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Source : Netflix I n the world of Japanese television, there's nothing quite like stumbling upon a show that unexpectedly captures your heart and imagination. Sometimes, it's the under-the-radar series that leave the deepest impact, like "Let's get divorced" or this year's buzzworthy hit, Chastity High( Love: Battle Royale/恋愛 バトルロワイヤル). As someone who hadn't planned on diving into a new J-drama binge, this series took me by surprise and kept me hooked from the very start. Ch

Ever felt that gut-wrenching moment when your hard work, creativity, and passion get snatched away in just a click? That's exactly what I experienced when Studio Ghibli decided to copyright strike not one but two of my videos that delved into the intricate depths of Hayao Miyazaki's "The Wind Rises." I poured hours of analysis, heart, and soul into creating these videos, aiming to dissect the film's themes, both awe-inspiring and problematic. The goal was simple - to spark co

Last Friday (09/08/2024), among the numerous trailers that preceded my viewing of Longlegs, I caught the trailer for "Alien: Romulus" for the first time. To be honest, I was completely sold. The atmosphere, the aesthetics, and the classic trope of a space crew being hunted by an Alien in an abandoned space station were exactly what I needed to keep the summer blockbuster hype of 2024 alive. Fast forward to opening night—I’d heard incredible things about the sound design in Ro

As a huge Kore-eda fan, I'm embarrassed it took me over a year to watch his latest film, "Monster," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023. Fast forward to June 2024, and I finally saw one of 2023’s best films and possibly one of Kore-eda’s top three or five works. I need more time to fully process it before deciding its exact place in my Kore-eda ranking, but rest assured, a ranking is coming. This film marks Kore-eda’s long-awaited return to Japanese cinema and

As cinephiles, we devour movies, immersing ourselves in stories, visuals, and emotions. But often, we limit ourselves to films within our own language and cultural sphere. This, my fellow film enthusiasts, is a missed opportunity! Venturing into the world of foreign language cinema unlocks a treasure trove of benefits, enriching your cinephilia in ways you may not have imagined. Here are 5 reasons why should watch foreign language films : 1. A World of Untold Stories:  Steppi

Love Life is the latest film of one of my favorite contemporary Japanese directors, Koji Fukada. I was first introduced to Fukada in 2020 when I discovered the incredible film that is ‘Harmonium’ or 淵に立つ,  Fuchi ni Tatsu in Japanese. That summer I found myself being drawn to the slow-burning fire of Japanese family dramas by filmmakers such as Hirokazu Koreeda and the legendary Yasujirō Ozu, eventually that newfound love would lead me to find ‘Harmonium’ on Amazon Prime with