The seemingly small but poignant movement of the Taiwanese New Wave is in the spotlight today as Alex and Jonathan take a look at A City of Sadness (1989), Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), Yi Yi (2000). We discuss the atmospheric tone of the films, the introduction of humor to the second Taiwanese new wave, and the various family dramas depicted across these films.

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5:17 – A City of Sadness

24:44 – Eat Drink Man Woman

40:52 – Yi Yi

1:10:04 – Overall

1:17:46 – Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

Time Bandits (1981)

Brazil (1985)

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988)

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