‘Asakusa Kid’ (Netflix Film) Streams on Dec 9
Based on “Beat” Takeshi Kitano’s memoir, Netflix Film ‘Asakusa Kid’ is a true and moving tale of the living legend, in a tale of dreams, failures, love, and loyalty of Kitano with his mentor – the famed comedian Senzaburo Fukami. Directed by Hitori Gekidan, the film starts streaming on Netflix on December 9, 2021. ‘Asakusa […]
“The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window” (2021) – Japanese Supernatural Thriller
Directed by Yukihiro Morigaki, the Japanese supernatural thriller film “The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window” (literal translation of Japanese title さんかく窓の外側は夜) is based on a manga series “Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru” by Tomoko Yamashita. The film follows Kosuke Mikado, a shy and terrified bookstore clerk, with a special ability to see ghosts and […]
‘The Cursed Sanctuary X’ – 2021 Japanese Horror Film (Teaser)
“The Cursed Sanctuary X” is an upcoming Japanese supernatural film scheduled to be released on November 19, 2021. Written and directed by Yu Irie, the film is based on a play “Seichi X” that was written and directed by Tomohiro Maekawa. Like most of the modern-day Asian horror films and as we can see from […]
Whisper of the Heart – Written by Hayao Miyazaki
Whisper of the Heart in Japanese Mimi wo Sumaseba, which literally means If You Listen Closely, tells the story of Shizuku Tsukishima, a junior-high school student who is struggling to find out who she is. The movie takes you on a journey through her imagination and daily life as she makes decisions that will ultimately […]
‘Children Who Chase Lost Voices’ (2011) – Makato Shinkai’s Vision is Gorgeous as Miyazaki
The 2011-released Japanese animated film is directed by Makoto Shinkai who draws his inspiration from none other than the acclaimed film director, animator, and masterful storyteller Hayao Miyazaki. We have found multiple titles for this beautiful film, including the original ‘Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo’, Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below, and ‘Journey to […]