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We Made A Beautiful Bouquet - A Truly Bea utiful Film Introduction Running late for a train. Finding someone who watches the same films as you. Someone who reads the same books as you. Someone who also uses movie tickets as a bookmark. Running in the rain. Looking through old pictures. Finishing a really good book. Sitting by the beach. Taking pictures with a disposable film camera. These are all really small, intricate details that can be found in our lives. These are the moments that make our hearts beat, that puts a smile on our face, that gives us a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. This feeling is exactly what We Made A Beautiful Bouquet exudes. This film feels like a hug on a rainy day, like someone blow-drying your hair after a bath, like sharing one side of your earpieces with someone else. More importantly, director Nobuhiro Doi tells us that although flowers wilt, and stories end, they made a beautiful bouquet.  Masaki Suda and Arimura Kasumi in the film The Little Things As me...

 Monster - 2023's Finest Film Introduction Amidst the blockbuster giants in cinemas, Monster silently enters the fray and manages to stand strong. Layers and layers are peeled back slowly and ever so gracefully by director Hirokazu Kore-eda, as he explores how different perspectives can warp our opinions. Featuring incredibly strong performances from the cast, and a subtly powerful score from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Monster manages to stick the landing wonderfully after asking for the trust of the audience. If there's one film so far this year that I would have to choose as my "cannot be missed" film, it would be this. Layered Narrative I went into Monster almost completely blind, so I was pretty blown away by just how complex and layered this film is. The film makes you think it’s going in a certain direction, but it keeps you guessing with its tight and ever-winding screenplay, making sure that you’re kept on your toes constantly. From the beginning of the film, Kore-eda ...

 Tokyo Godfathers Introduction A tale that is as ridiculously hilarious as it is heartwarming, Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers hits all the right beats and manages to make this rather absurd story realistically moving. Intricately Written Characters I have seen tons of feel-good films, and Tokyo Godfathers has to be among the top of the bunch. Satoshi Kon so effortlessly brings us into the world of our three homeless protagonists, and makes us uncontrollably care for them, more and more as the film progresses. The characters are so well-written and their distinct characteristics, backstories and beliefs make for very interesting conversations between them, as well as incredibly satisfying character arcs. Throughout the film, Kon manages to deal with sensitive subject matter in a respectful way, and that is thanks to how our characters are written and how they interact with each other. Our protagonists - Gin, Miyuki, and Hana Kon's Twisting, Turning Plot Ever heard of a Christmas mir...

Akira - The Rightful Icon Of Anime Film Introduction Recently, I had the pleasure of seeing Akira (1988) for the first time in cinemas, and what an experience it was. Akira is a film of such a grand scale that it demands to be seen in cinemas, nothing less. The gorgeous hand-drawn animation, the iconic character and world design, and of course, its killer score, all worked hand-in-hand to provide me with a viewing experience that I will never forget.  Phenomenal Score I can’t go any further in my review without talking about Akira’s score. This is one of the most phenomenal scores I have EVER heard. Right from the first scene, the moment I saw Kaneda selecting a song on the jukebox, I just knew that I was in for something special. The score is intense and powerful, auditorily assaulting the audience and giving them no chance of escape, while having the duality to be emotional as well. Watching this film in cinemas meant that I heard this score the only way it should be, blasting on...

The Garden Of Words Introduction L oneliness often brings out the worst in us. In Makoto's Shinkai's The Garden Of Words , loneliness renders our lead characters helpless against their worries and struggles. However, as the rain falls on the roof of the shelter, a safe space is created, and our two leads start to connect, and in turn, escape from their loneliness. Review At first glance, this might seem like a normal love story. Outcast boy meets outcast girl, and they end happily ever after. However, that is certainly not the case. Shinkai's nuance shines here, as he elevates the story to a level higher. Instead of there being romance between our leads, there is instead a more pure longing and companionship between them. As they connect, our two leads experience growth and change for the better. The simplistic beauty of The Garden Of Words works to great effect, as the lives of our leads are presented in their purest form. The animation is stunning, with every single shot...

Your Lie In April - The Anime That Shattered My Heart Synopsis Your Lie In April follows Kōsei Arima, who gave up piano at a young age. After meeting a violinist, Kaori Miyazono, both their lives become entangled.  Kosei and Kaori in Your Lie In April Introduction  I'm going to be honest, guys. I don't know what to say. When I watched Studio Ghibli's Grave of the Fireflies awhile back, I cried a lot. A lot. I didn't think I would ever watch something that would make me cry more than I did then. I was wrong. Your Lie In April warmed my heart, and then crushed me and destroyed me again and again. Kosei and Kaori in one of the best scenes of the anime Characters Let's start with the characters. The wonderful thing about this anime is that their characters feel extremely grounded. Themes of loss, abuse and love are explored very well through our characters, and every one of them are extremely well written. Every character had a part to play, and contributed to making th...