Dance With Me (2019) Review [Fantasia Film fest]

“One of the most pleasing musical experiences of recent years and one fine encouragement to people to find and do what they love.3

Best Japanese movies of 2017

In short, Japanese cinema provided something for everyone – and through many of these cinematographical products a window on contemporary Japanese society was offered. Of course not all movies made this year are a must-see. So with our top 10, we aim to give a personal advice on which movies one should see.

Blade of the Immortal (2017) Review

“As limbs get scattered and blood flows, one comes to realize that there might be only one Japanese director who can compose these massacres with such stylish precision.”

Dark Side of The Light (2016) Review

“The very tangible framing of (…) [the] disturbing irrationality [of abuse] and the denial of justice this irrationality introduces is Sakamaki’s greatest triumph.”

Shield of Straw (2013) review

“Miike might have saved ‘Ware No Tate’ from a complete disaster, his visual talent cannot hide the fundamental flaw of the narrative.”