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Best podcasts about kenji kamiyama

Latest podcast episodes about kenji kamiyama

Best Seat on the Couch
187 | The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

Best Seat on the Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 63:17


In a film that crosses two very distinct fandoms in a manner like oil and water, Kenji Kamiyama's War of the Rohirrim is the world's first Lord of the Rings content since Amazon's The Rings of Power and perhaps the only LotR media that truly puts a woman at the forefront of the action! That's nice. It also reimagines a story out of J.R.R. Tolkien's own work and feels like it fits very well—maybe too well, considering the callbacks to The Two Towers—in the existing live-action LotR universe as well as the overall vibe of the series. All that said, it was a box office bomb at the end of the day, and there's a couple of aspects of the film's writing and unique animation style that feel like swings and misses. Stick around to hear the gang's opinions on the man who can kill another man in one punch, or fanservice, or 9/11. Content warning: SPOILERS, strong language.

Some Like It Scott
Ep. 295 - The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim

Some Like It Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 70:19


Hello everyone and welcome to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this episode, we teleport you back to December, when the two Scotts recorded an episode talking all about the Lord of the Rings franchise's return to animation - and first foray into anime - with the Kenji Kamiyama-directed, LORD OF THE RINGS: WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM. After discussing whether this adaptation lives up to the live action entries, the English voice cast including the likes of Brian Cox, and the world-building of Middle Earth, the co-hosts turn their attention to news of a live action remake of TANGLED, as well as Luca Guadagnino taking a pass at a “new adaptation” (definitely not a remake) of AMERICAN PSYCHO with Austin Butler in the lead role. See time codes below:   5:55 - LORD OF THE RINGS: WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM review 53:17 - Live action TANGLED remake in the works 1:02:28 - New adaptation of AMERICAN PSYCHO by Luca Guadagnino   Next time: NOSFERATU   Patreon: www.patreon.com/MediaPlugPods

The Bomb Squad Podcast
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) | Bomb Squad Matinee #48

The Bomb Squad Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 58:33


On the 48th episode of Bomb Squad Matinee, Tim, Tanner, and special guest Emilia discuss the latest Tolkien adaptation, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Does this anime-style take on Tolkien's world do justice to its source material? Does the voice cast bring a memorable performance to the film? What were some of the Japanese cinema influences that director Kenji Kamiyama and the staff brought to the film? Tune in to find out!

Mythmakers
The War of the Rohirrim: Our Verdict

Mythmakers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 61:26


Is this film a hit or miss? Did the New Zealand team, led by Phillippa Boyens, Japanese director Kenji Kamiyama and Executive Producer Peter Jackson, deliver? That's the question that preoccupies Julia Golding and Jacob Rennaker today as they dissect their response to The War of the Rohirrim, in the Season 7 debut episode of Mythmakers. Listen in to their nuanced account of the good and less than great parts of the film, and stay tuned for what they believe is the biggest challenge faced by the upcoming movie: The Hunt for Gollum. Do you agree with their star rating? Contact the Oxford Centre for Fantasy and let us know your thoughts!   For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   (00:05) War of the Rohirrim Film Review(11:58) Heroic Women and Oral Storytelling(23:46) Animation Challenges in Character Development(32:32) Character Development in the Legend of Helm(39:53) Analyzing Character Development in Film(46:54) Casting Choices in Film Sequels

24FPS
24FPS HS Novembre Décembre 2024

24FPS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 333:16


On en a presque fini avec l'année 2024 dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler, puisque vous retrouverez dans cet épisode les films vus en fin d'année ! Voici la liste des films abordés sans spoiler par Jérôme et Julien dans cet épisode : Planète B de Aude Léa Rapin (à partir de 0:08:14) Elevation de George Nofi (à partir de 0:14:01) Carry-On de Jaume Collet-Serra (à partir de 0:20:03) Venom - The Last Dance de Kelly Marcel (à partir de 0:30:08) Kraven The Hunter de J.C. Chandor (à partir de 0:37:32) Homestead de Ben Smallbone (à partir de 0:41:41) Heretic de Scott Beck et Bryan Woods (à partir de 0:49:35) Here - Les Plus Belles Années De Notre Vie de Robert Zemeckis (à partir de 1:05:04) The Return de Uberto Pasolini (à partir de 1:26:34) Mufasa de Barry Jenkins (à partir de 1:33:58) Y2K de Kyle Mooney (à partir de 1:41:32) Red One de Jake Kasdan (à partir de 1:54:06) Un Parfait Inconnu de James Mangold (à partir de 2:07:56) Le Seigneur Des Anneaux - La Guerre Des Rohirrim de Kenji Kamiyama (à partir de 2:17:06) The Order de Justin Kurzel (à partir de 2:36:54) Gladiator II de Ridley Scott (à partir de 2:41:48) A Real Pain de Jesse Eisenberg (à partir de 3:32:04) Conclave de Edward Berger (à partir de 3:38:11) The Substance de Coralie Fargeat (à partir de 3:51:00) Anora de Sean Baker (à partir de 4:37:28) Nosferatu de Robert Eggers (à partir de 4:55:51) Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à partager votre avis sur le dernier grand film de Robert Zemeckis ! Crédits musicaux : Pump It Up (Extended Mix) de Endor (2024) 24FPS est un podcast du label PodShows

