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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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I am so glad that so many folks enjoyed Paprika so much! My goal in nominating it was to bring a great piece of art to more folks so I'm glad it was appreciated! That said, it was my #2!! Here's my...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
I loved it but it was still my #4. So many great...

I loved it but it was still my #4. So many great films.
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Black Rain (1989) To be honest, I was wary...

Black Rain (1989)

To be honest, I was wary of watching this. It sounded terribly depressing, and it was, but it also was a fantastic film I am glad I saw, albeit not one I am in a hurry to...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
I had no concerns there. I knew it was hugely...

I had no concerns there. I knew it was hugely impressive and a masterpiece, I just didn't remember much of it and the feelings it evoked. I did think there was a chance I might not rate it as highly...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Paprika (2006)

So this was my recommendation, but the truth is I haven't sat down and watched this in about 10 years, since I was fortunate enough to see it for the second or third time at a...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Hanagatami (2017)

Well this was something! I'm so glad this was nominated, as there was virtually no chance I would have seen this otherwise, and it was a fascinating and beautiful film,...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Rashomon (1950)

I'd seen this once before. I've assumed throughout this HOF that this would be my #1. My second watch made that abundantly clear. This is an absolute masterpiece - probably one of...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Tears of the Black Tiger (2000). So this HOF...

Tears of the Black Tiger (2000).

So this HOF has been treating me well. Since a shaky experience with Chocolate, the films have all been at least outstanding in some respects. Some in many.
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Dust in the Wind (1986) I was not...

Dust in the Wind (1986)

I was not adequately prepared for this film. Usually, when I hear "coming-of-age romance," my mind doesn't go to either "narrative experimentation" or "unexplained time...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)

This film starts like a parody of martial arts films - a clash between two kung fu masters with threats to destroy each other's styles. Super cheesy. We then...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
OK so I just finished Snake in the Eagle's...

OK so I just finished Snake in the Eagle's Shadow. I don't have time to write right now, but I just wanted to say thanks. This movie was soooo much fun. I was so confused in the beginning but then it...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
I'd love to, thanks! I just need to make sure I...

I'd love to, thanks! I just need to make sure I see the post before the deadline as I'm not on the forum tons. Since you say it's very soon, I will keep an eye out.
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
It's been great! It's fun to get a chance to see...

It's been great! It's fun to get a chance to see films I would not have otherwise considered watching and getting to read other opinions and analyses has also been excellent as it's increased my...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Mother (2009):

Wow. This was fantastic. I'd seen Parasite, but that was the only one of Bong Joon Ha's films I'd seen previously. He is a master of tension, thrills, suspense, and social...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
That's fair, but even in fantasies, internal...

That's fair, but even in fantasies, internal story logic is important. If she had some magical powers from an amulet or something, fine. If she was genetically modified to learn at some incredible...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
I'd forgotten about that early scene as it's been...

I'd forgotten about that early scene as it's been a few days before I had the chance to write. Thanks for pointing this out.

However, even given the above, the idea that these activities would be...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Chocolate (2008) Ok, wow, I have mixed...

Chocolate (2008)

Ok, wow, I have mixed feelings here.

The first 15 minutes were just awful. It felt like a weirdly bastardized mashup of a telenovela and a music video. The music generally...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
In case it hasn’t been said, Chocolate is on...

In case it hasn’t been said, Chocolate is on Kanopy. Watching it next.
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Daimajin (1966) Well, this was something...

Daimajin (1966)

Well, this was something interesting. I definitely never would have watched it without you guys, so thank you! Calling this a monster movie would be misleading. This is a samurai...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
I think the fact that the characters don't have...

I think the fact that the characters don't have much room to grow tracks the film's themes. The rot from the occupation has put all the characters into terrible positions from which there is no...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
That's a cool idea and I agree that it would...

That's a cool idea and I agree that it would enhance your experience. The trick is knowing when it would do so and knowing when it would spoil the experience. Is there a way to know if you haven't...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
Absolutely! Having seen the film I can attest to...

Absolutely! Having seen the film I can attest to it being a fantastic essay. Wondering though, why read just before watching instead of after?
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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For anyone interested in a more detailed (and better) review of Drunken Angel: https://deepfocusreview.com/definitives/drunken-angel/
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
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Drunken Angel (1948, Akira Kurosawa)

This is a fascinating, if minor film in the Kurosawa oevre. As many note, it is primarily worth mention for the first casting of Toshiro Mifune as Matsunaga, a...
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Asian Film Hall of Fame
Posted By rbrayer
me too please and thank you

me too please and thank you

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