In the small Tuscan town of Pescia, at end of the 19th century, a writer called Carlo Collodi published the story about a marionette, in serial form for the Giornale per i bambini. This story eventually became a book: The Adventures of Pinocchio. Little did this Italian author foresee that his fairytale would become the…
While it never went away, the Whodunit genre is having a bit of a resurgence. The Kenneth Branagh helmed Poirot outings followed by the popularity of Knives Out and the fervor for its upcoming sequel, Glass Onion, are just a few signs that people are ready to head to the theater for a good mystery….
Some of the most engaging, satisfying origin stories are those that showcase how history often repeats itself in cycles, especially when they mirror conflicts involving the same or similar locations, people and conflicts. Amazon Studios proves that idea with its stunning eight-episode first season of a five season production commitment for its new prequel television…
Japan Society’s Monthly Anime line-up includes Mamoru Oshii’s rarely-screened 1985 ethereal masterpiece Angel’s Egg. This animation marked a wondrous collaboration between two anime legends: Yoshitaka Amano’s fantastical Neo-Gothic-Art Nouveau style breathes new life into Mamoru Oshii’s existential reflections revolving around faith, theology and evolution. This original video animation (OVA) is set in a primordial dystopian…
Director Nick Hamm — who won the BAFTA with the short film The Harmfulness of Tobacco, and directed successful films such as The Journey and Driven — returns with an upcoming coming-of-age drama. Gigi & Nate is based on a true story of a quadriplegic and a capuchin monkey, penned by screenwriter David Hudgins. The…
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Japan Society has recently announced its autumn line-up for Monthly Classics, that includes a 35mm screening of the film written and directed by Kihachi Okamoto: Kill!. This is a satirical chambara — a sub-category of the Japanese period drama known as jidaigeki — that is characterised by duels just like Western and swashbuckler films. The…
Masculinity in crisis with repressed sexuality has been depicted in numerous forms and levels, especially the lone policeman with a dubious past who struggles with his identity. But the Brazilian drama “Private Desert” gets an unusual virtual touch when a nuanced transgender character is the center of an unexpected queer love story trapped under patriarchy. The…
Upon first seeing the teasers for Sylvester Stallone’s new film, Samaritan, one thought ran through my mind; “this is pretty much the same thing as Archenemy.” There are automatic differences straight from the get-go, but this is entering into Dante’s Peak/Volcano territory. Is this just a surface level comparison? Are these two wildly different films…
What constitutes a good boss? A knowledgeable professional, a solid performer, and someone who can recognize and harness talent are key qualities that come to mind. The ability to excel in difficult situations, however, is just as important. A supervisor who is generous with vacation time may be well-liked, but that person must also be…
People who suffer the same devastating circumstance can often find their own unique ways to contend with their grief. While feeling disengaged from society after losing their family connection can become overwhelming, for example, some people resort to manipulating those who are still in their lives in order to regain a sense of control. That’s…
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