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Read More 13 views3 minute read Film Talks From Oppenheimer to the Classroom: Cillian Murphy on becoming Headteacher ‘Steve’ByLakshmiOctober 3, 2025 Whether he is embodying the tormented genius Oppenheimer, the brooding antihero Thomas Shelby, or the quietly compelling Steve,… Read More
Read More 12 views13 minute read Film Talks Beyond the Bars: Alejandro Amenábar, Julio Peña Fernández, and Alessandro Borghi dive into the heart of Cervantes’ captivity in ‘The Captive’ByLakshmiSeptember 18, 2025 Alejandro Amenábar is a Chilean-born Spanish filmmaker known for his mastery of suspense and thought-provoking storytelling. He gained… Read More
Read More 7 views2 minute read Film Meadowlarks (2025) TIFF Review: A sentimental reunion in BanffByLakshmiSeptember 18, 2025 In her 2017 documentary Birth of a Family, Tasha Hubbard delves into the powerful story of Betty Ann… Read More
Read More 36 views4 minute read Film Talks Actress Mei Nagano reflects on bringing ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’ to life in its live-action adaptationByLakshmiAugust 28, 2025 I remember watching the trailer of Burn the House Down when it first released back in 2023. It… Read More
Read More 18 views3 minute read Film Kakukaku Shikajika (2025) Fantasia Review: The emotional odyssey of a manga artistByLakshmiAugust 28, 2025 Back in 2009, Vol. 1 of Princess Jellyfish was the first manga I ever read by the acclaimed… Read More
Read More 40 views4 minute read Film Talks Manga Artist Akiko (Acco) Higashimura unpacks the heart and soul of ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’ByLakshmiAugust 27, 2025 My journey with Akiko (Acco) Higashimura’s work began with the quirky brilliance of Princess Jellyfish, a manga that… Read More
Read More 22 views1 minute read Film Talks Actress Mei Nagano reflects on bringing ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’ to life in its live-action adaptation (Japanese Ver.)ByLakshmiAugust 27, 2025 2023年に『燃え尽きるまで』の予告編を初めて観たときのことを今でも覚えています。あの作品はまさにどこにでも登場していて、当時最も話題になっていたリミテッドシリーズのひとつだったと思います。私のホーム画面にも何度も表示され、ついに好奇心から再生してみました。それが、永野芽郁さんを初めて観た瞬間でした。 Read More
Read More 18 views3 minute read Film Ravens (2024) NYAFF Review: The Life and Times of a legendary Japanese PhotographerByLakshmiAugust 5, 2025 Yoko Wanibe, Masahisa Fukase’s ex-wife, once said of him: “With a camera in front of his eye, he… Read More
Read More 36 views7 minute read Film Talks Inside the Vision: Golden Globe winner Tadanobu Asano and Oscar-nominated Director Mark Gill on crafting ‘Ravens’ByLakshmiAugust 5, 2025 At the age of 18, British director Mark Gill embarked on his creative journey by signing a recording… Read More