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3 things about Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s EVIL DOES NOT EXIST

Posted on November 4, 2024 by robchristopher

Evil Does Not Exist [2023] 1. The sewage of five people is acceptable. 2. During the videocall, the consultant sits behind the wheel of his car. 3. Closeup of a bullethole in the deer’s hide.

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3 things about Makoto Shinkai’s THE GARDEN OF WORDS

Posted on July 16, 2024 by robchristopher

The Garden of Words [2013] 1. A satchel full of chocolate bars. 2. Rainy season weather updates. 3. Stairwell histronics.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s THE WIND RISES

Posted on May 10, 2024 by robchristopher

The Wind Rises [2013] 1. Passengers seated in the wings, to be replaced with bombs. 2. Derived from radiators. 3. Werner Herzog sings!

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3 things about Makoto Shinkai’s YOUR NAME.

Posted on March 14, 2024 by robchristopher

Your Name. [2016] 1. The café is a bus stop with a Suntory coffee vending machine. 2. “You sure do like your boobs.” 3. The impact creates a second, smaller lake.

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3 things about Wim Wenders’ PERFECT DAYS

Posted on March 10, 2024 by robchristopher

Perfect Days [2023] 1. He always leaves his wristwatch behind … except on the weekend. 2. “Patricia Highsmith knows everything about anxiety. She made me realize that fear and anxiety are different things.” 3. Second best use of Nina Simone … Continue reading →

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s PONYO

Posted on January 26, 2024 by robchristopher

Ponyo [2008] 1. Surging wave spirits. 2. “Ham! Ham! Ham!” 3. All the old ladies running up the hill.

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3 things about Kon Satoshi’s TOKYO GODFATHERS

Posted on December 23, 2023 by robchristopher

Tokyo Godfathers [2003] 1. Memorializing select moments with haiku. 2. She salvages a book on parenting. 3. Trolling the cemetery for nourishment.

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3 things about Hayao Miyazaki’s THE BOY AND THE HERON

Posted on December 16, 2023 by robchristopher

The Boy and the Heron [2023] 1. His mother turns to goo. 2. Parakeet droppings. 3. Rushing towards the flames.

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3 things about Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ASAKO I & II

Posted on October 11, 2023 by robchristopher

Asako I & II [2018] 1. Haughty acting critique. 2. Earthquake in the dark. Offscreen chandelier crash. 3. Unfazed by the news, he offers to drive her back to Tokyo.

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3 things about Yasujirô Ozu’s THE END OF SUMMER

Posted on September 20, 2023 by robchristopher

The End of Summer [1961] 1. He offers to scrub the floor. The girl compliments his technique. 2. “Enjoy your stay,” the bar hostess tells the men. 3. She must give her friend 100 yen every time she calls herself … Continue reading →

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