Category: Foreign Films/Series Reviews
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Thoughts on the Live Action Yu Yu Hakusho on Netflix
On July 16, 2022, a post went viral online, shocking anime fans. I was astonished too, being a fan of that anime. Not wanting to get my hopes too high, I had to check after seeing the first teaser. When I looked up the source of the “Yu Yu Hakusho”…
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Thoughts on Sweet Home Season 1 and 2
“Humankind is a virus. Monsters are the vaccine.” I will be forthright. It was challenging to watch Sweet Home season 1. Yes, it premiered in the midst of the pandemic in 2020. Our family experienced grief in the final quarter of that year and again in the initial three months…
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Thoughts on Driving Madeleine (2022), a Film by Christian Carion
“Last night, you danced in a hangar with a charming American soldier. The next day, you end your days in an old folks’ home, eating mashed potatoes and apple sauce. It all goes by a flash.” Madeleine One may assume one’s life is better because one appears to lead a…
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Thoughts on the Short Film Poison (2023)
Wes Anderson concludes his Netflix short film series with Poison, a scary and claustrophobic rendition of Roald Dahl’s short but gripping tale. The film Poison, while very different from The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, shares three cast members. I think it’s a lovely way to wrap up the acclaimed…
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Thoughts on the Short Film The Rat Catcher (2023)
The Rat Catcher is the third of Wes Anderson’s four Roald Dahl adaptations for Netflix. It’s by far the most abstract of the group, and its ambiguity invites closer analysis. The Rat Catcher (2023) 2023 | Maturity Rating:7+ | 17m | Dramas A professional rodent killer takes center stage in this Roald Dahl adaptation from Wes…
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Thoughts on the Short Film The Swan (2023)
I watched “The Swan” on Netflix after watching Wes Anderson’s short film, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. What does a swan represent to you? Thoughts on the Short Film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023) – Clari Says (wordpress.com) According to what I found online, it represents grace,…
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Thoughts on the Short Film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar (2023)
Wes Anderson’s short film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar premiered in the 80th Venice International Film Festival’s Out of Competition section. The section presents works by well-known authors, documentaries and films where the visually impressive aspect complements creative expression or storytelling. If you’re interested in the film, you’ll be…
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Thoughts on the Series Till the End of the Moon (2023)
Let’s start by defining ‘Xianxia’. A fantasy TV genre called “Xianxia,” which means “immortal heroes,” is based on Chinese mythology and the idea of a chivalrous spirit. The main characters are those who practice meditation and go through training to become transcendental beings. Western readers frequently refer to it as…
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Quick Thoughts on Bachiranun (2021) by Aika Higashimori
“I wonder if you’ll remember us.” Aika Higashimori, a newcomer from Yonaguni Island in Okinawa, directed Bachiranun. The 2021 movie is a docufiction that won the 43rd Pia Film Festival’s Grand Prize that year. What is docufiction? According to TCK Publishing, Docufiction is a cinematic blending of documentary and fiction.…
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