A cross-border showdown powered by stereotypes, slapstick, and surprisingly a lot of heart. If Hollywood has Godzilla vs Kong, then Southeast Asia gets Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng, a proudly loud, unapologetically silly clash between two cultural icons. On one side is Liang Po Po, the legendary sharp-tongued grandmother from Singapore, once again played in drag by Jack Neo. On the other is Ah … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Liang Po Po Vs Ah Beng《梁婆婆VS阿炳》dir. Matt Lai

Luck is fickle but charm lasts, leading to a solid CNY crowd-pleaser. Some movies aim to dazzle. Chinese New Year movies aim to comfort. Luck My Life knows exactly which camp it belongs to, and for better and worse, it plays the part faithfully. Fresh from a Golden Horse–nominated turn as a devoted drag queen son in A Good Child, rising star Richie Koh steps … Continue reading ★★★☆☆ Film Review: Luck My Life《我的人生我自摸》dir. Eric Wong