“So while (the narrative) doesn’t reach the level of its predecessors, it is still a worthy conclusion of this trilogy full of pessimism and nihilism.”
Category: Directors
Recommended top 10: Takuya Fukushima [JP/Eng]
“Even now, on the occasion of guiding the performances of actors, I occasionally show this movie as prime reference.”
The Sleeping Beast Within (1960) Review
It is his beautiful use of movement within shots and his exquisite use of interior geometry that underlines his compositional talent.
映画監督との話し合い: Takeuchi Yosuke [日本語]
“しかし彼らと接すれば接するほど、障害というものが個性の一部だと思うようになってくるような気がします。なぜならば、彼らから大きな力を得ることがとても多いからです。”
An Actor’s revenge (1963) review
“A wonderful piece of melodrama and further prove that Kon Ichikawa deserves its place among the masters of Japanese cinema.”
Hanagatami (2017) Review
“As life is evoked as fleeting, moments of happiness quickly passing by, why invest in war, as peace is so much more beautiful and rewarding. This, and nothing else, is the powerful moving message of Hanagatami.”
Recommended Top 10: Daisuke Miyazaki [JP/ENG]
“On the day that I saw this movie, I was ‘ordered’ to fight, during my entire life, with divine violence.”
The Tale Of Princess Kaguya (2013) review
“Just like Kaguya-Hime is a gift from heaven, this movie is a gift from Takahata and Studio Ghibli. All what is left for us to do, is to accept and take this gift, cradled in own palms, to our friends and family and share this phenomenal masterpiece.”
[Short movie time] Crying Bitch (2017)
“Reiki Tsuno proves his talent by composing an extremely enjoyable narrative blend of horror, crazy dark humour, and human psychology that truly is able to captivates audiences. “
Recommended top 10: Koji Segawa [JP/ENG]
“I will give [a list of] movies that influenced my work and those movies that impressed me – those unforgettable movies – when I was young.”
Born under Crossed Stars (1965) Review
“A narrative with a moral message, that, depending on the situation you find yourself in, might still have a profound impact. If it doesn’t, the narrative still remains a noteworthy introduction to the legend of Seijun Suzuki. “
Tokyo Vampire Hotel (2017) review
“Sion Sono’s poetry questions enjoyment and its function within contemporary Japanese society with ultra-violent precision. This is, in other words, Sion Sono at its finest.”
