As part of the Aca Cinema Project––”an ongoing initiative fostered by the Government of Japan to increase awareness and appreciation of Japanese films and filmmakers in the United States”––Japan Society will run “Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux” from February 15-24. A mix of American premieres and repertory showings, this series puts “bonds of the Japanese family” front and center to “both celebrate these traditions as well as call into question their reality and relevance in our quickly changing modern world.”
U.S. premieres include Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s Yoko, starring Rinko Kikuchi, and Keiko Tsuruoka’s Tsugaru Lacquer Girl. A special spotlight is given to Ryota Nakano, whose A Long Goodbye and exquisitely titled Her Love Boils Bathwater will be making New York debuts; his 2020 feature The Asadas also plays.
Repertory screenings will be held for Kohei Oguri’s Muddy River, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Tokyo Sonata, Kore-eda’s Still Walking,...
U.S. premieres include Kazuyoshi Kumakiri’s Yoko, starring Rinko Kikuchi, and Keiko Tsuruoka’s Tsugaru Lacquer Girl. A special spotlight is given to Ryota Nakano, whose A Long Goodbye and exquisitely titled Her Love Boils Bathwater will be making New York debuts; his 2020 feature The Asadas also plays.
Repertory screenings will be held for Kohei Oguri’s Muddy River, Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Tokyo Sonata, Kore-eda’s Still Walking,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
In the midst of the surge of J-horror following the success of “Ringu”, it seems that someone had an idea of parodying the standards (cliches if you prefer) of the category. That someone was Shinji Aoyama and the film was “Embalming”, a production that is deceptively badly written and occasionally directed, still managing, though, to retain its fun element from beginning to end.
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Embalmer Miyako Murakami is called by her detective friend Hiraoka to treat the body of teenager Yuki Shindo, the son of a politician, after he jumps from a rooftop, apparently in a suicide. A needle found in the body, however, leads Miyako into thinking that there may be more to his death, while Hiraoka seems to think that the deceased's girlfriend, Rika is more involved than she appears to be. And more there is, in abundance actually,...
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Embalmer Miyako Murakami is called by her detective friend Hiraoka to treat the body of teenager Yuki Shindo, the son of a politician, after he jumps from a rooftop, apparently in a suicide. A needle found in the body, however, leads Miyako into thinking that there may be more to his death, while Hiraoka seems to think that the deceased's girlfriend, Rika is more involved than she appears to be. And more there is, in abundance actually,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Tsugaru city has been the subject of a number of films throughout the years, with one of the first being Atg’s “Tsugaru Folk Song” exactly 50 years ago. Now, a new movie focuses on another aspect of the area that stands out, the lacquerware industry, once more, though, in order to make a number of social comments about life in the area and how difficult it can be escaping tradition. The movie is based on the novel “Japan Dignity” by Miyuki Takamori.
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl is screening at Camera Japan
Traditional lacquerwork kitchenware is the Aoki family’s legacy, but is also in decline, with the financial prowess of Seishiro’s father being nowhere to be found at the time the movie starts. Seishiro, however, knows nothing else to do, and so he keeps at it, with the help of his daughter, Miyako, who also works at a supermarket in...
Tsugaru Lacquer Girl is screening at Camera Japan
Traditional lacquerwork kitchenware is the Aoki family’s legacy, but is also in decline, with the financial prowess of Seishiro’s father being nowhere to be found at the time the movie starts. Seishiro, however, knows nothing else to do, and so he keeps at it, with the help of his daughter, Miyako, who also works at a supermarket in...
- 9/29/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Chihiro Ito has made a name for herself as a scriptwriter, with her collaborations with Isao Yukisada bringing us titles such as “Before the Vigil”,and “Crying Out Love in the Center of the World”. Recently, she has also taken up the directorial chair for herself, coming up with “Side by Side” and “In Her Room”, the latter of which we will be dealing with in the particular review. The film is based on a novel she wrote, and is produced by Isao Yukisada, while starring Satoru Iguchi, the keyboardist for J-pop sensation King Gnu, in his first starring role.
In Her Room is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Susume is a dentist who has always had difficulty communicating with people. He works at a dental clinic, where he envies the other doctors who are socially adept while constantly worrying about what they think of him. One day,...
