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Peak Everything. (Photo: Andrews Film)

Peak Everything: An Eco-rom-com for the Anxiety Generation

Incredibly bizarre, with an unpredictable plot, yet deeply healing after watching — these descriptions seem contradictory, but they are my impression of Peak Everything. Tune in to find out more! Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wanson's Café)

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The controversial Taoyuan Film Festival, Ang Lee's new film, and more

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Spicy Summer: The Wrong Highlander

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One Week in the West: The Turin Horse (2011)

Peak Everything: An Eco-rom-com for the Anxiety Generation

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Cinematography September: Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

TAKES of Our Time: Joshua Samuel Brown and Taiwan Pilgrimage

In today's TAKES episode, we sit down with author Joshua Samuel Brown to discuss his previous work, but also his up-and-coming novel: Taiwan Pilgrimage! We discuss his life and many journeys around Taiwan in the past and present, and how they've informed his work up until now. Then we talk ab...

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Cinematography September: Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

You don't even know what it means to quip if you haven't watched this movie.

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The award ceremony of the 2026 Taoyuan Film Festival. (Photo: Taoyuan Film Festival/CNA)

The controversial Taoyuan Film Festival, Ang Lee's new film, and more

This week, we take a look at some of the biggest news stories in the film industry from the past few weeks. We start with the controversial Taoyuan Film Festival (桃園電影節), curated by Swallow Wings Films, and examine the criticisms surrounding it. We’ll also bring you news about Ang Lee’s ...

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For the final episode of this year's Spicy Summer, we're talking about the novel The Wrong Highlander, by Lynsay Sands. (Photo: Amanda Stephens)

Spicy Summer: The Wrong Highlander

The Wrong Highlander: She needed a doctor, she got a husband. This is the FINAL episode in this year's Spicy Summer series, where we look at the romance genre and put it under the microscope to see to what degree it deserves the reputation it has online and in the wider world. This year host ...

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One Week in the West: The Turin Horse (2011)

I've been on slow cinema for so long now I figure I might as well torture myself just a bit more for good measure.

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Leviticus. (Photo: Cai Chang International)

Leviticus, Obsession, and the horror genre's great comeback

As we enter the ghost month in Taiwan, we explore Leviticus and Obsession, two horror films that went viral in 2026 this week. What innovations have they introduced to give the horror genre a fresh look? Tune in to find out! Find Wanson on Instagram (@wansonscafe) and YouTube (阿善Café/Wans...

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This week, we're discussing the first comic in our Spicy Summer lineup, the web series: It Was Just A Contractual Marriage. (Photo via Canva)

Spicy Summer: It Was Just a Contractual Marriage

It Was Just a Contractual Marriage: Make them question who's really the hostage! This is the third episode in our August Spicy Summer series, where we look at the romance genre and put it under the microscope to see to what degree it deserves the reputation it has online and in the wider wor...

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Three Times (2005)

Hanna shares her final thoughts on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao Hsien.

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Stay Updated on Shows

Retro Reels takes a look back at film over the decades — especially what it says about the world back then, and how things have changed since. Join Hanna for a critical look at old movies that recalls the historical events, filmmaking trends, and shifting perspectives that informed their crea...

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Cinematic Motif

Welcome to Cinematic Motif, your weekly guide to the fascinating realm of movies in Taiwan and beyond. Each week, film critic Wanson introduces a film and discusses how it relates to our society, or welcomes guests from the film industry to talk about festivals, filmmaking, and everything in b...

Tales of Our Time

This is a show where we discuss the stories that move us, what makes them so meaningful, and why others should find meaning in them as well. We tackle movies, books, comics, and more. Where there’s a story, there’s a reason to read (or watch!).

Stay Updated on Shows

Retro Reels

Retro Reels takes a look back at film over the decades — especially what it says about the world back then, and how things have changed since. Join Hanna for a critical look at old movies that recalls the historical events, filmmaking trends, and shifting perspectives that informed their crea...

Cinematic Motif

Cinematic Motif

Welcome to Cinematic Motif, your weekly guide to the fascinating realm of movies in Taiwan and beyond. Each week, film critic Wanson introduces a film and discusses how it relates to our society, or welcomes guests from the film industry to talk about festivals, filmmaking, and everything in b...

Tales of Our Time

This is a show where we discuss the stories that move us, what makes them so meaningful, and why others should find meaning in them as well. We tackle movies, books, comics, and more. Where there’s a story, there’s a reason to read (or watch!).

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