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Why does Wong Kar Wai continue to influence us after so many years?

Wong Kar Wai, the iconic Hong Kong filmmaker, has left an indelible mark on global cinema that continues to influence filmmakers, artists, and audiences alike, even decades after the release of his most famous works.

Posted on 28 Aug 2024 by siibillamlawPosted in EditorialTagged Essay, Essays, Guest, Wong Kar-wai. Leave a comment

Uzumaki (and the Problems with Adapting Junji Ito)

Uzumaki (and the Problems with Adapting Junji Ito)

Uzumaki, the movie, will no doubt be many people’s first foray into the twisted mind of Junji Ito – so does it do him justice?

Posted on 9 Mar 202111 Mar 2021 by siibillamlawPosted in Horror, Japan, MangaTagged 2000, Asumi Miwa, Denden, Eriko Hatsune, Essays, Fhi Fan, Higuchinsky, Hinako Saeki, Junji Ito, Keiko Takahashi, Masami Horiuchi, Ren Osugi, Review, Sadao Abe, Shin Eun-kyung, Taro Suwa, Toru Tezuka. 1 Comment

On the Staying Power of The Journey to the West

On the Staying Power of The Journey to the West

One of China's oldest, most-adapted novels. What is it about the Journey that has stuck with us for so long?

Posted on 31 Jan 20195 Aug 2023 by siibillamlawPosted in Adventure, China, EditorialTagged Editorial, Essays, Journey to the West. Leave a comment

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