Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Labyrinth of Cinema 2019

  ★★ Watched 29 Mar 2023

  Obayashi #32

  Three hours of homages to movies I don't care about. What's not to love?

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  Hanagatami 2017

  ★★★ Watched 27 Mar 2023

  Obayashi #31

  Incredibly pretty. But largely thanks to the most annoying protagonist I've seen in an Obayashi film, I just did not care about what was happening. I appreciate the way these characters (very literally) revisit their childhood, a theme present in a lot of Obayashi's filmography.

Popular reviews

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  Emotion 1966

  ★★½ Watched 02 Mar 2023 1

  Obayashi #1

  Early experimental outing from Obayashi, the editing is a bit too quirky for my taste but the joy he puts in his craft is palpable. I found myself especially impressed by his eye for color here. Looking forward to seeing what else he has to offer.

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  Chizuko's Younger Sister 1991

  ★★★★★ Watched 04 Mar 2023

  Obayashi #5

  Growing up isn’t easy. Obayashi understands all the pressures that come with being a teenager. First love, grades, friendships or parents that want you to live up to the expectations set by an older sibling. After the death of her older sister Chizuko, Mika Kitao aimlessly drifts through adolescence. When she's attacked and saved by her sister's ghost, she starts on a path of awakening.
  The entire film is coated in such ethereal colors, watching felt like I…