I am a fan of Jun Lana’s Die Beautiful, a 2016 drama and comedy film that premiered at the 29th Tokyo International Film Festival. The film won the Audience Award while the lead actor, Paolo Ballesteros won Best Actor. Die Beautiful (2016) garnered the attention it received. In fact, the film deserves more because ofContinue reading “Thoughts on The Panti Sisters (2019)”
Category Archives: Pop Culture & Reviews
This category focuses on pop culture and the main blogger’s views on TV shows, online series and films.
Drawer Hobs (2011) | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review
The animation Drawer Hobs (2011) by Director Kazuchika Kise known for his work on Ghost in the Shell only runs for 24 minutes. But from the moment it started and ended, I can not stop thinking about my life choices. Do not get me wrong. My statement may seem frustrating for some; however, that isContinue reading “Drawer Hobs (2011) | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review”
Our 30-Minute Sessions | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review
After loving the musical comedy Lady Maiko (2014), the next film I watched that day was Our 30-Minute Sessions (2020). Just a little context, I usually do not read the synopsis or watch trailers. Well, in this case, maybe I have seen a short presentation during the JFF Plus press briefing. But I did notContinue reading “Our 30-Minute Sessions | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review”
Lady Maiko | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review
A thousand thanks. I beseech your pardon. The pleasure will be mine. These are three sentences you’ll always hear (or, maybe read is the correct word) the characters say in the film Lady Miko. Honestly, I like it because it’s beautiful to hear like a piece of music. Their language and most importantly the storyContinue reading “Lady Maiko | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review”
Stolen Identity | JFF Plus: Online Festival 2020 Review
A smartphone can be a treasure trove. It is a line from the film Stolen Identity released in 2018. The line may seem like an understatement; however, it is a fact and valid in several situations. This film does not need to teach us this, but sadly, it is something that people often neglect.
