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May 17th, 2012
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If you have seen Ju-on or any of its sequels then this should be a treat. Katasumi and 4444444444 by director Takashi Shimizu is the precursor to the modern legend of Ju-on. Commissioned by Kansai Telecasting Corporation, Katasumi and 4444444444 … more
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May 16, 2012
Movie Review: Rolling Bomber Special
I believe most of us (at least in Indonesia) have been exposed to and has loved Japanese Sentai television shows featuring heroes battling the forces of evil in multicolored tights. Shows like Goggle V, Bioman, and for the younger folks, … more
May 15, 2012
Movie Review: TUB
A film that begins with a man masturbating in the shower, TUB by Bobby Miller combines comedy and grotesque visuals in a short film. This Sundance-official selection is truly strange, with scenes involving masturbation, dumping babies in a garbage bin, and … more
May 14, 2012
Movie Review: The Rules of the Game
A short British film that is lighthearted in its approach to a dramatic storyline, The Rules of the Game by Tom Daley is a very clever narrative and a hell of a short film. Taking place mainly in a huge … more
May 11, 2012
Nepenthes Spring/Summer 2012 collection
Nepenthes, the New York-based menswear brand is showcasing its Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The brand born from the blend of heritage names of American brands and Japanese personality stayed in the realms of clean stylings workwear shirts and chino with elements … more
May 11, 2012
Movie Review: Once It Started It Could Not End Otherwise
A computer animated film that plays on conventions of horror filmmaking, Once It Started It Could Not End Otherwise is a scary short you must experience. Directed by Kelly Sears, the film recounts terrifying and strange occurrences that happened in a highschool … more
May 10, 2012
Movie Review: Being Elmo – A Puppeteer’s Journey
‘Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey’ is a heartwarming look on the modest beginnings of Kevin Clash – the man behind the most adored children’s character on Sesame Street, Elmo. The documentary chronicles Clash’s early years in Baltimore, Maryland and his … more
May 9, 2012
Movie Review: The Avengers
The wait is finally over. After 4 years of planning, 5 preceding standalone superhero flicks (Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger), and billions of bucks at the box office, this summer’s highly anticipated … more
May 8, 2012
Movie Review: First Position (Bess Kargman, 2012)
A compelling documentary of talented young ballet dancers competing for the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix which rewards full scholarship to world’s top ballet institutions. The film centers around 6 characters with age ranging from 10 to 17 with different … more
May 7, 2012
Movie Review: The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends
We engage in many activities we consider unimportant. Most of the time recreation is seen as a distraction, acts that are trivial in the grand scheme of life. But when put under the microscope, we find that those activities are … more
May 4, 2012
Movie Review: The Cat With Hands
A very short-short, The Cat With Hands is a spooky film by director Robert Morgan. The film tells a folk-tale of a cat in the woods that likes to eat people. Told with a combination live action and dreamy stop-motion … more
May 3, 2012
Movie Review: High Tech, Low Life
Premiering at Tribeca Film Festival last week, this documentary of two Chinese bloggers portrays how social media changes the way for citizens in China to have their voices heard. A superpower country known for restricted access to major social media, … more
May 2, 2012
Movie Review: Amar (All Great Achievements Require Time)
There are films that put on the screen the lives of others and move you and Amar (all great achievements require time) is one of them. A documentary by British filmmaker Andrew Hinton, this short film follows a young boy … more