There’s something satisfying about an old-fashioned revenge story—seeing justice served and the bad guys getting their just deserts. But what is the price of vengeance? And what sort of culture does it breed? These are some of the questions Mamoru Hosoda explores in his latest film, Scarlet, a reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Scarlet retains the… Read More Film Review: Scarlet
Original video animation is a phrase that evokes nostalgia from the bygone era of the 80s and 90s, when direct-to-video original anime ruled the industry. One of the rising stars of that era was Yasuomi Umetsu, who found his niche directing OVAs in the early 90s. Now, with studio Shaft, he’s back to bring us… Read More Film Review: Virgin Punk, Clockwork Girl
Chinese animation has exploded onto the Western screen in recent years. Along with The Girl Who Stole Time from this summer, we now have The Legend of Hei 2, releasing in America months before the rest of Asia! Now, don’t be afraid of that tiny little 2 at the end of the title—the film was… Read More Film Review: The Legend of Hei 2
In an era of pointless sequels, Mononoke The Movie: Ashes of Rage bucks the trend—with a flourish! The animation is immersive, dazzling the senses as it balances a psychedelic color palette with a parchment paper aesthetic that makes for a unique fusion of modern and feudal—a combination that is echoed in the soundtrack, with its… Read More Film Review: Mononoke The Movie: Ashes of Rage
“If only I had more time!” We’ve all said that at one point or another, but what would it actually look like to have limitless time? Would it be all it’s cracked up to be? The Girl Who Stole Time explores these questions and more, blending historical fiction, fantasy, romance, and action together into a… Read More Film Review: The Girl Who Stole Time
It’s a well-known fact that orange cats are…special. But temple cat Anzu-chan may just be the most special orange of all: he’s 37 years old, close to six feet tall, and rides a motorbike like a speed demon. He can talk too, but not well enough to get himself out of paying a fine when… Read More Film Review: Ghost Cat Anzu
Look Back reorients the coming-of-age anime in a subtle, yet profound way, redefining what it is that propels the human heart from childishness to maturity. While it hits all the usual notes of the genre, from forging life-changing friendships to discovering talent and passion and working hard to make dreams come true, Look Back does… Read More Film Review: Look Back
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