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The “Eclipse Series 38: Masaki Kobayashi Against the System” DVD box set is a sample of Masaki Kobayashi’s work and what he has done for his entire career. His humanism and pacifism is noted throughout his career and while he may be known best for Read More …
“The Inheritance” is a film that benefits from its use of 2:40:1 and capturing more of the surroundings of its characters, the film also benefits from the performances of its cast and also clever writing. As the fourth film presented in the “Eclipse Series 38: Read More …
When it comes to a message about the changes upon Japan society because of the U.S. military bases, Kobayashi’s “Black River” definitely showcases a message of a corrupted culture. As the third film featured in the “Eclipse Series 38: Masaki Kobayashi Against the System”, “Black Read More …
“I Will Buy You” is an exciting and enjoyable film from Masaki Kobayashi showing us the big business of recruiting a star college baseball player for the big leagues and how far these scouts would go, as well as the handlers and even the athlete Read More …
“The Thick-Walled Room” is a fascinating film by Masaki Kobayashi and as an earlier work, he would go so much further in a film like “The Human Condition” over a decade later. But a film such as “The Thick-Walled Room”, goes to show how bold Read More …