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Movies(fiction)
Movie Review: The Magical World of Kurokami no Otome: “The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl” (Yuasa Masaaki)
I really love the movie "The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl" based on Morimi Tomihiko. Its world view, which exquisitely floats between "reality" and "fantasy," is so appealing. "Kurokami no Otome" is a character that makes me feel like I'd fall in love with her if she existed. I watched the movie with a grin on my face the whole time, and it's one of my favorites. -
Movies(fiction)
[Movie] Hacksaw Ridge: How Desmond Doss Became a Hero Without a Gun (Director Mel Gibson)
During World War II, there was a medic who achieved unbelievable feats by running around without a gun on what was considered one of the toughest battlefields, Hacksaw Ridge. The movie "Hacksaw Ridge" is based on a real person and teaches not only the horrors of war but also the importance of sticking to one's beliefs. -
Documentaries
Soundtracks: The No-Rule Art of Movie Music: “Score: A Film Music Documentary” (Matt Schrader)
In the movie industry that started with "silent movies," how has the importance of music been recognized? What did the genius who created the impressive music in "JAWS" bring to movie soundtracks? Through incorporating actual footage from various movies, the documentary film "Score: A Film Music Documentary" delves deep into the world of movie soundtracks, exploring the creativity of these remarkable persons. -
Movies(fiction)
A Story of a Syrian Refugee in a Movie About Art: “The Man Who Sold His Skin” (Kaouther Ben Hania) (a movie based on a true story of art named “TIM” by Wim Delvoye)
The idea of tattooing the back of a Syrian refugee and displaying it as an art piece may seem very insensitive, but it's a clever irony that the tattoo represents a "Schengen Visa" which allows free movement between countries. This is the brilliant and striking social commentary through art in the movie "The Man Who Sold His Skin," which is based on a true story. -
Movies(fiction)
Review of Incendies: A Shocking Debut Film by a Famous Director (Denis Villeneuve)
I watched the movie "Incendies" without knowing anything about it except for the trailer shown in the movie theater, and it was an incredible film. I don't want to say anything about this shocking debut film of Denis Villeneuve, who has directed famous works such as "Dune" and "Blade Runner 2049." -
Non-Fiction/Liberal Arts
The 10-year journey of capturing footage of a giant squid
"ドキュメント 深海の超巨大イカを追え!(Document: Chasing the Giant Squid of the Deep Sea)" depicts the 10-year-long grueling challenge that the NHK-led project to film "the Holy Grail" giant squid living in the deep sea. It depicts the path of those who started the project, which was thought to be almost impossible, and succeeded in filming the giant squid after a period of hardship and suffering.