Kitsune da Semana
O Senhor dos Anéis - A Guerra dos Rohirrim | Kitsune da Semana 189

Kitsune da Semana

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 44:35


Review do longa-metragem animado O SENHOR DOS ANÉIS - A GUERRA DOS ROHIRRIM (2024), dirigido por Kenji Kamiyama. APOIE O PROJETO NO CATARSE!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.catarse.me/kitsune_da_semana⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EDIÇÃO: Gilsomar do Livramento ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/outerheaven⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contato: leokitsune@gmail.com Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/leokitsune.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/leo_kitsune⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Quer mandar coisas pro Kitsune? CAIXA POSTAL 13885, AC Bom Retiro, CEP 01216-970, São Paulo/SP

Can I Say Something?
#201 - Y2K/September 5/War Of The Rohirrim

Can I Say Something?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 90:28


On today's show, heading into the last weeks of 2024 we will be discussing what we've been watching, including Kyle Mooney's schlocky, over-the-top comedy Y2K, Kenji Kamiyama's animated epic The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, and the 10th Anniversary Theatrical Re-Release of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic, Interstellar. Write into the show at MidnightFilmSociety@gmail.com and @midnightfilmpod on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. Subscribe on Pocketcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and Spotify. Rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Tell a friend, family member, or stranger. What Damian's Been Watching: Y2K, September 5, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin What Derick's Been Watching: Heretic, The Substance, Normal People, Mr. Mom, War of the Rohirrim Letterboxd Assignment's: Damian - The Last Seduction - Wikipedia, Derick: Miracle (2004 film) - Wikipedia For Next Time: (December 20th)  Sonic The Hedgehog, Mufasa: The Lion King (December 25th) Babygirl, Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, The Room Next Door, Better Man, Not the Brutalist --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damian-j-sherman/support

Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect
War of Rohirrim Creators Explain Why They Brought LOTR to Anime | The Anime Effect Episode #45

Crunchyroll Presents: The Anime Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 39:58


Leah and LeAlec got to speak with Kenji Kamiyama and Philippa Boyens, the director and story creator of the brand new film The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, about why anime was the perfect medium for telling this story, how live-action films inspired the film, and more "behind the scenes" details you won't hear elsewhere. Then, hosts share the anime and films they'll be watching over the holidays and have a quick debate about if a certain Gundam film is a Christmas movie. Have a question for The Anime Effect? Ask it here. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CinemaShow_RCM
Le Seigneur des Anneaux: La Guerre des Rohirrim - Noël à Miller's Point - Vingt Dieux | TCS #14 (S7)

The CinemaShow_RCM

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 96:12


Émission du 18 décembre 2024 (00:00) - Le générique d'ouverture(01:04) - Le sommaire(05:01) - News Dans cette 14ème émission de l'année : (19:16) - "Le Seigneur des Anneaux : La Guerre des Rohirrim" de Kenji Kamiyama(39:45) - "Noël à Mille's Point" de Tyler Taormina(48:05) - "Vingt Dieux" de Louise Courvoisier(57:32) - "Bop To The Top !" (1:01:40) - La carte blanche : Nos attentes pour les vacances de Noël (1:11:35) - Quiz "Ian McKellen et Christopher Lee" (1:28:32) - Les Recos de l'équipe (1:32:24) - Le générique de fin Nos recos de la semaine ⤵️Les chats Inouk et Lune à l'adoption : / orfelinsLe film "Redline" de Takeshi Koike : https://letterboxd.com/film/redline/L'opéra rock "Starmania" de Michel Berger et Luc Plamondon : • Starmania Comédie musicale entièreLe livre "Décrypter les jeux The Last of Us. Que reste-t-il de l'humanité ?" de Nicolas Deneschau : https://www.thirdeditions.com/sagas/4...Le film "Commando Ninja II" de Benjamin Combes : • COMMANDO NINJA 2 Bande Annonce Offici... Retrouvez The Cinema Show sur ⤵️Facebook : / rcmcinemashowInstagram : / thecinemashow_rcmTwitter : / thecinemashow1

