Fujii proves that the tropes of the romance genre can still be exploited in a refreshing and emotionally satisfying manner.
Tag: Yutaka Matsushige
Guard from Underground (1992)
Kurosawa’s early slasher is a successful stylistic experiment that anyone who calls himself a fan of Japanese horror should see.
Tsuyukusa (2022) review
A narrative of subtle affection carried by the layered performances of the cast.
Drive Into Night (2022)
A pleasant narrative that laments the ongoing pauperization of the social bond.
The Last Ten Years (2022) review
“A touching and satisfying tear-jerking experience.”
Tapestry (2020) review
“Yes, Zeze delivers a rather straightforward romance narrative with Tapestry, but, in contrast to many other Japanese romance films, he succeeds to genuinely move the spectator.”
Samurai Shifters (2019) review [Japannual 2019]
“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.”