From Oppenheimer to the Classroom: Cillian Murphy on becoming Headteacher ‘Steve’
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Whether he is embodying the tormented genius Oppenheimer, the brooding antihero Thomas Shelby, or the quietly compelling Steve,…
Beyond the Bars: Alejandro Amenábar, Julio Peña Fernández, and Alessandro Borghi dive into the heart of Cervantes’ captivity in ‘The Captive’
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Alejandro Amenábar is a Chilean-born Spanish filmmaker known for his mastery of suspense and thought-provoking storytelling. He gained…
The Captive (2025) TIFF Review: The Tale of Cervantes
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For some inexplicable reason, the only association I had with Cervantes was his legendary novel Don Quixote, which…
Actress Mei Nagano reflects on bringing ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’ to life in its live-action adaptation
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I remember watching the trailer of Burn the House Down when it first released back in 2023. It…
Kakukaku Shikajika (2025) Fantasia Review: The emotional odyssey of a manga artist
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Back in 2009, Vol. 1 of Princess Jellyfish was the first manga I ever read by the acclaimed…
Manga Artist Akiko (Acco) Higashimura unpacks the heart and soul of ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’
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My journey with Akiko (Acco) Higashimura’s work began with the quirky brilliance of Princess Jellyfish, a manga that…
Actress Mei Nagano reflects on bringing ‘Kakukaku Shikajika’ to life in its live-action adaptation (Japanese Ver.)
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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。
Ravens (2024) NYAFF Review: The Life and Times of a legendary Japanese Photographer
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Yoko Wanibe, Masahisa Fukase’s ex-wife, once said of him: “With a camera in front of his eye, he…
Inside the Vision: Golden Globe winner Tadanobu Asano and Oscar-nominated Director Mark Gill on crafting ‘Ravens’
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At the age of 18, British director Mark Gill embarked on his creative journey by signing a recording…
Actor Lee Dong-hwi and Director Lee Ki-hyuk share insights on ‘Method Acting’
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South Korean actor Lee Dong-hwi burst onto the film scene in 2012 with Run to the South, but…
