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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[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. -
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". -
[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. -
The Cured: A Zombie Movie that Reflects Our Reality (Director David Freyne)
I was surprised how vividly "zombie movies" depicted our reality. Based on the movie "The Cured", we can learn about the fear caused by "invisible facts" and how a situation can cause "division" even if each person takes a correct stance according to their position. -
Movie “Skin”: A Racist’s Journey to Change His Life (Director Guy Nattiv)
I dislike "those who do not doubt their righteousness" and “those who try to force their sense of right and wrong onto others.” I dislike “those who disturb those who want to change.” In the movie "Skin," based on a true story about a racist covered in tattoos who turns his life around, we can think about the idea of regeneration. -
How “The Public” Shows Us the Conflict between Rules and Justice (Director Emilio Estevez)
Learning about the history of how the socially weak have fought for and won their rights, I believe that rights should be recognized without having to fight for them. And, we are not living in that kind of society, so there are also "situations where we have to break the rules is necessary for justice." From the movie "The Public," let's consider the balance between rules and justice.
