Elena Goh reviews this complex and problematic Netflix produced Japanese psychological thriller about a toxic and intense lesbian couple. “You smile when you lie,” Rei …
‘Ride or Die (彼女)’ (2021) – Review
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Almost Perfect: ‘I Was Born, But…’ Review
Ivan Noden reviews Yasujirō Ozus’s 1932 Japanese silent film about the struggles of two brothers understanding grown-ups and integrating within a social circle. The first …
LEAFF 2021: ‘Zokki’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …
LEAFF 2021: ‘Ushiku’ Review
LEAFF 2021 celebrates its sixth year with a programme of thirty films from celebrated and debut filmmakers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to bring …
BFI London Film Festival: ‘Belle’ Review
BFI’s London Film Festival is in town! The FilmSoc Blog is back for the 65th edition of the city’s largest film festival, delivering a look …
London East Asia Film Festival: ‘True Mothers’ Review
LEAFF 2020 celebrates its fifth year with a programme of ten films from celebrated and debut film makers. Championing East Asian cinema, LEAFF aims to …
Mizoguchi for Her: Woman in ‘The Life of Oharu’
Milo Garner takes a look at the celebrated Japanese director’s feminist legacy. Kenji Mizoguchi, born in 1898, was a giant of Japanese cinema. Active from …