After 13 years of Asian cinema coverage, VCinema is calling it quits later this year. For our farewell, read here: vcinemashow.com/thank-you-an…
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The latest #NYAFF 2021 review is up @vcinemashow. It's from Jason @filmnohito and it's an expertly edited version of his take on THE FABLE: THE KILLER WHO DOESN'T KILL. He says, "action fans are strongly recommended to watch this familiar but fun sequel."
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New to Naruse? Learn more about one of Japan's unsung masters in our new piece where we explore his career and recommend which films of Mikio Naruse's you can begin with.
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50th anniversary of @IFFR starts today!
Highly recommend to watch Japanese legend director Sadao Yamanaka's most outstanding masterpiece "Tange Sazen and the Pot Worth a Million Ryo"!
Its 4K restoration version will be shown in theaters!
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If virtuosos like Bong Joon-Ho, or Park Chan-Wook introduced S.Korean films to the world, it is women directors like Kim Bo-Ra (House of Hummingbird) who hold the key to the future of S.Korean cinema. This cool video introduces some of the rising stars.
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"a timely and thought-provoking drama that offers a genuinely new perspective on the Me Too movement... It’s an important film which will hopefully gain traction beyond the festival circuit"
John @mildly_scifi's @vcinemashow review of JUNHO which is @CAAMvcinemashow.com/junho-south-…
My review of Koji Fukada's THE REAL THING is online @vcinemashow. It plays as part of @PacArtsMovement's Spring Showcase, which runs from April 23 to May 2.
It's an addictive drama thanks to its twisting story. You just have to binge-watch it!
vcinemashow.com/the-real-thi…
JUNK HEAD is a sci-fi stop-motion animation that is taking Japan by storm. There's so much imagination, creativity and humour in this dystopian action adventure. You can watch the opening 10 minutes of the film via this video until the end of May.
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And my @oaffpress interview with director Satoko Yokohama is up @vcinemashow. Find out about the making of ITO, from adapting the book to what it was like to film in Aomori, Yokohama's home turf, and how aspects of the place imprint themselves on people.
vcinemashow.com/interview-wi…
My review of Oudai Kojima's crime drama @JOINT2020 is on @vcinemashow. Saw it at #OAFF2021 and was gripped by the strong atmosphere and the convincing performances of the cast. Highly recommend this true crime drama which looks and feels real! @oaffpressvcinemashow.com/joint-japan-…
Over @vcinemashow is my review of @gokanuyyy's "Gotō-san" which I saw @oaffpress. The set-up of living in an internet cafe held a mysterious atmosphere. Hiding behind this quirky facade is a bleak ending. Those shots of Covid-hit Tokyo are haunting.
vcinemashow.com/goto-san-jap…
"a remarkable debut on the bittersweet experiential trajectory of children whose gradually expanding perspectives and possibilities are inevitably accompanied by changes that signal the “1st farewells” of childhood"-Rowena Santos Aquino, @vcinemashow Now playing @PlazaAtlanta
My review of Akihiko @Jam8Eye Yano's powerful family drama "yes, yes, yes" is @vcinemashow. Amidst the tragedy is a really moving story about embracing life and those around you and it features phenomenal acting. It was a highlight of #OAFF2021@oaffpressvcinemashow.com/yes-yes-yes-…
THE SLUG is at #OAFF2021 and I recommend it. I was moved to tears many times by its story of someone learning to overcome a lifetime of othering by those around her. Happiness, sadness, and magic make up this memorable movie! Review @vcinemashow@oaffpressvcinemashow.com/the-slug-sou…