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Alright, so The Flame of Love is one of those movies you watch today not because it’s a timeless masterpiece, but because it’s a *time capsule*. If you’re a film historian, a really dedicated silent film fan (or early talkie, it’s right on the cusp), or someone deeply interested in how Asian characters were portrayed o...
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"Alright, so The Flame of Love is one of those movies you watch today not because it’s a timeless masterpiece, but because it’s a *time capsule*. If you’re a film historian, a really dedicated silent film fan (or early talkie, it’s right on the cusp), or someone deeply interested in how Asian characters were portrayed on screen back then, then yeah, it’s probably worth a look. For pretty much everyone else? You might find yourself checking your watch. 🕰️ It’s got that very specific, heavy melodr..."
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