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5 things you should know about Lovecraft Country
Masaaki Kobayashi explains what makes Lovecraft Country a must-watch series in five sections. -
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The film that shows the behind the scenes of making record covers of bands including The Cro-Magnons and OKAMOTO’S—Shinichi Sugaya’s fun-filled designing world
A special interview in association with the movie that thoroughly introduces epok, the atelier of Shinichi Sugaya, who makes full use of his talents in drawing, creating objects, photography, wood-block printing, designing and otherwise. -
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The essence of communication in Hiroki Kawai’s Uta no Hajimari
Filmmaker Hiroki Kawai investigates the true nature of communication during coronavirus through his film, Uta no Hajimari. -
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Partnership with Kamo River, sexual love with machines: «Jumbo» review by Yurina Kaneko
A column for «Jumbo» by film director Yurina Kaneko. -
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Director Keisuke Toyoshima and screenwriter Koji Tokuo on sympathy and surprise in entertainment
We talk to Keisuke Toyoshima and Koji Tokuo about why “Mishima: The Last Debate” resonated with so many people, and how people perceive or sympathize with characters in entertainment. -
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The Reality of Immigrants in Japan Face in Along the Sea and Come and Go “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol.…
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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Film Director Shō Miyake’s First Decade and the Reason Why He Continues to Make Movies
It has been ten years since Shō Miyake’s first feature film. Going back and forth in time, Miyake frankly tells us about his feelings toward filmmaking, all the while munching on pizza and fried potatoes in a karaoke box in Sangenjaya. -
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Being unashamedly human in the face of struggle — Minori Hagiwara’s two film picks
When they act, some actors are in the zone from head to toe, and such is the case in two films called From Miyamoto to You and 100 Yen Love. -
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Bringing TOKYO FILMeX Online for the First Time “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 4
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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Director Takuya Uchiyama’s film philosophy is that it’s okay to be uncool
Film Director Takuya Uchiyama talks about the message he hopes to send through his film, “Sasaki In My Mind.” -
