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Stephen Day
27Nov08
I caught your review of Taste of Tea, and though I really enjoyed it, I understand where you're coming from. I just wanted to recommend Tokyo Sonata, it's a more organized and flowing version of Taste of Tea. Little darker too, which I'm sure you'd like.
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The Graduate
Never dull for a moment, filled with wonderfully funny moments, compelling plot developments, the lovely music of Simon & Garfunkel, terrific performances, and keen insight into the lives of people… read review
Hiroshima, mon amour
I’m bothered by the unnatural, weighty and abstracted dialogue. Marienbad had the same problem, but it kinda sorta worked there. Here it was a distraction. Otherwise, it’s fascinating, hyponitizing… read review
The Taste of Tea
This seemed like it should have been my kind of movie, but I found it too aimless (not to mention too long). Certain scenes on their own were clever or sweet or funny, but the lack of a cohesive voice… read review
Café Lumière
Hou’s tribute to Ozu is flawed and occasionally dull, but I think it’s a success for the most part. Hou has always had a touch of Ozu in him, and if he doesn’t get the specifics right, at least the… read review
