In this blog post, we will look back at the meaning of love and memory, and whether memory erasure is a choice that can bring happiness through the movie Eternal Sunshine. It’s Valentine’s Day, 2004. A man wakes up. His name is Joel Barish. It’s an ordinary morning, but his head feels a little heavy. As he waits for the train on his way to work, he impulsively runs to the...
Movie Review – Minority Report (Surveillance for convenience, is it really okay?)
In this blog post, we will look at whether the development of surveillance technology through the movie Minority Report only provides convenience to us, and what the problems behind it are. You enter a department store building to buy new jeans. As you pass the door, a small light flickers for a moment. A beautiful model appears on the screen you were looking at and calls out to you...
How did the movie Death Note create a unique narrative by combining genres?
In this blog post, we will look at how the movie Death Note combined the fantasy, mystery, and thriller genres to create an original and suspenseful narrative. Characteristics of the fantasy genre When you hear the word “fantasy,” you might think of movies like The Chronicles of Narnia or The Lord of the Rings, which feature new worlds, fairies, and races. But the fantasy genre is not...
Movie Review – How did Pretty Woman manage to harmonize conflict and humor?
In this blog post, we will take a look at how romantic comedies like the movie Pretty Woman manage to harmonize conflict and humor to win the hearts of the public. Introduction As spring gradually approaches and brings with it the colors of spring, the theater district begins to be decorated with colorful colors. Gray melos take a back seat for a while, and achromatic horror is still far...
Movie Review – A.I. (A robot with emotions, should it be respected like a human?)
In this blog post, we will discuss whether a robot with emotions should be respected like a human through the movie A.I. Machines are evolving. It will not be long before machines, specifically robots, have the ability to make their own decisions with intelligence. The 2001 movie A.I. went a step further and depicted robots with emotions. It is not yet known when such robots will be...
Movie Review – ‘Edward Scissorhands’, a work that blends folklore, mythology, melodrama, and parody?
In this blog post, we will look at how the movie ‘Edward Scissorhands’ harmoniously incorporates folklore, heroic mythology, fantasy melodrama, and horror parody. Introduction “Edward Scissorhands” is a very rich film. It contains quite a lot of elements. Unlike what we usually remember, ‘Edward Scissorhands’ is not just a fairy tale-like love story. Just by looking at the...
Movie Review – Dior and I (The Challenge of Raf Simons, a Minimalist Entering Haute Couture)
In this blog post, we take a deep look at the creativity and humanity of Raf Simons, who challenged haute couture with “Dior and I.” In my opinion, and based on what I know about documentaries, they are videos created for the purpose of conveying information. However, since documentaries have directors and cannot show vast amounts of data as is, they are edited, and since it is clear that...
Can Guido, the character in “8 and a Half,” establish his artistic identity amid the pain of creation?
In this blog post, we will look at how Guido from the movie 8½ explores his identity as an artist in the midst of the pain of creation. Guido, a famous film director, is mentally and physically exhausted due to the pressure of his next film and the exhaustion of running out of ideas. The opening sequence, which begins with his nightmare, shows the situation and state of mind in which Guido...
Movie Review – The Birds (How rational can we be in the face of unknown horror?)
In this blog post, we’ll explore how rational we can be in the face of unknown horror through Hitchcock’s The Birds. Alfred Hitchcock is a director praised for his mise-en-scène, and his work has been recognized for his psychological thrillers and his mastery of mise-en-scène and film psychology. Especially in the horror genre, Hitchcockian tropes and devices have become common...
Movie Review – Planet of the Apes (Are humans really superior to animals?)
In this blog post, I will look back at the relationship between humans and animals through the movie Planet of the Apes and ask questions about human superiority. For thousands of years, humans have been constantly developing science and technology and changing their lifestyles. At least within the framework of human knowledge, humans are probably the only animals that have established...