Tag Archives: Live action

The art of fading into the scenery; introducing Megane

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Celeste

The only way I can think to describe Megane is “a movie for B-type personalities”. It ambles along at a pace that – to the outside observer – seems foreign, but somehow fascinating. Other than that, it’s hard to pin … Continue reading →

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Bitter sweet school days; All About Lily Chou-Chou

Posted on August 14, 2008 by bateszi

Back in June, I reviewed a Japanese live action film called Linda Linda Linda. It was a great movie, so great, in fact, that it encouraged me to dig deeply into the depths of Japanese cinema. Since then, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Linda Linda Linda; slice of life done good

Posted on June 23, 2008 by bateszi

While I’m fairly confident that I’ve built up some decent knowledge of anime over the past few years, I can’t say the same for Japanese live action. Sure, I’ve watched many of the cult classics; Audition, Azumi, Battle Royale, Ringu, … Continue reading →

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A movie about Ping Pong, can’t be good, surely?

Posted on July 29, 2007 by bateszi

One of my favourite films of all time; a charming and philosophical portrait of human nature painted by an eccentric quartet of characters in love with ping pong. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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Densha Otoko TV – If Looks Could Kill

Posted on June 25, 2006 by bateszi

Tsuyoshi Yamada is an otaku… a lonely otaku. He throws away his free time watching anime and surfing the net, dreaming of one day falling in love, but alas, he is merely an awkward, shy bloke who lives in his … Continue reading →

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