The legacy, global appeal, and profound impact of Akira Kurosawa on cinematic storytelling were the focus of author and analyst Peter Tasker on April 11.
"Oppenheimer" immerses the audience in the atmosphere of the Manhattan Project, but it does not capture the unimaginable suffering of its victims.
Was Oppenheimer a genius, victim, hero, fool, egotist, patriot, confused soul, or all of the above? Nolan's film leaves it up to you to make up...
Godzilla wins 2024 Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects." A metaphor for all human destructiveness, what else does it teach us about Japan and humanity?
"Perfect Days" follows the simple life of a janitor who views the world with kindness, challenging the often complex, materialistic outlook of modern society.
Yohei Kotsuji's "A Foggy Paradise," which premiered at Japan's biggest film festival, is an enigmatic feature exploring the complex theme of life's ambiguity.
The biggest film festival in Japan welcomed luminaries and celebrities like German director Wim Wenders ("Perfect Days") and Japanese actress Yui Aragaki.
At the Busan International Film Festival, director Nobuhiro Suwa describes the energy of young filmmakers while his mentee Akira Yamamoto debuts his latest film.
The 2023 Praemium Imperiale Awards recognize excellence in fine and performing arts and archtecture, much like the Nobel Prize recognizes the sciences.
The force has always been strong with Star Wars in Japan, but the eponymous character of the new TV series Ahsoka seems to have special resonance...
Less than a year since its debut, the latest ONE PIECE film will return to theaters, with estimates suggesting it could surpass the ¥1 billion JPY...
Takeshi Fukunaga discusses Japanese culture beyond predictable tropes and rediscovering his home country after studying film in the United States.