Let me guess: You’ve already watched the entire library of Japanese films and TV shows on Viki, Netflix, and Disney+ and now you’re wondering where to go next. If you’re looking for a place where to watch Japanese films and TV shows for free, let me tell you about the Japanese Film Festival Online 2024,…
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Past Lives Review: The Miracle of Love, Identity, and Choice
Immigrants have multiple personalities. If you have ever moved abroad, I’m sure you agree. Human beings are shaped by the culture that surrounds them. As an immigrant, one naturally develops different personalities that accommodate and respond to the different cultures they’ve been exposed to. I, for instance, was raised in one country by people from…
Godzilla Minus One Review: The Outstanding Kaiju That Conquered Hollywood
On a relatively tiny budget of $15 million, it won the Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects this year. It won eight awards (including Best Film) at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize. It’s the highest-grossing film of its franchise and the third-highest-grossing Japanese film of 2023. I guess Godzilla Minus One‘s success has been…
