“While it does not offer anything new to the jidai-geki genre, it still is a pleasing narrative that touches upon less well-known aspects of Edo-society.”
Death By Hanging (1968) Review
“A true classic of political driven cinema that has, maybe contrary to one’s expectations, remained as relevant as it was in the past.”
Blue Hour (2019) review [Japannual 2019]
“With her impressive and touching debut, Yuko Hakota reveals herself as one very promising director. “
A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic (2019) review [Japannual 2019]
‘Katagiri’s perfectly executed tonal shift turns Saki’s subjective journey into a truly touching experience.’
One Piece: Stampede (2019) review.
“A pure unadulterated mix of quirky comedy and crazy swashbuckling action”.
Human Lost (2019) Review
“A very amusing action-narrative (that) offers really exciting action-sequences and some great world-building. “
My Sweet Grappa Remedies (2019) [Japannual 2019)
“A peaceful and serene exploration of female subjectivity.”
My Father, The bride (2019) review [Japannual 2019]
“A truly pleasant cinematographical narrative that succeeds, notwithstanding its lightheartedness, in formulating a truly relevant message.”
Saimon and Tada Takashi (2018) Review [Japannual 2019]
“While Oda show promise as a director, his debut-narrative reveals that he has yet to find his own distinctive voice.”
[Short Movie Time] A Japanese Boy Who Draws (2019) [Japannual 2019]
“A highly original narrative that communicates its powerful statement on art through its modulation of its eclectic art-style.”
