‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’: A Smart, Slick, and Self-Reflexive Marriage Story
Exploring the racial dynamics within the Prime series 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith'.
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The Legacy of Hayao Miyazaki (So Far)
Looking back at the enduring legacy of Hayao Miyazaki and his contributions to animation, films, and Japan.
From “Last” Film to Latest Film: Looking at Hayao Miyazaki’s ‘The Wind Rises’ and ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Revisiting Miyazaki’s long-considered “last” film and examining how it originally served as the culmination of his storied career.
A Retrospect of ‘Spirited Away’: Miyazaki’s Masterpiece Where Whim and Wisdom Collide
Making the case for 'Spirited Away' as Miyazaki's masterpiece.
‘My Neighbor Totoro’: When the Archeologist Becomes the Artifact
Considering 'My Neighbor Totoro' as the most interesting movie to consider in Hayao Miyazaki’s filmography.
‘Princess Mononoke’: A Darker Shade of Miyazaki Magic
'Princess Mononoke' may be a pricklier film to appreciate, but that makes it all the more rewarding.
From ‘Saving Face’ to ‘The Half of It’: Wrestling with Shame and Desire Across Time
Exploring the cinematic sisterhood of 'Saving Face' and 'The Half of It' and their contributions to queer, Asian, and queer...
Wong Kar-Wai: Celebrating Celluloid and Sad Songs
Taking a musical journey through Wong Kar-wai's best needle drops and soundtracks.
The Kind Gaze of Time in ‘In the Mood for Love’
Time in 'In the Mood for Love' carries an urgency that feels pregnant, an intentionality that is unignorable.
In Memory of CoCo Lee
A note of celebration and gratitude to CoCo Lee.
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