Somewhere Between: A TV and Film Podcast
90: The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim - Why was this made? Review

Somewhere Between: A TV and Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 29:16


Daniel and Erwin review the Lord of the Rings Anime prequel, "War of the Rohirrim" directed by Kenji Kamiyama. They talk about the legacy of the originals, if this new animated prequel holds up, the animation, and the Lord of the Rings references. There's so much to talk about, did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description:A sudden attack by Wulf, a ruthless Dunlending lord, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Helm's daughter, Héra, must lead the resistance against a deadly enemy who's intent on total destruction.Release date: December 13, 2024 (USA)Director: Kenji KamiyamaAdapted from: The Lord of the RingsDistributed by: Warner Bros. PicturesBudget: $30 millionMusic by: Stephen Gallagher

La Nuit Des Sorties
LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX : LA GUERRE DES ROHIRRIM de Kenji Kamiyama

La Nuit Des Sorties

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 46:47


49ème épisode de LCDS (La Critique Des Sorties ), notre format critique où l'on analyse une œuvre cinématographique ou sériel. Pour ce nouvel épisode, nous allons vous parler de LE SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX : LA GUERRE DES ROHIRRIM de Kenji Kamiyama !Al est un gros fan des films de Jackson, Ista n'est pas vraiment fan de cet univers. Après avoir contextualisé la production chaotique de ce film d'animation, entre délai intenable et publicité quasiment absente, on parle du film d'animation de cette fin d'année à travers son style d'animation et le choix de l'histoire qu'ils ont voulut adapter.Les retours sont extrêmement divisés, un film "Le Seigneur des Anneaux" n'étant pas réalisé par Peter Jackson peut-il être à la hauteur ? Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1UydxAKx8fGt2v8dHbPtLUDeezer : https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1000297301Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/la-nuit-des-sorties/id1709018669Twitter : https://twitter.com/LanuitdesortiesInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/lanuitdessorties/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Athrabeth
AthraChats: War of the Rohirrim

Athrabeth

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 39:29


In this very special AthraChat, Jude and Stef sit down to discuss the new film, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, directed by Kenji Kamiyama. We ruminate on giant turkey legs, things that go crunch in the water, and general punching. Beware of spoilers! Citations:Smith, Chris. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Visual Companion. William Morrow. ISBN: 9780063422223https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-war-of-the-rohirrim-visual-companion-chris-smith?variant=42417601511458Find us on the web at https://podcast.athrabeth.com/Join the conversation on the Athrabeth discord!Athrabeth is a production of the Athrabeth Podcast Network.Athrabeth is produced by James Kaku Pierson

Next Best Picture Podcast
Interviews With "The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" Director Kenji Kamiyama & Producer Philippa Boyens

Next Best Picture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 23:13


"The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim" is an anime fantasy film directed by Kenji Kamiyama set 183 years before Peter Jackson's "The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy" (2001–2003) and tells the story of Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), a legendary king of Rohan, and his family as they defend their kingdom against an army of Dunlendings. Kamiyama and Producer Philippa Boyens were both kind enough to spend some time talking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Warner Bros. Pictures. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Empire Film Podcast
#647 ft. Gerard Butler; Kenji Kamiyama, Joseph Chou & Jason DeMarco; Jon M. Chu

The Empire Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 107:44


It's the penultimate Empire Podcast of the year, folks, and to celebrate the impending season of goodwill to all, we've brought you another bumper episode. Which is nice of us. Guest-wise, Chris Hewitt sits down once again with one of our favourite guests, Gerry 'Gerard' Butler, to talk about his decidedly un-Gerry Butler-like role as Santa himself in charming kids movie The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland, [17:52 - 32:42 approx] while Helen O'Hara chats The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim with that film's director, Kenji Kamiyama, and producers Jason DeMarco and Joseph Chou, who also serves as Kamiyama's interpreter. [57:32 - 1:10:30 approx] That's an excerpt from the War Of The Rohirrim live event we did last week for our Empire VIP Club members, fact fans. And Helen also pops up again in the interviewer's chair to grill Jon M. Chu on how he directed Wicked, in a spoiler-free excerpt from our spoiler special, which is also out now. [1:34:32 - 1:43:57 approx] Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen and James Dyer to tackle some Christmassy questions from the Empire Podcast subreddit, while they also discuss the week's movie news, including the 28 Years Later trailer and the rumoured demise of the SPUMC, and review The War Of The Rohirrim, Kraven The Hunter, Queer, and Carry-On. Oh, and Chris gets legitimately freaked out by the unexpected arrival of a sinister festive guest. Enjoy.

