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Katie Smith-Wong

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Biography:

I'm a British-born Chinese female film writer based in London. I currently write for VODzilla, Film Stories Magazine, Den of Geek and Flickfeast, for which I am also the Festivals editor. I want to raise awareness about Asian representation in not only mainstream media, but also film criticism, showing that diversity is the way forward in the entertainment industry.

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Scarlet (2025) 69% 2/5 EDIT “Hosoda’s Scarlet is an incredibly beautiful adventure that unfortunately buckles under the pressure in its complex take on Hamlet.” – Movie Marker Jan 28, 2026 Full Review Another World (2025) 4/5 EDIT “Chung’s debut feature is a bold yet beautifully animated adventure but despite its occasional moments of darkness, it dares to delve deep into the heart of humanity.” – Flick Feast Jan 26, 2026 Full Review Hamnet (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “In her most raw and powerful film, Zhao's adaptation of Hamnet is a simplistic yet tragic tale that radiates from the beauty of its visuals and the force of its cast.” – Flick Feast Jan 4, 2026 Full Review Marty Supreme (2025) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Safdie’s endeavour as a solo director is a nerve-shredding tale that never lets up on the protagonist’s goals, with Chalamet delivering his most compelling performance to date. As 2025 nears its end, Marty Supreme is a highlight in the cinematic calendar.” – Flick Feast Dec 4, 2025 Full Review The Stringer: The Man Who Took the Photo (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “Nguyen provides the stage and empowerment for someone who needed to tell his story, and the result is captivating, insightful and provocative.” – Flick Feast Nov 28, 2025 Full Review Zootopia 2 (2025) 91% 3/5 EDIT “Among Disney's better animated sequels in recent years. Sharp, funny and incredibly fluffy, let's hope audiences don't have to wait almost a decade for another Hopps and Wilde adventure.” – Flick Feast Nov 25, 2025 Full Review Wicked: For Good (2025) 66% 4/5 EDIT “With Wicked: For Good, Chu reaffirms himself as a master of musicals – this spectacular sequel brings the tale to a fitting end of a cinematic triumph, with Erivo and Grande-Butera surely securing nominations in the upcoming awards season.” – Movie Marker Nov 18, 2025 Full Review The Running Man (2025) 62% 3/5 EDIT “As an adaptation, Wright’s faithfulness to King’s novel creates a striking world that allows Powell to continue shining as Hollywood’s latest action star.” – Flick Feast Nov 12, 2025 Full Review Left-Handed Girl (2025) 98% 4/5 EDIT “Tsou’s labour of love is a captivating piece of work. A showcase of girl power in front of and behind the camera, Left-Handed Girl is a heartfelt and inspiring tale amid a flurry of colour.” – Movie Marker Oct 19, 2025 Full Review 100 Nights of Hero (2025) 68% 4/5 EDIT “Gorgeous, funny and poignant, Jackman's creative vision of Greenberg's graphic novel is a feast for the eyes. Along with its delightful cast, captivating story and its feminist themes, 100 Nights of Hero is more than your average folk tale adaptation.” – Flick Feast Oct 19, 2025 Full Review Pillion (2025) 100% 4/5 EDIT “A stellar directorial debut feature for Lighton. Funny, sexy and occasionally surprising, Melling and Skarsgård shine in a tale about finding what works in a relationship - and opening your eyes to something different. ” – Flick Feast Oct 18, 2025 Full Review Die My Love (2025) 74% 4/5 EDIT “Twisted in tone but skilfully executed, Die, My Love marks a fierce return for both Ramsey and Lawrence, with its discomfort lingering long past the credits.” – Flick Feast Oct 17, 2025 Full Review Rental Family (2025) 87% 4/5 EDIT “Rental Family is only Hikari’s second directorial feature but Fraser’s gentle performance and the screenplay’s light humour shape this heartwarming tale into a guaranteed crowdpleaser.” – Flick Feast Oct 17, 2025 Full Review Is This Thing On? (2025) 86% 4/5 EDIT “A humorous yet touching tale about refinding love after a tough break-up, with Arnett and Dern on top form.” – Flick Feast Oct 15, 2025 Full Review Hedda (2025) 89% 4/5 EDIT “Exuding confidence in a modernised vision, Hedda's (girl) power comes from DaCosta's creativity and Thompson's powerhouse performance with its unapologetic viciousness shaping the eponymous character as a modern anti-villainess.” – Flick Feast Oct 12, 2025 Full Review The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025) 95% 5/5 EDIT “Powerful, heart-wrenching and compelling filmmaking. Through her sensitive direction, Ben Hania brings heart, tension and fear to the screen to a story that needs to be told.” – Flick Feast Oct 10, 2025 Full Review Ballad of a Small Player (2025) 48% 3/5 EDIT “Berger's adaptation suffers from some inconsistencies in terms of tone and pacing but allows Farrell to deliver a strong, multi-layered performance.” – Flick Feast Oct 10, 2025 Full Review Bad Apples (2025) 83% 3/5 EDIT “Occasionally incredulous and generally twisted, Bad Apples is a disturbing yet satisfying watch with solid performances driving the narrative.” – Flick Feast Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) 92% 4/5 EDIT “Johnson delivers a hat-trick with Wake Up Dead Man as his latest Benoit Blanc mystery brings intrigue and entertainment in spades. While Craig is consistently on top form, O'Connor is the true hero here.” – Flick Feast Oct 8, 2025 Full Review Blue Moon (2025) 90% 4/5 EDIT “A melancholic portrait of an unsung American hero that occasionally loses its way through the hefty dialogue but the performances are electric, especially Hawke's captivating portrayal of Lorenz Hart.” – Flick Feast Oct 6, 2025 Full Review Roofman (2025) 87% 3/5 EDIT “Roofman's caper involving a criminal hiding in a toy store offers a confusing tone, so it is not as strong as Cianfrance's earlier works. However, Tatum's depth as the eponymous 'Roofman' will keep audiences engaged.” – Flick Feast Oct 6, 2025 Full Review Twinless (2025) 97% 4/5 EDIT “Twinless is a twisted yet heartbreaking and darkly funny drama that delivers surprises on every turn, with O’Brien and Sweeney driving the story with their emotional performances. ” – Flick Feast Oct 3, 2025 Full Review The Shadow's Edge (2025) 80% 3/5 EDIT “In Yang's most ambitious feature to date, The Shadow's Edge is an uneven yet thrilling action film, with Chan and Leung on top form, while the stunt work will entertain audiences.” – Flick Feast Oct 1, 2025 Full Review One Battle After Another (2025) 94% 4/5 EDIT “One Battle After Another is a heady combination of political satire, black comedy and action. With excellent cast performances across the board and intricately executed visuals, Anderson’s feature is sure to be among this year’s awards contenders.” – Flick Feast Sep 22, 2025 Full Review The Long Walk (2025) 88% 4/5 EDIT “A gruelling yet transfixing watch...as heartwrenching as it is compelling, marking it as one of the strongest Stephen King book-to-film adaptations in recent years.” – Flick Feast Sep 4, 2025 Full Review
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