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Monster (2023) review

Kore-eda succeeds in delivering an utterly engaging narrative about the fundamental misunderstanding that underpins our fabrication of our truth.

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Review: The Movie Emperor (2023)

The Movie Emperor 红毯先生 China/Hong Kong, 2023, colour, 1.78:1, 121 mins. Director: Ning Hao 宁浩. Rating: 4/10. Promising satire on the film-star ego, and the industry in general,…

Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》

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Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

While that spectacle certainly makes this a gorgeous film, I feel that it steers The Super Mario Bros. Movie towards an odd direction.

Reasons to Anime

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Short Movie time: Canary (2023) review

Taka Jeremy Tsubota confirms his talent as director.

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May 17, 2023 • Subscribe

Canary

The Monster Hunter Movie broke me.

TW: Arachnophobia Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - this movie exists 03:58 - why isekai doesnt work 09:13 - the plot is insane(ly…

Oceaniz

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Review – “Monster”

I wrote this a long time ago, for a blog that no longer exists (it’s for the best, trust me). I can’t remember if I ever published it…

Home Theater of Cruelty

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Short Movie Review: Faaawww!!! (2022) [JFFH 2023]

Oniki’s twisted finale does not only visually impress but also underlines that the hunger of the Uber-Ich is never stilled.

psycho-cinematography

Jun 22, 2023 • Subscribe

Hatsukoi Monster Review

This is review number four hundred and forty nine. This anime is part of the Summer 2016 lineup, and it’s called Hatsukoi Monster or First Love Monster. It’s…

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First Love Monster

Monster – Manga Review

I know, I know, there are already a million posts on Monster out there but what can I say, I think it deserves one more!

I drink and watch anime

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Monster (怪物, Hirokazu Koreeda, 2023)

Gossip and petty prejudice give rise to a series of “misunderstandings” in Koreeda’s probing drama.

Windows on Worlds

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Short Movie Time: Kanro (2023) [OAFF 2023]

A simple but effective short that explores inter-subjective distance and the desire to bridge it in a surprising and satisfying way.

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Mar 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Necessary & unnecessary (2022) review [JFFH 2023]

A quirky little narrative that explores the necessity of forming inter-subjective social bonds.

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Jun 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Episode #98 (S12E08) – Monster [怪物] (2023)

It’s another film by Hirokazu Kore-eda! This time, Perry is joined by podcaster Sam Stokes to discuss the director’s latest film, Monster. With different perspectives, it’s an enl…

Japan On Film

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Re: Monster Review — C-

Endless power-ups and harem.

Draggle's Anime Blog

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Review: One Last Monster

How does prejudice turn into acceptance? How does a visionary veer away from the troubling decisions of the past? And what could make a woman sacrifice her own…

Beneath the Tangles

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Short Movie Time: Detouring Blue (2023) (OAFF 2023)

A highly recommended short that touchingly shows that what dooms the subject to the de-subjectifying effect of the societal Other or to the birth of a subjective deadlock…

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Short Movie Time: TOMA #2 (2023) [OAFF 2023]

A touching narrative that explores the difficulty for the subject to give the Othering effect of dementia on a family member a place

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Mar 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Social Circles (2023) review [Japan Cuts 2024]

A highly experimental and conceptual experience that might not be for everyone

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Short Movie Time: Hail Mary (2023) review [Japan Cuts 2024]

Nakamura succeeds in making the spectator care for Maria and impact him/her emotionally with her tragedy.