The Geekcentric Podcast
Behind The Geeks | Our Interview with Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubong William from The Lord Of The Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Geekcentric Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 8:50


This is our interview with Gaia Wise and Laurence Ubong Williams from The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. We discuss their characters, Hera and Fréaláf, and explore how this story connects to the larger Lord of the Rings universe while standing on its own. The film offers a compelling look back at the history of the Rohirrim and its ties to Éowyn.The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be released in theatres nationwide on December 13, 2024. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

The Movie Podcast
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Interview with Philippa Boyens and Kenji Kamiyama

The Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 30:20


On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by Academy Award-winning Producer Philippa Boyens and Director Kenji Kamiyama to discuss THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM, an original anime feature set 183 years before the events of the iconic Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. The epic story delves into the fate of the House of Helm Hammerhand, the legendary King of Rohan, as he and his people make a daring last stand at Helm's Deep. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim releases theatrically worldwide on December 13, 2024 by Warner Bros. Pictures. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast
TPToA Podcast 388 – The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

The Periodic Table of Awesome Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 71:53


The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Where now the horse and the rider? Where is the horn that was blowing? Where is the helm and the hauberk, and the bright hair flowing? In this Anime feature film;The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, set in the Peter Jackson envisioned version of Middle Earth, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, thats where! Its got all the best bits of the Riders of Rohan; you know...Eowyn, Edoras, Helms Deep, Horsies... only this time they are the Riders of Rotoscoping! And they have clearly seen Genshin Impact for their costume inspiration. Arise, arise, riders of proto-Théoden! Spears shall be shaken, podcasts shall be downloaded! A sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises! OK, enough quoting Tolkien, get amongst our review, with your Horse Lords Dion and Quinny, as well as special guest Hobbit, Ardella (Bec)! https://youtu.be/tnDckdy2JPI As always, a glad and joyous thank-you goes to our community of animated elves, orcs, hobbits and wargs; the people who join in with the conversation on the Twitch stream, live and loud each Tuesday night at 7:30pm AEST. And an especially huge thanks to any of you kind enough to support us by chucking a tip in our jar via Ko-Fi, or subscribing on twitch... every bit helps us in our amateur jewellery making endeavours! If you feel so inclined drop us a sub, The more subs we get the more Emotes You get! Every bit of your support helps us to build great towers, casting their shadow across the land! Don't fret if you can't be there for the recording though as you can catch them on Youtube usually later that very night. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss them! https://youtu.be/gCUg6Td5fgQ?si=wvZ5h1Zf-uvqMaqL What changes would you like to see us make moving forward? WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Send in voicemails or emails to info@theperiodictableofawesome.com Please make sure to join our social networks too!  We're on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TPToA/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TPToA Facebook: www.facebook.com/PeriodicTableOfAwesome Instagram: www.instagram.com/theperiodictableofawesome/ https://youtu.be/u4WpsGgNsME?si=AG_P38TGNesDTJZ5

RNZ: Morning Report
New Lord of the Rings film premiers at Hobbiton

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 3:06


The premier for the latest Lord of the Rings film was held at Hobbiton on Tuesday night. The Lord of the Rings - The War of the Rohirrim takes Middle Earth into the land of animation, directed by famed anime artist Kenji Kamiyama.

Zöld Sárkány Podcast
#68 A Gyűrűk Ura - A rohírok háborúja ajánló és kibeszélő

Zöld Sárkány Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 69:47


Megérkezett a mozikba az új Gyűrűk Ura film, A rohírok háborúja. Peter Jackson és csapata ezúttal Kenji Kamiyama rendezővel összefogva keltette életre Tolkien világát.

CINECAST
Le Seigneur des Anneaux : La Guerre des Rohirrim

CINECAST

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 11:13


Notre critique du film "Le Seigneur des Anneaux : La Guerre des Rohirrim" réalisé par Kenji Kamiyama avec Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto. Abonnez-vous au podcast CINECAST sur la plateforme de votre choix : https://smartlink.ausha.co/cinecast   ---   Titre : Le Seigneur des Anneaux : La Guerre des Rohirrim Sortie : 11 décembre 2024 Réalisé par Kenji Kamiyama Avec : Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto. Synopsis : Ce nouveau chapitre, situé 183 ans avant la trilogie du SEIGNEUR DES ANNEAUX, explore l'histoire de la Maison de Helm Poing-de-Marteau, roi de Rohan. Face à l'attaque soudaine de Wulf, un seigneur vengeur et cruel, Helm et son peuple se barricadent dans la forteresse de Hornburg, rebaptisée Gouffre de Helm. Dans cette lutte désespérée, Héra, la fille de Helm, doit rassembler le courage nécessaire pour diriger la résistance contre un ennemi déterminé à détruire son peuple. #thelordoftherings #Critique #CINECASTHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Estamos de cine
Here: vuelve el mejor Zemeckis + Emilia Pérez, la joya musical del año + BSO Los Gremlins 40 años

