Reviews

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

Netflix has become a popular source for streaming movies and TV shows from all over the world. One country that has continued to produce entertaining content is Japan. With its unique culture and captivating storytelling, Japanese movies and TV shows have become increasingly popular on the streaming platform. In this video, I will explore some of my recent favorites and preview some exciting upcoming releases. Please keep in mind that not all of these shows are available glob

Are you a fan of Japanese movies and TV shows? Do you have a subscription to Amazon Prime? If you answered yes to both questions, then you’re in luck! Amazon Prime has a vast collection of Japanese movies and TV shows that you can watch anytime, anywhere. Here is my ultimate guide to Japanese movies and TV shows on Prime: Movies Amazon Prime offers a great selection of Japanese movies, ranging from classic samurai films to modern-day dramas. Here are some of my favorite films