The Ceremony (1971)
A review of “The Ceremony” (1971) tracing its political themes of postwar Japan, generational conflicts, and search for identity while placing it in the context of Ōshima’s filmography.
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The Bride from Hades (1968)
A review of “The Bride from Hades” (1968), that explores its tragic romance, social critique, and this adaptation’s unique take on the classic kaidan.
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Sonatine (1993)
A review of “Sonatine” (1993), discussing its seminal blending of yakuza violence, quiet humor, and existential calm.
