Tag: japan
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Godzilla Minus One: Theory, Strategy, and the Philosophy of Uncertainty
When Godzilla Minus One (2023; dir. Takashi Yamazaki) dropped, it rejuvenated the most venerated kaiju after he had been brought to a new low by several schlocky American Godzilla stories like Godzilla vs. Kong. Minus One did this through its unique styling, bringing the story back to post-WWII Japan, and, most importantly, by putting forth a heartfelt story revolving…
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Comparing Ran (1985; dir. Akira Kurosawa) with Throne of Blood (1957; dir. Akira Kurosawa)
Ran has always been on my radar but I never got motivated enough to watch it before this week. The reasons I would want to watch it are straightforward and of obvious appeal to me, it’s a Jidaegeki (i.e., Japanese period piece) featuring samurai, directed by Akira Kurosawa and typically considered one of his best…
The Curated Life Worth Reading 