Category: Action/Adventure

[Film Review] Spirited Away: No-Face – The Allure of Loneliness (Concert of Childhood Memory)

Among the many characters in Spirited Away, No-Face (Kaonashi) is undoubtedly one of the most beloved. Audiences are drawn to…

[Film Review] Spirited Away – Have You Ever Forgotten Who You Are? (Concert of Childhood Memory)

Have you ever, in the rush of daily life, amidst the chaos and complexity of society, surrounded by both good…

[Film Review] Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: A Worthy Successor to the Trilogy

Though Matt Reeves—the director behind the acclaimed Planet of the Apes trilogy—has stepped away, Kingdom of the Planet of the…

[Film Review] Pinocchio 2022: A Moving Father-Son Tale and Anti-War Message

Today is April 1st—April Fool’s Day—so it seems fitting to review a film about the most iconic liar of all…

[Movie Review] Everything Everywhere All at Once: A Fusion of Eastern-Western Philosophy and the Struggles of Depression

Recently, Everything Everywhere All at Once won 7 Oscars, including the most prestigious award: Best Motion Picture of the Year.…

[Movie Review] Squid Game vs. Alice in Borderland: Which Survival Game Show Reigns Supreme?

In this piece, I’ll pit Squid Game against Alice in Borderland to see which survival game series—Korea’s or Japan’s—comes out…

[Film Review] Isle of Dogs: Dogs Are Friends!!!

Among cinephiles, Wes Anderson needs no introduction. The director is known for his one-of-a-kind filmmaking style—marked by symmetrical compositions in…

[Movie Review] “13 Assassins” – The Way of the Samurai: Duty or Loyalty?

In the Land of the Rising Sun, there’s a defining trait elevated to a martial code: the samurai. Unlike mere…