Tokyo Story – The Criterion Collection #217 (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Entertaining, heartbreaking and relatable, I feel that Ozu Yasujiro’s 1953 film “Tokyo Story” is a cinematic masterpiece that many people raised by loving parents can relate to forever. And a film that can easily make someone make a difference or consider the thought of spending Read More …

Army (as part of the Eclipse Series 41: Kinoshita and World War II) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Army” starts to make its transition from the early propagandist war films from Kinoshita to a film which is considered as an anti-war film, and easily leading the director to create his true anti-war film “Morning for the Osone Family” two years later. A fascinating Read More …

Jubilation Street (as part of the Eclipse Series 41: Kinoshita and World War II) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

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 …

Port of Flowers (as part of the Eclipse Series 41: Kinoshita and World War II) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“Port of Flowers” is one of the two films that Kinoshita Keisuke directed that year.  The film is upbeat, humorous, captivating and quite enjoyable!  A wonderful addition to the “Eclipse Series 41: Kinoshita and World War II”! Image courtesy of © 1943 Shochiku Co. Ltd. Read More …