I am Japanese and usually write book and movie review articles in Japanese. In this "English Articles," I have compiled translations of the articles I wrote in Japanese using ChatGPT.
I enjoy a wide variety of books and movies. I read novels, manga, non-fiction, and watch both fiction and documentary films. I write articles about my thinkings through these works while introducing their content.
I hope my articles can serve as a tool to discover new works or delve deeper into ones you've already read or watched.
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The Shocking Footage of the Hong Kong Protests: “Revolution of Our Times” (Kiwi Chow)
The Pro-democracy Movement in Hong Kong began as a protest against the Fugitive Offenders and Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Legislation in 2019. The film "Revolution of Our Times" captures the demonstrators on camera from the early stages of the movement, and is a powerful work with nothing but shocking footage from beginning to end. This reality is definitely not just a fire on the other side of the river. -
[LGBTQ] The Societal Intolerance Towards Gender Dysphoria: “Little Girl” (Sebastien Lifshitz)
Sasha, who was eight years old during the filming of the movie, had a male body but identified as a girl. Sasha was not allowed to wear a skirt to school or use favorite bags and pencil cases. The movie "Little Girl" depicts the societal intolerance towards gender dysphoria and the mother's anguish who keeps blaming herself. -
[film] 1917: A Remarkable One Shot Film Review (Director Sam Mendes)
The movie "1917" drew attention for its amazing filming technique called "entirely shot in one take style." I was surprised by how this style brilliantly amplified the "sense of tension on the battlefield." I was amazed by how the filming technique perfectly matched the story, resulting in an exceptional piece of work." -
A True Story of Injustice and the Dark Side of America: The Mauritanian(Director Kevin Macdonald, Starring Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch)
The shocking movie “The Mauritanian,” which Benedict Cumberbatch was eager to produce, is based on an unbelievable true story in America. The struggle between a person who tries to "save" a man who was unjustly detained as the "mastermind of 9/11" and a person who tries to "corner" him reveals the "dark side of America." -
A Summary of ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’: A True Story
"The Trial of the Chicago 7" is a very interesting movie that depicts the true story of demonstrations by young people who opposed the Vietnam War and the subsequent trial. The lead prosecutor who was tasked with an unreasonable prosecution by their boss, the unfit judge who repeatedly acted abnormally, and the defendants who couldn't form a united front. It's a fascinating film full of charm. -
The Fight for Democracy in Hong Kong: A Documentary: “Inside the Red Brick Wall”
The movie "Inside the Red Brick Wall" portrays the biggest impact of the Pro-democracy Movement in Hong Kong from the inside. This incredible documentary captures the 13-day siege at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as anonymous film directors continued to film alongside the demonstrators, revealing the harsh reality of the young people who were forced to make difficult decisions.
