Hot Pot Artist 火锅艺术家 China, 2025, colour, 2.35:1, 97 mins. Director: Cui Zhijia 崔志佳. Rating: 5/10. Comedy about a wannabe film artiste who’s actually better as a hotpot chef is pleasant, undemanding stuff, packed with online and sketch comedians. STORY A city in Sichuan, the present day. Originally from northeast China, Li Ruyi (Cui Zhijia) … Continue reading Review: Hot Pot Artist (2025) →
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