Alex Low, Author at The Cultured

Blossoms Shanghai, the 1990s, and the Emotional Map of a Changing China

Blossoms Shanghai charts the emotional terrain of a man, and a nation, negotiating identity, sacrifice and change in 1990s China.

Sisu: Road to Revenge brings extreme violence, non-stop action, and a thirst for vengeance in this brutal sequel.

No Other Choice juxtaposes the anxieties of generations with the backdrop of a once-revolutionary industry on the brink of extinction.

At gamescom Asia 2025, Malaysian game developers made their presence felt, drawing attention with exciting games.

Explore the deeper meaning behind Journey to the West and how Black Myth: Wukong reimagines Sun Wukong’s epic quest.

Black Phone 2 builds on the original with strong performances and a haunting atmosphere, despite pacing issues.

Tron: Ares operates more as an offshoot — an adjacent story that functions best as a companion piece to its two predecessors.

Why Tron is Disney’s most underrated franchise — a visionary sci-fi story growing more relevant in the age of AI.

The Roses is a sharp satirical romantic comedy exploring how ambition, materialism, and shifting gender roles challenge modern relationships.