Ash Is Purest White

The emotional cost of a life of crime across two decades in Northern China

"...17 years, beginning in 2001. The societal changes in China over those years have been many, although the subtlety..."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

To Live

"...Tao, Jiang Wu and Liu Tianchi. The history of China over the last 50 years has been one of..."

Jan. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Temptress Moon

"...Lei. Set against the blustering, turn-of-the-century opium trade in China, Chen's newest film resonates on enough levels to satisfy..."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chinese Feast

"...two installments of the Once Upon a Time in China series), is granted a menial position at the prestigious..."

July 28, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Blue Kite

"...Tietou's parents. This early scene establishes the impact of China's political changes upon the characters' lives. In voiceover, Tietou..."

Sept. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Actress

"...version of the life of actress Ruan Ling-yu -- China's answer to Greta Garbo and one of that country's..."

March 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Manufactured Landscapes

With the eye of an artist, photographer Edward Burtynsky views the effects of China's industrial incursions into its natural landscape.

"...eight-minute opening tracking shot of a hangar-sized factory in China, you may get the sensation you’re in uncharted waters...."

Sept. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Shower

"...Ming represents in no uncertain terms the new, emerging China. In his dress slacks and white shirt, he's a..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Report: Obama Says "We're Writing the Rules." Who's "We"?

Obama resorts to a tacky bit of China-bashing

"...Gosh, Americans don't need enemies like China when we've got "protectors" like Barack Obama...."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Bitten by Truth

'High Tech, Low Life' explores citizen reporting in China

"...runs a mobile grocery in the People's Republic of China and keeps a personal blog. "The truth is, I..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Japaniversary

A decade at SXSW and Japan's musical jack-in-the-box has lost none of its delight. China, Singapore, India, and Iran take their cue, in baby steps.

"...festival's reach further afield on the world's largest continent. China is represented by Beijing's Lonely China Day and Rebuilding..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Together

"...Assassin, again confronts issues regarding the history of modern China’s effect on the individual. Together, however, is a contemporary..."

June 27, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Emperor and the Assassin

"...burial site of Ying Zheng, the first emperor of China, who died in 210 B.C., and is the primary..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Raise the Red Lantern

Zhang's film is a biting examination of sexual politics, mandarin-style. Also stunningly gorgeous to look at, this melodrama transcends all borders and eras to speak to the ages.

"...our nationality, era or fiscal circumstance. Set in 1920s China, the movie opens with the decision of 19-year-old Songlian..."

June 5, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eight Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2020 in Austin

Start over (again) with the Year of the Rat

"...Lunar New Year globally and Spring Festival in mainland China) celebrates the beginning of a new year on the..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

One Child Nation

Inside China’s 36-year war on women’s bodies

"...explains the forced sterilizations they oversaw as part of China’s one-child policy. Talk about hitting the nail on the..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

East Palace, West Palace

"...This film was shot clandestinely and smuggled out of China, where it is forbidden to be shown. It is..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

If You Knew Suzi...

New China Grill Proves Suzi Yi Is a Restaurant Star

"...photograph by John Anderson Suzi's China Grill..."

July 11, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Women From the Lake of Scented Souls

"...distinct types of films coming out of post-Cultural Revolution China these days: quasi-erotic tales of concubines and love gone..."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Silk Road

"...Takahiro Tamura. This Chinese-Japanese co-production set in 11th century China uses a fictional story to explain one of the..."

Aug. 7, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Ju Dou

"...Film, it was banned in its own country of China. The Chinese government even tried to have it withdrawn..."

May 10, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lulu Wang Introduces Us to The Farewell

Director talks identity, family, and Awkwafina's superpower

"...to The Farewell, even though it was shot in China, with a Chinese and Chinese American cast, and much..."

July 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Farewell

Awkwafina is the heart of this loving story of families, belonging, and lies

"...(Shuzhen), even as her memories of her time in China have faded. This changes when Nai Nai is diagnosed..."

July 19, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Splash Town

Baby Cakes and the Professor Brothers dive into Adult Swim

"...The Austin-based animator premieres his new miniseries, called China, IL, on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 25, at..."

May 23, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Women's World Cup: Early Headlines

"...a 2-1 Norway win. • Hosts pull it out. China, who've dropped out of the elite of late, were..."

Sept. 12, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Shanghai Ghetto

"...Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany who escaped to Shanghai, China, for the duration of the war, no one here..."

May 30, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Happy Times

"...be a light buddy farce set in urban, contemporary China -- unusual terrain for director Zhang, internationally famous for..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Red Corner

"...Ducks films comes this bloated courtroom harangue against Red China, big business, and lawyers. Granted, Gere may have been..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Farewell My Concubine

"...of three individuals and that of the history of China. The title Farewell My Concubine is the name of..."

Dec. 24, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peking Opera Blues

Deception and betrayal in culture and politics take center stage in this splendid narrative that shifts between farce and violence, suspense and emotionality.

"...Hark. Starring: Brigitte Lin, Cherie Chung and Sally Yeh. China, 1913. A shaky sense of stability reigns two years..."

April 23, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

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