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[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] The King Lear of Korea and Japan, Lee Soon-jae and Nakadai Tatsuya, Two Masters Rest

[Joo Seong-cheol's Locker] The King Lear of Korea and Japan, Lee Soon-jae and Nakadai Tatsuya, Two Masters Rest

I become fascinated by objects in movies. I fall into deep contemplation about why those objects were placed in front of the camera, whether by the director, cinematographer, art director, or actors. 'Joo Seong-cheol's Locker' is a record of the objects in movies that have lightly stepped on my eyes.
“O poor and naked souls who are suffering from this harsh storm somewhere. How are you enduring this fierce storm, clutching your hungry belly without a room to lay your head, dressed in rags under a hole-ridden window. I have been too indifferent to you all this time.
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth from 100 years ago would return.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ②

At the end of last year, at the Japan Academy, the awards beat hot releases such as “Last Mile” and “Kingdom 4” to win seven categories: best picture, best director, best screenplay, best actor, best cinematography, best lighting, and best editing.
This is a structure that connects the filming set of the late Edo period with that of a modern-day historical drama. The former is an era in which the shogunate was in decline ahead of the Meiji Restoration, while the latter is a period that came after the heyday of 1970s-80s historical dramas—when...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
'Michael' Brought Up by 'Bob Fosse' ① : A 'Cabaret' Packed With Liza Minnelli's Charm

'Michael' Brought Up by 'Bob Fosse' ① : A 'Cabaret' Packed With Liza Minnelli's Charm

‘Cabaret’〈bracketed〉 won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) in 1973, the same year it also won the Academy Award for Best Director (Bob Fosse) and Best Actress (Liza Minnelli).
Along with the box-office success of 〈Michael〉 , the most welcome thing it brought was Bob Fosse, a dancer and director who has said he was inspired by Michael Jackson's childhood memories. After introducing 〈All That Jazz〉 (1979) at ‘Jo Seong-cheol’s Locker’, a piece that won the Palme d'Or in...
Yasujiro Ozu's Warm Greeting 'Hello' Releases on February 11!

Yasujiro Ozu's Warm Greeting 'Hello' Releases on February 11!

A timeless classic that will open the new year with warm laughter, a must-see!
The great master of world cinema, director Yasujiro Ozu's most delightful and charming masterpiece, 〈Hello〉, is set to be released in domestic theaters on February 11 , and the main poster (2 types) has been unveiled.
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[Photo &] "TV Please Buy" Kids... Ozu Yasujiro's Greatest Masterpiece 'Hello'

A Hidden Gem from the Four Masters of Japanese Cinema, Remastered Official Release Confirmed for February 11
"TV Please Buy" marks the adorable rebellion of children who suddenly fall silent, coming to the screen. Among the filmography of Ozu Yasujiro, who is regarded as one of the four masters of Japanese cinema alongside Mizoguchi Kenji, Naruse Mikio, and Kurosawa Akira, the most beloved masterpiece,...
From Nobuko Miyamoto to Ken Watanabe! The Glamorous Lineup of 'Tampopo'

From Nobuko Miyamoto to Ken Watanabe! The Glamorous Lineup of 'Tampopo'

The Best Story Created by the Gathering of Japan's National Actors!
As it celebrates its 40th anniversary and prepares for its first domestic release, Tampopo is drawing attention to its four lead actors who have completed a perfect story. Tampopo is a warm gourmet drama about six people who come together to save a ramen shop with no customers, each contributing...
Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky Rap Battle 'The Outcome is Decided' Shocking Confession

Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky Rap Battle 'The Outcome is Decided' Shocking Confession

Impromptu rap battle in Spike Lee's new film...70-year-old Washington 'has been a closet rapper for 40 years'
Two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington (70) and rapper A$AP Rocky confessed that the outcome of their rap battle in the film has been decided.In Spike Lee's new film 'From Heaven to Hell', the scene where wealthy music executive David King and rookie rapper Young Felon engage in a rap...