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Ishqiya (2010)
A great Indian Spaghetti roller coaster! Beautifully written, directed and got the perfect cast. Surely looking forward to see more films from this new director who already worked as assistant director in such great films like Omkara & Maqbool. >>: A-
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05-29-2010, 05:17 AM
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When the Last Sword is Drawn (2003). A convoluted and wonderful samurai flick set during the tumultuous modernization of Japan. The story itself was a little difficult to follow at first, but the commitment was worth the effort. In hindsight it unraveled in a remarkable fashion. The protagonists were superbly complex and true to themselves. This was a splendid drama with lots of great swordplay interspersed though out. The acting was top-notch, with quite a few familiar faces adorning the screen. The direction and camera work were perfect, with much attention paid to shot composition. The end tended to meander a bit, but the emotional soliloquy towards the end was simply brilliant. Overall a nice little modern Japanese samurai drama. Ashe.
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06-02-2010, 11:53 PM
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Ugetsu .
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06-03-2010, 04:17 AM
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Dolls (2002). From the opening scene to the last, Kitano's Dolls is a visual splendor. Unlike his other work, Kitano seems on the same page as Ki-duk Kim here, with astounding visuals and imagery and minimalist dialog; and this is not a bad thing. Definitely art house, this flick is not for everyone. But for those inclined towards the angst of unfair love as presented through a relentless series of symbolic and colorful visuals, then this will be quite the treat. The acting was sublime. The story itself is solid, and the direction is of course exceptional. The camera work is off the charts wonderful. This work might even challenge Hana-bi for Kitano's most powerful work to date. Ashe.
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06-06-2010, 03:43 AM
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Face (2004). This South Korean entry seems to be plagued with an identity crisis. It was not only predictable, but it could not figure out if it was horror, romance, or a story driven drama. Pretty weak for our friends from the Asian peninsula. LAte.
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06-07-2010, 10:50 PM
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Special viewing for my hundred horror 'project'.:)
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06-11-2010, 05:42 AM
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High and Low (1963). Kurosawa was at the height of his wondrous career when he made this crime drama. Made in two distinct movements with an incredible transition scene, this fabulous flick is Law and Order meets theatre proper. A simple story, it unravels with aplomb, revealing a paradox which has no simple solution sans tragedy, either financial or ethical. The procedural process of police work is painstakingly evinced to glorify not the excitement of the work, but instead the attention to detail. The ending will leave the viewer looking to lift his jaw back into its proper place. The acting is sublime, with Mifune and Nakadai the star of the first and second movement, respectively. The direction is of course masterful, with camera angles and editing that makes for such a wonderful production. An absolute treat to the serious fan of cinema. Merci beaucoup.
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