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Essays/Manga
Boys’ Love: A Review of a Heart-Wrenching Story: “The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese” (Director Yukisada Isao, Original Mizushiro Setona)
I'm not a "FUDANSHI (man who likes Boys' Love)," but I've had some exposure to BL works somewhat with the help of my friends who are "FUJOSHI (women who like Boys' Love)." Among them, outstanding one by far was Mizushiro Setona's "The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese." I will write my thoughts on the movie and the original work. -
Documentaries
[Summary] How “They Shall Not Grow Old” Shows the Futility of War (Director Peter Jackson)
"They Shall Not Grow Old" is a film that colorizes and edits a vast amount of black-and-white footage depicting British soldiers in World War I. The film strongly conveys the "realism" that is difficult to feel with black-and-white images. You can realize that "wars are easier to start than expected" and "wars are ultimately miserable." -
Documentaries
[Summary] How “The Reason I Jump” Changed the World’s View of Autism (Director Jerry Rothwell, Original Higashida Naoki)
In the film "The Reason I Jump," which also features the man who translated Higashida Naoki's writings into English and spread them around the world (and is raising an autistic child), there is a family who says that their way of treating and thinking about autism changed when they learned about "the world of autism as told by Higashida Naoki." We can realize the great achievement of Higashida Naoki, who showed that "autistic is not mental disability". -
Movies(fiction)
[Oscar] How “Nomadland” (Chloé Zhao) Shows Us the Survival and Struggle of Nomads (Starring Frances McDormand)
Through the film "Nomadland," which portrays a woman who lost her town due to the bankruptcy of the company she was working for, and who decided to adopt a nomadic lifestyle without a home, we consider whether we have the strength to face major life changes and how we should live our lives. -
Science/Mathematics
Quantum: A Story of Genius and Controversy in Science History (Author Manjit Kumar)
Quantum theory, born in the 20th century, was created from the heated discussions of brilliant scientists who colored the era. Einstein is known for his lifelong opposition to quantum theory, but his criticism also gave birth to new insights. Learn about the history of the birth of quantum theory from "Quantum". -
Movies(fiction)
[Attack] The Dilemma of Heroism in “Hotel Mumbai”: A Film Analysis (Director Anthony Maras)
Based on a real-life terrorist attack that happened at a luxury hotel in India, the movie "Hotel Mumbai" provides an intense and immersive experience that allows the audience to feel the same fear during the attack. The fact that hotel staff members who could have escaped chose to stay and assist guests is particularly impressive and moving.