Our Little Sister (2015)

Kore-eda at his most gentle is probably not him at his best in "Our Little Sister".

After Life (1998) vs Departures (2008)

Life and death explored in Kore-eda Hirokazu "After Life" and Yojiro Takita's "Departures".

Hong Sang-soo's "The Woman Who Ran" is the peaceful escape we're all looking for.

Kore-eda Hirokazu's gentle breeze "After the Storm".

A 61st attempt at reading books Every 14 Days.

Takashi Miike's 2001 "Agitator" is his big brother to "Ichi the Killer's" little brother.

Yosuke Fujita's assured debut is far from the ordinary about a group of individuals who are far from fine.

Growing up with Jae-eun Jeong's "Take Care of my Cat" and Fumihiko Sori's "Ping Pong".

Collective thoughts on Katsuhito Ishii's "The Taste of Tea" and Kore-eda Hirokazu's "Maborosi".

My review of Takashi Komuro's "Water with Life" for Asian Movie Pulse.