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The New Yorker

Writing

The Beautifully Unnerving Gaze of "Evil Does Not Exist"

Hamaguchi blends naturalistic observation and folklore seamlessly, depicting quotidian intimacies interwoven with magical elements. [ more ]

https://www.rogerebert.com/

1 month ago

Writing

Tomorrow There Will Be Fine Weather: A Preview of NYC's Upcoming Hiroshi Shimizu Retrospective | Features | Roger Ebert

Shimizu, a prolific filmmaker like YasujirÅ Ozu, focused on depicting marginalized individuals and the rift between traditional and modern Japan. [ more ]

AnOther

4 months ago

Film

Seven Japanese Films to Watch This Month

The 21st annual Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 is set to begin in London and travel through 30 cities in the UK.

The programme features 24 films that showcase the creative talents of Japanese cinema, including prize-winning films from international festivals and unique genres. [ more ]

Polygon

4 months ago

Design

Studio Ponoc's next anime movie will stream exclusively on Netflix in 2023

Netflix has signed an exclusive multi-film distribution deal with Studio Ponoc, the Japanese animation house.

Ponoc's upcoming anime movie, The Imaginary, will be distributed worldwide by Netflix later this year. [ more ]

IndieWire

5 months ago

Film

Studios Abandoned This Weekend, but the Specialized Box Office Saved It

Japanese cinema giants Hayao Miyazaki and Godzilla made successful comebacks with their latest films.

The weekend saw the release of several specialized films, including 'Poor Things', 'Origins', and 'Anselm'. [ more ]