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Ashley Hajimirsadeghi-Film & Television Critic, Evergreen Writer, Interviewer

Ashley Hajimirsadeghi

Film & Television Critic, Evergreen Writer, Interviewer

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About Ashley Hajimirsadeghi

Ashley Hajimirsadeghi is an Iranian American multimedia artist, journalist, and writer from Baltimore, Maryland. Her creative poems, essays, and fiction have appeared in print and digital magazines, and she is the recipient of awards and fellowships from the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa, the University of Arizona, the US State Department, and Brooklyn Poets. Her editorial work has appeared in MovieWeb, Smithsonian Magazine, and Screen Queens, among others. Currently she is a second-year M.A. Candidate in Global Humanities at Towson University.

Industry Focus

Ashley enjoys writing, reviewing, and interviewing movies and television shows from all over the world and within indie spaces. She utilizes an academic and scholarly background to try and make meaningful conversations about film and its methods more accesible. Right now, she has a soft spot for Asian dramas. 

Favorite Media

Favorite directors: Lee Chang-dong, Celine Sciamma, Jia Zhangke, Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Satyajit Ray, Sofia Coppola, Maya Deren

Favorite movies: Farewell My Concubine, House of Hummingbird, Aftersun, Kill Boksoon, Women Talking, Daisies, Drive My Car, Center Stage 

Latest Articles

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10 Must-Watch Japanese Romance Movies

Looking for a new romance movie? You might want to check out these Japanese ones next.

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10 Hindi Films That Did Really Well in the United States

Did you know that these Hindi films achieved mainstream success in the United States?

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John Woo’s 10 Best Chinese Movies, Ranked

John Woo's Chinese movies are a must-see. Here are 10 we would say are his best.

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10 Lavish Movies Like Saltburn to Watch Next

If you liked Saltburn, you might really like these equally lavish movies, too.

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10 Best K-Dramas Set in the Joseon Dynasty, Ranked

These Korean dramas set in the Joseon Dynasty are the best of the best.

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10 Underrated Wuxia Movies That Deserve More Love

From The Assassin to Come Drink With Me, here are 10 underrated wuxia movies that are worthy of more recognition.

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10 Turkish Historical Dramas Worth Watching Next, Ranked

Turkish historical shows are epic due to how they're packed full of drama and action. Here are 10 worthwhile shows to watch next.

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Best Seo In-guk Television Shows, Ranked

From fantasy to historical dramas, you're going to want to watch all of Seo In-guk's filmography.

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10 Must-Watch Korean Action and Thriller Movies on Netflix

Have you seen these Korean action and thriller movies on Netflix?

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10 Must-Watch Turkish Shows Available on Netflix

You're going to be obsessed with Turkish dramas after watching these shows on Netflix.

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10 Spanish-Language Shows on Netflix to Watch Next

These Spanish-language shows should be on your Netflix watchlist.

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10 Movies Like Parasite to Watch Next

If you liked Parasite, we think you're really going to like these movies, too.

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Best Song Kang Television Shows, Ranked

You need to see all of Song Kang's television shows and K-dramas if you haven't already.

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10 Best Live-Action Movies Adapted from Anime, Ranked

These are some of the best live-action movies adapted from anime.

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10 Movies Like The Boy and the Heron to Watch Next

If you like The Boy and the Heron, we think you're really going to like these movies, too.

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Silent Night Review: John Woo Returns in an Action-Packed Movie with the Eye of an Auteur

John Woo's newest film proves why he's the master of action movies.

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The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes Is the Franchise Nostalgia We Needed

We didn't know how much we needed a blast from the past until we watched the newest The Hunger Games movie.

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10 International Movies from the 2010s That Deserved a Lot More Attention

Have you seen all of these international movies from the 2010s? They're deeply underrated.

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We Need More Movies Like The Persian Version

Here's why the world truly needs more movies like The Persian Version.

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Best Movies Based on Stage Plays, Ranked

These movies were originally intended for the stage but made for iconic films.

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