Entertainment Interviews, Film and TV Reviews and Interviews since 1993
“Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Thee Crime Dramas” is a fantastic DVD release. The Criterion Collection has been a solid supporter of Ozu’s work and to see these three crime dramas finally be released in the U.S., has been a long time in waiting Read More …
“Dragnet Girl” is a wonderful inclusion to the “Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Thee Crime Dramas”. It’s no doubt a film that is inspired by Ozu’s love for Hollywood film noir. Image courtesy of © 1933 Shochiku Co., Ltd. 2015 The Criterion Collection. All Read More …
This film is another wonderful addition to the “Eclipse Series #42 – Silent Ozu: Three Crime Dramas”. It’s shorter and much darker than the other two films, but still, entertaining and keeps you on your feet as how you think the film may end, may Read More …
“An Autumn Afternoon†is a fantastic film that shows us another perspective of a modern Japanese family towards marriage. An enjoyable final film by legendary director Yasujiro Ozu! Image courtesy of © 1962 Shochiku Co. Ltd. 2015 The Criterion Collection. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: An Read More …
“Late Spring” is a fantastic film that captures the changing of Japanese family life and the clash between traditional and modern perspectives. But it’s also a film, among many other Ozu films that shows us why Yasujiro Ozu is one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Captivating and powerful, “Late Spring” is a magnificent portrayal of the changing Japanese family and a film that I highly recommend! Read More …
THE ONLY SON/THERE WAS A FATHER: TWO FILMS BY YASUJIRO OZU These rare early films from Yasujiro Ozu (Tokyo Story, An Autumn Afternoon) are considered by many to be two of the Japanese director’s finest works, paving the way for a career among the most Read More …
Another fantastic family driven silent film by Yasujiro Ozu. The 1932 film “I Was Born, But…” is an excellent film that depicts childhood bullying, family, career and relationship between parents and children. An effective story that works well for this silent film due to its Read More …