(In my opinion) Spirited Away (2001) Paprika (2006) Perfect Blue (1997) A Silent Voice (2017) Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End Of Evangelion (1997)
Category: Reviews
Puss In Boots (The Last Wish): Philosophy For Kids
The new Puss in Boots movie is a delightful animated adventure that follows the adventures of the swashbuckling feline hero as he embarks on a quest to save his friends and clear his name. While the film may seem like a lighthearted romp through a fantasy world, there are actually several philosophical themes that are…
HER and Long Distance Relationships
“Her” is a science-fiction romantic drama film that explores the theme of long distance relationships in a unique and thought-provoking way. The film, directed by Spike Jonze and released in 2013, tells the story of Theodore Twombly (played by Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely writer who develops a romantic relationship with an advanced artificial intelligence operating…
Wong Kar-Wai: Non-Linear Films
Wong Kar-wai is a Hong Kong filmmaker known for his unique visual style and non-linear narrative structure. In his films Chungking Express (1994) and Fallen Angels (1995), Wong Kar-wai employs the use of multiple stories in one movie, creating a complex and layered narrative that explores themes of love, loneliness, and the human condition. This…
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once: Review
“Everything Everywhere All At Once” is an ambitious and mind-bending film that explores the multiverse theory and the interconnectedness of all things. However, at its core, the movie is also a poignant story about the relationship between a mother and her daughter. Michelle Yeoh plays the role of a mother named Dao, who is a…
Cléo from 5 to 7: Cinematography
Cléo from 5 to 7 is a French film set in the 1960’s that follows a beautiful singer who is waiting for a medical test diagnosis that might confirm she has cancer. It shows the two hours between 5 and 7 and we follow Cléo navigate her life including questioning her own existence and mortality….
In The Mood For Love: Mise én Scene
In The Mood for Love is an incredibly stylized, aesthetically beautiful movie. This scene is one of the many scenes that showcase this stylization. In this scene, Mrs. Chan goes to the nearby noodle place and fills her thermos with noodles for dinner. She then goes back to her house and passes by her neighbor…
