Legend of the Demon Cat
Legend of the Demon Cat: A Whirlwind of Mysteries and Magic So, I just dove into Chen Kaige’s “Legend of the Demon Cat,” and let me tell you, it’s like a smörgåsbord for the senses – but with a side of confusion. The film, directed by the famed...
A Matter of Life and Death
Impressions and Recollections: A Matter of Life and Death Ok, folks, so yesterday I dipped back into the fabulous 1946 film, *A Matter of Life and Death*, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. You know, the legends behind movies like *The Red Shoes*....
Faraway, So Close!
Faraway, So Close! – An Angel’s Inquisitive Ponder There’s something uniquely odd about German films, don’t you think? “Faraway, So Close!” directed by the great Wim Wenders is a perfect kaleidoscope of the surreal and the mystical...
Laputa – The Castle in the Sky
Alright folks, I’ve just revisited one of my all-time childhood favorites, “Laputa – The Castle in the Sky.” Yeah, that’s right — the Miyazaki classic. And you know what? It still holds up. Well, mostly. There are a few bits that feel a tad dated,...
Merlin: The Return
In “Merlin: The Return,” we are baptized once more in the enchanting waters of Arthurian legend, a tale drenched in magic, betrayal, and the agonizing quest for identity. This film ambitiously attempts to blend the old with the new, yet, much like a wizard’s poorly...