“A visually exciting experience that shows that the only revolutionary thing that can give life its worth is desire that remains desire.”
Tag: Elaiza Ikeda
Kakegurui 2: Ultimate Russian Roulette (2021) review [Fantasia Festival 2021]
“Hanabusa’s second outing proves to be as enjoyable and thrilling as the first.”
Town Without Sea (2020) review [Japan Cuts 2021]
“A visually engaging narrative about the nature of happiness and the importance of desire that is highly relevant for Japanese youth.”
Not Quite Dead Yet (2020) Review
While Not Quite Dead Yet is about the importance of communication and about assuming a desire as subject, Hamasaki’s narrative delivers its message in manner that is, when all is said and done, not alive enough.
Sadako (2019) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2019]
“The narrative works surprisingly well as an atmospheric piece of tension.”