The Ⱥnswer Is Not Nearby: ࿇ Ophelia ࿇
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Independent Thai director, Pen-ek Ratanaruang, delivers a spiritually enchanting, surreal, haunting, & dreamy experience with Last Life in the Universe (2003). An experience that was quite unexpected, but a welcome one. Pen-ek Ratanaruang is a director that has been on my radar for quite some time now. And I must say, his style of directing quickly gained my attention to soon pick apart the rest of this mastermind’s work. Last Life in…
༒ In the White Darkness: Anamnesis ༒
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Hideaki Anno delivers with one of the most underrated masterpieces of his time. As Ritual (2000) being his 2nd live action film, this was rather a surprise judging from his filmography. Most commonly known for his cutting-edge works on Neon Genesis Evangelion. This was my first film from his collection. And I can certainly say, Hideaki does not shy away from digging his nails into the realism of loneliness, distorted love, detachment…
The Rivers of Hell †
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Hades is told in the perspective of a woman that is trapped in a inducing dream-like state. As we see the stages of her relationship being represented in the 5 rivers of Hell.
It’s very rejuvenating to see young and new directors putting their visionary print for the cinema world to see. And to view their earnest and most promising projects to showcase their vision/style is through their beginning stages of short films.
Kevin…
Vermillion Soul †
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The Devil’s Candy revolves around a metal head-grunge family that moves into their dream home, but soon are tormented by the satanic forces that lie ahead.
I was quite surprised that I haven’t heard of this film until earlier this morning. As soon as I read the synopsis and did some minor research, I was instantly gripped by the style and direction of this film. Nowadays, modernized horror films are generally similar in many ways since…
