Japan has a knack for wrapping its romance in layers of cultural charm, earnest emotion, and sometimes, heart-wrenching introspection. From tales as delicate as cherry blossoms to stories as intense as a summer monsoon, these films are a showcase of not just affection but of the depth and ...
Overview:Kiko Mizuhara (‘Norwegian Wood’, ‘Attack on Titan’) makes a return to full-length features alongside co-star Honami Sato (‘The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese’) in this gripping psychological drama disguised as an LGBT romance. The film, adapted from the manga ‘Gunjo’ by C...
The impeccable visual spectacle and the intense performances by Tatsuya Nakadai and Akira Terao make this epic drama an exceptional cinematic masterpiece. Actors: Tatsuya Nakadai, Mieko Harada, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryu Directed by: Akira Kurosawa Also ranks #5 on The Best Modern ...
The Genji monogatari (The Tale of Genji), a long court romance composed in the late 10th or early 11th century, has been culled for clues to Heian life and culture. Reference is made to the popularity of a wide thematic range of narrative painting. Typically, the format of presentation ...
The brand-new Japanese crime drama on Netflix, Tokyo Swindlers, is all about a bunch of people who make money off selling land they don’t actually own. This intense crime drama could be dubbed as one of the best to come out of Netflix. The seven-part show was released on the ...
1. Weathering With You Japanese Title: 天気の子 | Director: Makoto Shinkai | Starring: Kotaro Daigo, Nana Mori | Genre: Anime, Sci-Fi, Drama, Romance Topping our list of 2019’s best Japanese movies is Weathering With You. Directed by renowned animator Makoto Shinkai, Weathering With You ...
Film: The Hurt LockerGenre: War/ DramaDirector: Kathryn BigelowCast: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Guy Pearce, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse, Evangeline LillySynopsis: An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one ... See full article at Hindustan Times - Cinema 4/8/2010...
C3-bu started out light and fun, but eventually got bogged down in drama, turning from a funny show about girls with fake guns into just yet another sports anime. I don’t think that this show will go down that path. It’s got a lot more aggressive wackiness, including a Hayate-no-...
The story includes some lighter moments, and you’ll also spot Saki Aibu in a supporting role as a clumsy aunt, but overall this is a very intense drama that had the whole of Japan holding its breath when it was originally aired. Good aspects of the Japanese language in this drama includ...
It’s a film noir police drama by Akira Kurosawa and, like many of his great movies, it’s overshadowed by his samurai films. “Stray Dog” is fairly fast-paced so you may have to stop it to understand the Japanese, but the plot will hold your interest. ...