75 Films From Asia: HAPPY TOGETHER (1997)
Happy Together (1997), is a beautiful and sensual film from Wong Kar-wai that is a special achievement from the incredible director. There is not a lot of filmmakers that I can say that I fell in love with their work just one movie in. Now having watched Chungking Express (1995) and In The Mood For … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: HAPPY TOGETHER (1997)
75 Films From Asia: PSYCHOKINESIS (2018)
Psychokinesis (2018) is a noble and entertaining directorial effort with its various ups and downs. All the superhero films I am used to watching are from the United States, which are controlled by the two giant brands, Marvel and DC. These films can get a bit stale over time with not much to say beyond … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: PSYCHOKINESIS (2018)
75 Films From Asia: PERFECT BLUE (1997)
Satoshi Kon crafts a masterpiece of a film that will not just be remembered in anime but as a piece of cinematic art. Way back when before the pandemic hit on The Nerd Corps, we covered Millennium Actress (2001) from writer/director, Satoshi Kon. If you listened to the episode you know that I did not … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: PERFECT BLUE (1997)
75 Films From Asia: THE TERRORIZERS (1986)
Edward Yang’s 1986 film is an intricate piece of art that’s nuances and beauties might not be apparent at first but stick with you long after you’ve seen the film. I have always heard of Taiwanese New Wave Cinema and probably the most notable director in the movement, Edward Yang, but I never decided to … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: THE TERRORIZERS (1986)
75 Films From Asia: SYMPATHY FOR LADY VENGEANCE (2005)
Park Chan-wook conclude his Vengeance Trilogy with one of the most underrated pieces of cinema ever created. The final film in Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance Trilogy is another fantastic inclusion in the masterclass of work that he has created. Lady Vengeance (2005) follows a similar pattern to Oldboy (2003) as it follows a woman released from … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: SYMPATHY FOR LADY VENGEANCE (2005)
75 Films From Asia: SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE (2002)
The first film of Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance Trilogy is explosive, bloody, and incredibly nuanced from start to end. I don’t know if I am just excited to continue with this challenge or just the thought of watching and reviewing a film by legendary Korean director, Park Chan-wook, which makes me incredibly excited? This is the … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE (2002)
75 Films From Asia: SHOPLIFTERS (2018)
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Shoplifters (2018) is a perfectly crafted film that plays a tune with your heartstrings that you never want to end. So if you were betting that I wouldn’t give out a five star in the first five movies I review for this challenge, then sadly today you lost, my friends. I don’t think … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: SHOPLIFTERS (2018)
75 Films From Asia: OLDBOY (2003)
Bloody, suspenseful, and filled with twists and turns, Park Chan-wook creates a masterclass in storytelling. This is not my first rodeo with South Korean cinema and by now you can tell I am not watching one whole country of films which sounds like a better idea right now but I am in too deep. I … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: OLDBOY (2003)
‘The King of Staten Island’: A comforting but somber effort from Judd Apatow
Though the film has its flaws, this newest directorial effort from Judd Apatow is a great look into Pete Davidson’s life. This newest film from Judd Apatow is a semi-autobiographical look into Pete Davidson (Saturday Night Live, Trainwreck) and the several struggles in his life. Whether it starts with his suicide attempt or his rocky … Continue reading ‘The King of Staten Island’: A comforting but somber effort from Judd Apatow
Sympathy for the Devil
an opinion on josh trank’s “capone” This piece comes a little late, but so does everything for 2020 apparently. It has been a long time since I’ve come to sit in front of my keyboard and take up the mantle of “Cinema Reviewer,” but I felt the need to come to the defense of Josh … Continue reading Sympathy for the Devil
75 Films From Asia: IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000)
Wong Kar-wai crafts an incredibly intimate film that depicts accurately what loneliness and heartbreak feels like. We have reached Hong Kong, and when I began drafting the films for this challenge I was excited to watch some work from a specific director from Hong Kong. I was told this director was incredibly important in not … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE (2000)
75 Films From Asia: MIRAI (2018)
Miirai (2018) is Mamoru Hosoda’s masterpiece as it encompasses incredible storytelling with beautiful animation and themes of childhood, innocence, and parenthood. Continuing on with my 75 Films From Asia challenge I have once again stopped at the country of Japan to watch and review Mamoru Hosoda’s Academy Award-nominated masterpiece film, Mirai (2018). The film follows … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: MIRAI (2018)
75 Films From Asia: SUMMER WARS (2009)
Mamoru Hosoda’s Summer Wars (2009) is a fantastic effort by the incredible Japanese director that is delightful from start to finish. Welcome to my 75 Films From Asia column where you will find all the reviews for my 2020 movie challenge where I watch 75 movies from the grand continent of Asia! All films have … Continue reading 75 Films From Asia: SUMMER WARS (2009)
‘Cinema Paradiso’: A Timeless 80’s Italian Classic
Giuseppe Tornatorre’s Cinema Paradiso (1988) is a monumental picture that remains timeless 31 years later. Everyone has a certain film that is so close to their heart. For some that maybe It’s A Wonderful Life (1946), E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982), or even modern treats like Lady Bird (2017). For me, it is Guiseppe Tornatore’s Academy Award-winning 1988 masterpiece, Cinema … Continue reading ‘Cinema Paradiso’: A Timeless 80’s Italian Classic
‘Weathering With You’: A Noble Directorial Effort From Makoto Shinkai
Director Makoto Shinkai returns with his latest film since 2016’s Your Name which seems to miss its footing. In Weathering With You, Hodaka Morishima a runaway teenage boy meets Hina Amano an orphaned teenage girl who can control the weather. The rest is no different from the average film from Makoto Shinkai. This seems to … Continue reading ‘Weathering With You’: A Noble Directorial Effort From Makoto Shinkai
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