The easy way would be to explain everything through mental illness, but if we explore beyond the obvious, we find that Perfect Blue is mainly about identity and the self.
There is always a gap between our real and ideal selves, the problem begins when this gap becomes too large. Moreover, society sometimes forces decisions about our identity upon us that we give in to, and puts pressure on us to meet its expectations. Mima is forced to be an…
A fantastic exploration of the Metal genre, its history, and culture. It looks at different subgenres of Metal ranging from the classic Heavy Metal bands to the more extreme Death Metal scene. It investigates the philosophy behind the genre and also the backlash and controversies it has endured. Overall, a must-watch for any Metal fan, but I would also recommend it to people who don't know Metal really well.
Ceylan's third feature film, which won him the Grand Prix at Cannes, is a big improvement over the previous two. There is a lot more depth to the characters and it's easier to empathize with them. I thought that in Kasaba and Clouds of May, there were a lot of scenes that could've been cut and both movies were longer than they should've been, that's not the issue here. The pacing is on point, and almost no scene feels pointless.…
