A deep and detailed exploration of the beginning of cinema in Japan.
Month: May 2020
Short Movie Review: Heaven is still far away (2016)
“An enjoyable narrative, offering a pleasing cinematographical composition and truly beautiful and naturally conversations.”
Short movie time: Stay Home Runway [ 4 short films] (2020)
Introduction That the time of social distancing under the covid-19 pandemic can also be an excellent moment to be creative was already underlined by Shinichiro Ueda and his remotely shot One Cut of The Dead mission: Remote (2020). Another director who took it upon herself to unleash her creativity is none other than Kasumi Hiraoka,…
Short Movie Review: One Cut of The Dead mission: Remote (2020)
“A fun, uplifting, and heartwarming narrative that successfully plays with the limitation of social distancing.”
Short Movie Time: She’s Gone (2018)
“With this short narrative, Sara Ogawa proves that she’s an extremely talented director.”
Hot Gimmick: girl meets boy (2019) review
“A powerful evocation of the importance of assuming one’s own subjective position. ”
Inuyashiki (2018) review
“A more satisfying experience than most western super-hero narratives”.
Kasane (2018) review
“A truly pleasing ride that sensibly explores the narcissistic dynamic of the image/ego between the subject and the Other/other.”
It comes (2018) review
“A wonderful exploration of dysfunctional familial bonds and the destructive impact narcissism has on human relations.”
For Rei (2019) review [OAFF 2020]
“A pleasing and moving questioning of fatherhood and the role of love in bringing subjects together.”