Young Beijinger Coco is used to certain kind of lifestyle. Though she first comes across like a brat it becomes clear that she is tired of rich idleness and her […]
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Author: Aaron Mannino
Aaron Mannino is a Philadelphia area artist, film enthusiast, and some other things. He has made contributions on film analysis to the publication Korean Quarterly. Visit his blog or his website for writings and art-ings.
New Generation of J-Horror Showcase – Review
On the evening of April 5th, Philamoca was packed to the gills with an expectant audience. Tetsuki Ijichi, head of newly Philadelphia-based Tidepoint Pictures, introduces his selection of modern J-Horror […]
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SANGUIVOROUS – Review
Tidepoint Films is a daring and diverse distributor. Recently relocated to Philadelphia, Tidepoint brings with it a bevy of challenging underrepresented Asian cinema to the North American market. No exception […]
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PAAFF Round 2 – Review
Alas, this wonderful little festival has come to a close. I tip my hat to all involved in making this event possible, and for making it such an easeful experience. […]
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PAAFF – Round 1 Review
The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is underway! Yessssss! PAAFF has preserved the unique two-part format from years past, which is a great model in my opinion. It allows for […]
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From the List of Shame Files : Twin Peaks
“There’s things in life that happen that are supposedly unexplainable. There are strange feelings that we have. Many many things are communicated to us without words, and inside we have […]
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You Will Be My Son review
Giles Legrand’s tale of a severe and self-absorbed vintner of national esteem is a fantastic familial drama. It borders on Shakespearean as the story twists into its darker bends, but […]
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The Grandmaster review
Wong Kar Wai’s latest delivers upon many expectations and even exceeds them. The film is suffused with his characteristic sense of patience and longing, is composed poetically with attention to […]
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DRUG WAR – Review
There are few things I look forward to more than a new Johnnie To film. Its always a full experience, even if they ring with some impossibilities. Drug War takes […]
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Unseasonable Blossoms at Shofuso
This thursday (August 15th) Shofuso Japanese House and Garden of Fairmount Park is hosting the premier of a fellow Cinedelphian. Aaron Mannino’s experiemntal documentary, titled La Vie En Sakura is […]
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Blue Jasmine review
For many of us, Match Point signaled the return of Woody Allen’s prowess and prestige as a filmmaker. It also signaled the beginning of a wildly varied but continuous stream […]
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