Broken Rage review the strangest show of the year is hereBroken Rage stands out as an unusual blend of Takeshi Kitano's varied influences, creating a unique viewing experience.
Exploring Nobuhiko Obayashi's Overlooked '80s Masterpieces at Japan Society | stupidDOPENobuhiko Obayashi's unique storytelling style enhances conventional genres, particularly in his evocative Onomichi Trilogy, showcasing innovative narratives and emotional depth.
Stray Dog/High and Low review Kurosawa lifts crime drama to astonishing new peaksAkira Kurosawa's 'Stray Dog' explores the repercussions of a stolen gun amidst postwar societal challenges, reflecting themes of crime and morality.
Stray Dog/High and Low review Kurosawa lifts crime drama to astonishing new peaksAkira Kurosawa's 'Stray Dog' explores the repercussions of a stolen gun amidst postwar societal challenges, reflecting themes of crime and morality.
Mystical synths, bloodcurdling screams: the sounds of Asian horror - The WireThe article explores the intersection of horror films and cultural narratives in Indonesia and Japan, highlighting their historical and social contexts.
Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54Miho Nakayama, a J-pop star turned actress, died at 54, leaving a legacy of influential roles in music and film during the 1980s.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Daihachi Yoshida on Prize-Winning "Teki Cometh" | Festivals & Awards | Roger EbertDaihachi Yoshida's 'Teki Cometh' wins TIFF top prize, reflecting optimism and recovery in Japanese cinema after COVID-19.Yoshida's character-driven narratives highlight complexities of human emotions and relationships.
Japan Cuts Unveils 2024 Festival Lineup Headlined by 'Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic'Japanese cinema remains vital to American audiences, highlighted by the upcoming Japan Cuts film festival in New York.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Orang Ikan, Missing Child Videotape, Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Festivals & Awards | Roger EbertThe audience at the Tokyo International Film Festival displayed subdued reactions to "Orang Ikan", reflecting cultural norms of decorum rather than dislike for the film.
Japan Cuts Unveils 2024 Festival Lineup Headlined by 'Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic'Japanese cinema remains vital to American audiences, highlighted by the upcoming Japan Cuts film festival in New York.
Tokyo International Film Festival 2024: Orang Ikan, Missing Child Videotape, Kiyoshi Kurosawa | Festivals & Awards | Roger EbertThe audience at the Tokyo International Film Festival displayed subdued reactions to "Orang Ikan", reflecting cultural norms of decorum rather than dislike for the film.
70 Years Ago, an Iconic Sci-Fi Monster Invented a New Genre - And Changed Movies ForeverGodzilla symbolizes post-war anxieties, merging Japan's trauma from nuclear events with the growing giant monster film genre of the 1950s.
'My Hero Academia: You're Next' Review: The Fourth Movie in the Long-Running Anime Franchise Brings Quirky Fun to a Bad Year for Superheroes"My Hero Academia" revolutionizes the superhero genre by emphasizing a world dominated by those with quirks, fostering a unique narrative.
'Happyend' Review: Japanese High Schoolers Fight Techno-Fascism in Neo Sora's Smart and Bittersweet Coming-of-Age DramaThe film "Happyend" blends a coming-of-age story with themes of technological crisis and societal collapse among Japanese youth.
The Queen of the Villains' Is a Complex Japanese Wrestling DramaThe Queen of the Villains portrays the journey of Dump Matsumoto in women's pro wrestling, set against her violent and troubled upbringing.
The Beautifully Unnerving Gaze of "Evil Does Not Exist"Hamaguchi blends naturalistic observation and folklore seamlessly, depicting quotidian intimacies interwoven with magical elements.
Tomorrow There Will Be Fine Weather: A Preview of NYC's Upcoming Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective | Features | Roger EbertShimizu, a prolific filmmaker like YasujirÅ Ozu, focused on depicting marginalized individuals and the rift between traditional and modern Japan.