Hamaguchi's "Evil Does Not Exist" impresses with poised delivery but suffers from deadpan acting and an unembellished style that is bland even for slow cinema.
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.
Diving into two of his latest films, "Way of Life" and "Techno Brothers", Hirobumi Watanabe touches on music, humor, and the future of Japanese cinema.
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, director of the world-wide hit "Drive My Car" is ready to take on the Hollywood challenge if offered the chance.
It reflects the world’s newfound appreciation for the spiritual elements of Japanese films when lifestyles and values have greatly shifted with the pandemic.
After its Cannes, Bafta, and Golden Globe Awards, director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s ‘Drive My Car’ strikes again, winning the best international feature at the Oscars.
Award-winning director Ryusuke Hamaguchi is celebrated again for his film based on Haruki Murakami’s short story by the same name.
He has an incomparable aesthetic vision and offbeat sense of humor. Many contend that American director Wes Anderson has “never made a bad movie,...
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda's film, Shoplifters (Manbiki Kazoku) won the Palme d'Or—the highest prize awarded—at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival held recently. This brilliant...
