Dark Society Film of the Week 2025 #12
Visceral and emotional. Love, motherhood, and the complexities of human relationships.
At first i wasn't a fan of the unconventional 1:1 aspect ratio but after a while one gets used to ot and it's true that it creates a claustrophobic, intimate atmosphere that mirrors the characters' emotional confinement. Amd then the play with the aspect ratio at key points in the narrative further amplifies the story’s emotional crescendos.
Regarding the performances, they…

Dark Society Film of the Week 2025 challenge #11
This film, the first in an ambitious trilogy, lays a profound foundation by exploring the moral dilemmas faced during Japan's wartime era. It immerses us in the story of a pacifist struggling to reconcile his humanistic ideals with the harsh realities of militarism and exploitation. Kobayashi's direction shines in its ability to juxtapose the vast landscapes of Manchuria against the intimate turmoil within Kaji’s soul. The cinematography is striking, using the…

Dark Society watch #4
Culprit: @Mirza Man
Theme: this is Art with capital A
Verdict: very good (7/10)
I'm usually not a fan of Collin Farrel work, so I'm not sure I'd watch it if it wasn't rec to me. It's true I praise Brendan Gleeson work much more, but I don't have great memories of these two in "In Bruges", so there's that.
Ghosting is neither easy to do neither easy to accept if ppl live in a small…