punches well above its runtime. At just under 11 minutes, it delivers...