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About choosing a movie that started all

The other day, I was watching Babylon. It was a recommendation from a friend. It was good in general, but something in the final part stood out to me: the final musical montage with clips from movies of all years and genres. It made me reflect on my own journey with cinema. If someone asked me what movie made me fall for cinema and why, I would probably answer Secretariat, because it’s the first film that comes to mind when I try to think about the movie that started it all. But if I could answe

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Encuentros cercanos de tipo extranjero: películas que me abrieron los ojos

Es muy común, al menos desde nuestro continente, que hayamos consumido cine estadounidense durante la mayor parte de nuestras vidas. Desde que tengo memoria, cuando empecé a ver películas de niño y más tarde como un adolescente obsesionado con el cine, veía filmes doblados y luego versiones originales de los Estados Unidos. No estoy errado si afirmo que este lenguaje audiovisual tan definido moldeó mi forma de ver el cine. Estas eran películas regidas por géneros, fieles a sus reglas, con estruc

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Encuentros cercanos de tipo extranjero: películas que me abrieron los ojos

Beyond the Classroom: The Fascinating Work of Japanese Film Researchers

In front of a poster of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, with the watchful eyes of David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto upon her, Associate Professor Ma Ran of the Graduate School of Humanities at Nagoya University was intently focused on a documentary exploring the historical relationship between Okinawa and Taiwan. From the Cook Islands on the poster to the Miyako Islands and Taiwan in Ocean Elegy: The Tragedies of Mudan and Ryukyu on her computer screen and finally to Okinawa's main island, which I

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Okinawa in Movies: Ryukyu Islands, Mass Suicides, U.S. Army and Shamisen(Part 1)

A few weeks ago, I spent 10 days wandering around Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands that belongs to said prefecture. Although I didn’t attend any film festival or visit any cinema, I rediscovered the rare joy of encountering unfamiliar yet surprising films while on the road. Through these films which spanned different historical periods of this Pacific island chain, I deepened my understanding of the Ryukyu Kingdom (former name of Okinawa), the Battle of Okinawa at the end of World War II, the era

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Okinawa in Movies: Ryukyu Islands, Mass Suicides, U.S. Army and Shamisen(Part 1)

PULSE is a Supernatural Horror Film for the Digital Age

When Kiyoshi Kurosawa's J-Horror film Pulse was released in 2001, the mainstream use of the Internet was still in its relative infancy, having common in most households in the mid-1990s. In some ways, Pulse uses its supernatural horror as a commentary on the increasing dependency on the Internet. This is evident in how the plot of Pulse becomes increasingly apocalyptic. Pulse follows two concurrently running plotlines. The first follows a young woman named Michi Kudo (Kumiko Asō) who is shocked

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PULSE is a Supernatural Horror Film for the Digital Age

Okinawa in Movies: Ryukyu Islands, Mass Suicides, U.S. Army and Shamisen(part 2)

During the Battle of Okinawa, the U.S. 10th Army first landed and took control of two key airfields: Yomitan and Kadena. From Japan’s surrender to the period of U.S. rule over Okinawa, and even after the Ryukyu Islands were returned to Japan, these two airfields and their surrounding areas remained as the most important U.S. military bases in Japan. Kadena Air Base is even home to the 18th Wing, the largest operational combat unit of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces. According to statistics from the

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Okinawa in Movies: Ryukyu Islands, Mass Suicides, U.S. Army and Shamisen(part 2)

Kenji Mizoguchi: By Boat In the Moonlight

Kenji Mizoguchi, an eminent Japanese filmmaker, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his exceptional storytelling style and profound exploration of human emotions. Kenji's greatness as a director stems from his unique storytelling approach, emotional depth, visual poeticism, feminist perspective, technical mastery, social critique, collaborative spirit, and lasting influence. His works resonate with audiences and continue to be celebrated for their artistic merit, social significan

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Kenji Mizoguchi: By Boat In the Moonlight

Explore Japanese Cinema：Ugetsu & The Depiction of Women

"Ugetsu" directed by Kenji Mizoguchi in 1953, is a seminal Japanese film that delves into the themes of feminine power and tragedy. Set against the backdrop of the 16th-century civil war in Japan, the film intricately weaves together the stories of two men who are consumed by their ambitions and desires, ultimately leading to tragic consequences. Within this narrative, Mizoguchi explores the power wielded by women, the allure of the supernatural, and the devastating effects of unchecked desires.

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Why is "Spirited Away" Hayao Miyazaki's best film?

Hayao Miyazaki,at the peak of his career,crafted a masterpiece that transcends the conventional definition of animated film and reaches a pinnacle in the realm of the seventh art. Its complexity and depth elevate it to a level beyond ordinary animated movies.

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