In contrast to other Ghibli films which usually have extremely detailed animation whereas “Only Yesterday” often has empty or washed out backgrounds and colors which fade and lose detail toward the… read review
“Funny Games” is a film which emotionally brutalizes the audience via inescapable passive aggressive menace punctuated with occasional actual violence. We never really see the violence but rather have… read review
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I have quibbles. But only quibbles: A little long on the set-up. The invasion through a hole in the sky is a ridiculous trope which needs to be retired. The Iron Man/Thor… read review
“Totoro” is, unreservedly, the best movie for kids (and among the best for adults) that I have ever seen. The cornerstone of it’s success, in my mind, is respect. Respect for adults, for children… read review
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