Category: Film Reviews
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Fallen Leaves: Aki Dreams of Drifting Stoicism
In one of his most famous interviews, Yasujiro Ozu stated, “I just want to make a tray of good tofu. If people want something else, they should go to the restaurants and shops.” By that, he meant he wanted to make films that approached the same themes, genres, and styles, even if they sometimes wielded…
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The Creator (2023) – A Mix-Tape or a Fresh Take?
Go and watch The Creator, and you’ll see a film that is full of ingenuity. It dares to take on the most overwrought worry of our times (AI) with what could be seen as a fresh perspective from far away. However, look closer, and we’ll start to see the familiar beats. A world-weary protagonist, an…
Bronze Screen Dream 