Reviews

I've talked about Hirokazu Kore-eda and his incredible filmography for years now on this site and the A.M View youtube channel. So its only been a matter of time before I sit down and iron out my tier list of his filmography. The time has finally come! The video has dropped and I am curious to see what the reaction is from Japanese cinema fans or even Kore-eda stans. Now, I have to be honest with you. I didnt rank every single Kore-eda movie. I have not been able to find a le

Hana Sugisaki in Sounds of Winter A few weeks ago, I shared my initial thoughts on the Japanese television drama currently airing, titled "Sounds Of Winter" (冬のなんかさ、春のなんかね), and expressed how much I loved its slow-paced narrative and minimalist "Muji-esque" cinematography. Having watched all the episodes released so far, I feel compelled to write about this remarkable show once more, maybe even more often! For those unfamiliar, Sounds of Winter revolves around Tsuchida Ayana

Before the year kicks off with new film and TV releases, I wanted to share my thoughts about Hirokazu Kore-eda's upcoming movie "Look Back." The film I’m most eagerly anticipating in 2026 is undoubtedly the live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's hit manga. In December 2025, it was announced that Tatsuki Fujimoto's 2021 one-shot manga "Look Back" would be adapted into a live-action film. Hirokazu Kore-eda, known for "Still Walking," will serve as director, screenwriter,