In Her Room is screening at New York Asian Film Festival
Susume is a dentist who has always had difficulty communicating with people. He works at a dental clinic, where he envies the other doctors who are socially adept while constantly worrying about what they think of him. One day,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
‘Oshi No Ko’ Episode 5 Recap & Ending, Explained: How Does Aqua Plan On Finding His Next Clue On Ai?
We feel like we’re repeating ourselves, but Oshi No Ko really keeps getting better with every episode. Episode 5 doesn’t disappoint and reaches peak comedy with Aqua’s new job. It looks like a lot of romance is underway, and the anime has now gone from melancholic mystery to slice-of-life to romantic comedy in the span of five episodes. We can’t wait for the next episode of Oshi No Ko, but we haven’t forgotten Aqua’s real goals either; it’s just fun to see what he has to do to get there slowly.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 5?
As we know, the producer Kaburagi wants Aqua to participate in a reality dating show if he wants some really scandalous news about Ai’s relationships back in the day. In the meantime, Ruby is trying to scout Kana Arima as an idol trainee to join their...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 5?
As we know, the producer Kaburagi wants Aqua to participate in a reality dating show if he wants some really scandalous news about Ai’s relationships back in the day. In the meantime, Ruby is trying to scout Kana Arima as an idol trainee to join their...
- 5/14/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Oshi No Ko tricked us with the appearance of a slice-of-life anime only to turn into a full-blown thriller. The best part is that fans of either genre will enjoy it, and if you like them both, you have an even better advantage. In Oshi No Ko episode 2, we saw the return of a grown-up, Kana Arima, ready to befriend Aqua and learn all his acting ways. Will she be able to break Aqua’s hard shell? We may find out slowly. Ruby finally has the chance to become an idol, thanks to Miyako’s presence of mind and Aqua’s concern for his sister. Now, both kids are signed under Ichigo Production, maybe en route to becoming superstars like their mother.
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 3?
Kana shows her interest in Aqua immediately, without a hint of hesitation. After meeting at the school, Kana wants to know everything...
Spoilers Ahead
What Happens In Episode 3?
Kana shows her interest in Aqua immediately, without a hint of hesitation. After meeting at the school, Kana wants to know everything...
- 4/28/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The first episode of “Oshi No Ko” was a gripping prelude to what will happen when twin children Aqua and Ruby of popular idol Ai of B Komachi become older. Initially, it seems as if Ai is our lead character, a beautiful, adored, and celebrated singer with a need for a family to fulfill her empty life as an orphan who was left behind by her mother. Ai had babies at the young age of 16, secretly, before returning to the stage and living a double life. To the world, the children were the children of her manager and his wife, but behind closed doors, they called her mama. But there is one more little secret that even Ai didn’t know of. The kids both remember their past lives and could even talk as babies. Their maturity was shocking to many, but a director was convinced he could make a...
- 4/20/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
Visionary composer, saxophonist and visual artist Wayne Shorter has passed away at the age of 89.
His cause of death remains unknown, however the devoted husband, father and grandfather was surrounded by his loving family in Los Angeles at the time of his transition. He is survived by his wife Carolina, daughters Miyako and Mariana, and newly-born grandson Max.
Prior to his death, Shorter won his 13th Grammy award in February.
Read More: 2023 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List
During the last few prolific years of his life, the extraordinary musician attained his opera …Iphigenia, written in collaboration with Esperanza Spalding, which played to widespread critical acclaim across the country in 2020, and released his Grammy-winning triple album and graphic novel Emanon in 2018.
“Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future,” said Herbie Hancock, Shorter’s...
His cause of death remains unknown, however the devoted husband, father and grandfather was surrounded by his loving family in Los Angeles at the time of his transition. He is survived by his wife Carolina, daughters Miyako and Mariana, and newly-born grandson Max.
Prior to his death, Shorter won his 13th Grammy award in February.
Read More: 2023 Grammy Awards: Complete Winners List
During the last few prolific years of his life, the extraordinary musician attained his opera …Iphigenia, written in collaboration with Esperanza Spalding, which played to widespread critical acclaim across the country in 2020, and released his Grammy-winning triple album and graphic novel Emanon in 2018.
“Wayne Shorter, my best friend, left us with courage in his heart, love and compassion for all, and a seeking spirit for the eternal future,” said Herbie Hancock, Shorter’s...
- 3/2/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
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