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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column 4: Imagining the great transformation of an era — The King’s Speech, Volume 3
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His final movie recommendation of this series is The King’s Speech. -
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An ordinary love, an ever-changing city, and a protagonist who doesn’t grow up; Rikiya Imaizumi’s Over the Town
Over the Town, directed by Rikiya Imaizumi, is finally going to be released in theaters after a one-year delay. The film portrays a protagonist whose emotional landscape stays the same in contrast to the rapidly changing Shimokitazawa area. We dive into Rikiya Imaizumi’s filmmaking in this interview. -
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「時音」Vol.12 The Idea Behind Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda’s Film: “Truth Only Exists Right by You”
Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda Talks About Truth He Wanted to Convery in His First Film, A Garden of Camellias. -
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Tokyo Young Love Series Volume 1: An Analysis of Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita and its Protagonist’s Uncomfortable Behavior
Tokyo Young Love is a series of essays about love stories set in Tokyo by Tokyo-based writer Shuden Girl. In this first installment, Shuden Girl takes a close look at the movie Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita (in Japanese, I Fell in Love Like a Flower Bouquet) starring Kasumi Arimura and Masaki Suda. -
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The producer of the hip-hop head bible, “Style Wars,” talks about the early days of hip-hop — “Style Wars” collector’s items now available from TOKION
Today is the first day “Style Wars” hits Japanese theaters. Producer Henry Chalfant talks to TOKION about the Bronx in the 1970s. Official merchandise now available from TOKION. -
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From March 26th, TOKION will sell collector’s items for “Style Wars,” the original Hip-Hop documentary.
“Style Wars,” which will be released on March 26th, is a documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of Hip-Hop that was developing in New York City in the late ’70s and early ’80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and B-boying. The film’s official merchandise, which was designed and created by curatorial brand ATW, will also be available from TOKION starting March 26th. -
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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column Vol. 3: Imagining the great transformation of an era — Mad Max
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His second movie recommendation is Mad Max. -
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The Brilliance of Osaka Asian Film Festival “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 7:
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
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Asia, a Horror Film Paradise during Coronavirus — Korea “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 6:
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
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「時音」Vol.10 Miwa Nishikawa’s “Under the Open Sky” is a story that needs to be told
Director Miwa Nishikawa spent 3 years completing the script for “Under the Open Sky.” On February 11th, 2021, it was finally released nationwide. This interview talks about the film, which portrays the true nature of humankind, plus a little more. -
