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“In the Heat of the Night” is a film that no doubt holds up well for today’s audience. There is a clear message. As clear it was back in 1967. But the question is, for the viewer watching the film, will that message reach out Read More …
“Morning for the Osone Family” is no doubt, my favorite film in the “Eclipse Series 41: Kinoshita and World War II” DVD box set. A fantastic film and a fantastic DVD box set that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © 1944 Shochiku Co. Ltd. Read More …
Kinoshita’s “Jubilation Street” features another side of the World War II and focuses on many characters who must relocate as the government wants their property for the war effort. The film also showcases Kinoshita’s experimentation style… Recommended! Image courtesy of © 1944 Shochiku Co. Ltd. Read More …
If you love Japanese cinema, not only is “The Living Magoroku” recommended for viewing but the DVD set is worth owning for its wonderful five films featuring Keisuke Kinoshita’s earlier work from World War II! Image courtesy of © 1943 Shochiku Co. Ltd. © 2014 Read More …
“The Young Girls of Rochefort” is a vibrant and energetic musical from Jacques Demy. Much more energy, singing and dancing and upbeat compared to “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”, for those who love American musicals will surely be entertained by the beautiful visuals, music and choreography Read More …
“The Moment of Truth” may not be as controversial as Francesco Rosi’s previous or even later films but it does show how far he was able to go when given that creative freedom and in the case of this film, that is to capture every Read More …
La Jetée and Sans Soleil – Blu-ray Edition One of the most influential, radical science-fiction films ever made and a mind-bending free-form travelogue: La Jetée and Sans Soleil couldn’t seem more different—but they’re the twin pillars of an unparalleled and uncompromising career in cinema. A Read More …