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Jun 23, 2024 • Subscribe

Short Movie Time: Nezumikozō Jirokichi (2023) review [Japan Cuts 2024]

The mix of elements supports the film’s aim well, that is to entice spectators to seek out the three films that remain from this somewhat forgotten master

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Ammonite Movie Review

Another lesbian movie review. It has definitely been a while since I did one of these so I’ll be sure to link the others at the bottom of…

OBDURATE

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Movie Review: Migration

As I begin my final summer vacation ever, I decided to unwind with something lighthearted. Though the film “Migration” was released last year, the trailers I saw on…

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MONSTER AND THE BEAST REVIEW

Hello, my dearest friends. Hope you’re all fine and dandy. I, once again, drew blank about what to review for today and asked for suggestions over Twitter, and…

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Monster Hunter Wilds Game Review

Wilds is a solid evolution of the franchise, and while its innovations don’t change too much of the core experience, sometimes it's fine to just get a bigger…

Anime News Network - Views

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Let Them Come. “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” (2023) Movie Review

The following may contain spoilers for Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. Director / Steven Caple Jr.Screenplay / Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, Jon HoeberProduction /…

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Aira

Short Movie Time: Glitch (2022) [JFFH 2023]

A pleasant horror-action that beautifully shows that what can poison the subject is the Other he is subjected to.

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Jun 26, 2023 • Subscribe

Monster

The ultimate villain in all the history of anime! Feel free to argue with me on that, but I know a lot of people will agree with me.…

Anteiku Anime Reviews

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Monster 怪物 (2023) Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]

Monster 怪物 (2023), by director Hirokazu Kore-eda, is a Rashomon-like story about how misapprehension can cause problems and hide people’s suffering. [Chicago International Film Festival 2023]…

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Galaxy Express 999: The Movie 4K Remaster Review — Scotland Loves Anime 2023

Galaxy Express 999 would have been 10-year-old me’s absolute favourite movie ever, if I’d had the chance as a kid to see it. As a UK-based…

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Galaxy Express 999

Short Movie Time: My Wings Became My Legs (2022) review [JFHH 2023]

A pleasant comical short that highlights that the idea of adulthood is a suffocating but unattainable ideal.

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Jul 4, 2023 • Subscribe

Interviews with Monster Girls, A Review

Interviews with Monster Girls follows a biology teacher named Tetsuo Takahashi as he teaches three demi (or demi-human) high-school girls. He also tries to understand them better, including…

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Interviews with Monster Girls

Call Of Fame Review: Monster Musume

Monster Musume: Can an ecchi harem series really be worth inducting into the Caw of Fame? Absolutely! And it has a lot to do with Miia!

Crow's World of Anime

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Monster Musume no Oisha-san Review

A lamia, a centaur, a mermaid, a harpy, and a spider-woman. And a slime that one episode. Something about this seems familiar, but I can’t really put my…

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Monster, Monster Girl Doctor

The Monster Hunter Stories Remaster | Review

Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Graphics & Performance 04:13 - Story & Presentation 08:06 - Gameplay 16:46 - Remaster Additions 18:00…

Oceaniz

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Kemono Jihen Review: The Monster Mash

Studio: Ajia-do Animation Works Director: Masaya Fujimori Streaming on: Funimation Deep in rural Japan, a village has been plagued by a string of strange animal deaths, with corpses…

The Otaku Exhibition

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Kemono Jihen

Monster Hunter Wilds is Amazing | Review

[Review Product provided by Capcom] Want to see ALL videos early? Support me on patreon for exclusive access! https://www.patreon.com/oceaniz Or become a member here on youtube: https://tinyurl.com/Join-Oceaniz TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Story &…

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Spy x Family Movie: Code White – Movie Review

I won’t lie I was utterly shocked that this was playing not only within driving distance of my home, but also with English subtitles. Compared to the utter…

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Bleach

Goodbye, DonGlees! Movie Review

Goodbye Don Glees is due to hit cinema screens around the UK and Ireland from 30th November 2022. The anime film is a about a group of fr...

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Goodbye, Don Glees!

Yuru Camp Movie – Review

Now that the third season of Yuru Camp got an air date of next year, to anticipate that, it’s time to take a look at the movie that…

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Movie Review: Fresh (1994)

While casually browsing through Paramount’s extensive catalog, a gem from 1994 caught my eye: Fresh. Given its age, I was concerned about its relevancy, but beyond the temporal…

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