Estamos de cine

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 70:56


Min 1: INTRODUCCIÓN: FINAL DE AÑO TAQUILLERO ¡Cómo está el mundo del cine en estas últimas bocanadas de un año que nos deja muchas sorpresas en taquilla. ¿La última? "Vaiana 2", un producto Disney con tan poco riesgo que en su primer semana ha logrado pulverizar los tremendos dígitos mundiales que tuvo "Gladiador 2", rozando los Casi 400 millones de recaudación. Pero es que casi sin tiempo para que funcione el boca-oído, el Puente de la Inmaculada nos trae otra borrasca de estrenos. Dos de ellos tan potentes como alejados en su propuesta. El director de Forrest Gump, Robert Zemeckis, vuelve con "Here" y atención al musical EMILIA PÉREZ, de Jaqcues Audiard, porque trae loca a la crítica y puede ser una de las pelis del año. Min 5: "HERE", VUELVE EL MEJOR ZEMECKIS CON UN BRILLANTE PLANO FIJO ¿Genialidad? ¿Filigrana cinematográfica? ¿Apuesta suicida? Tras sus últimos devaneos tecnológicos con el CGI, Robert Zemeckis vuelve a lo grande con una propuesta diferente que se convierte en una carta de amor a la vida, al amor y al paso del tiempo. En "Here", el director de Forrest Gump se atreve a colocar una cámara fija en el salón de una casa familiar y ante ella, moviéndose adelante y atrás en el tiempo, nos da una lección vital cargada de madurez, ternura y exhibe un virtuoso dominio del montaje y del espacio y el tiempo cinematográfico. Nuestros críticos argumentan por qué el cine ha recuperado la mejor versión de Zemeckis y por qué es una de las películas más recomendables de la semana. CALIFICACIÓN EDC: 4 estrellas Min 16: EMILIA PÉREZ, la joya musical del año Si algo está dejando claro este 2024 es el que musicla está siendo el género estrella en la gran pantalla. Tras la polémica con "Joker 2", la magnética rareza de la española "Polvo serán", la aplaudida y oscarizable "Wicked" y la taquillera e infantil "Vaiana 2" llega ahora una propuesta tan rompedora como difícil de calificar. "Emilia Pérez" es una ambiciosa coproducción franco-mejicana dirigida por Jacques Audiard y protagonizada por Selena Gómez, Zoe Saldaña y la española Karla Sofía Gacón. Alberto Luchini nos cuenta por qué es una de las mejores y más sorprendentes películas del año y por qué roza la calificación de Obra Maestra. CALIFICACIÓN EDC: 4,75 estrellas Min 21: EL SEÑOR DE LOS ANILLOS: LA GUERRA DE LOS ROHIRRIM Y otra de las sorpresas de la semana llega en formato "Anime" y nos presenta una precuela del universo de "El Señor de los Anillos" centrada en el Reino de Rohan. Kenji Kamiyama dirige esta ambiciosa coproducción entre Japón, Estados Unidos y Nueva Zelanda más pensada para los seguidores del Anime de calidad que para los incondicionales de la obra universal de Tolkien. CALIFICACIÓN EDC: 3,75 estrellas Min 29: RESTO DE ESTRENOS CON Ñ Y tambiém pasamos por EL FILTRO LUCHINI los otros tres estrenos que ha llegado a la cartelera este Puente. Dos de ellos sin remakes sin tapujos de dos éxitos comerciales del cine francés: "Al otro Barrio" y "Quién es quién", a los que añadimos una de aminación con marca española orientada ya a las Navidades: "Super Klaus". Min 42: ESPECIL BSO 40 AÑOS DE LOS GREMLINS Y también mucho que celebrar en el diván de las bandas sonoras. Y es que nuestro experto, Ángel Luque, no quería dejar pasar este 2024 ni la ocasión de apludir el 40 cumpleaños de una peli familiar de los 80 que encadiló a millones de familias. LOS GREMLINS, con Spielberg de productor, Chris Columbus en el guión y con la banda sonora de JERRY GOLDSMITH, bien merecen ser los protagonistas peludos y peligrosos de nuestra sección musical.

Mythmakers
The War of the Rohirrim: New LotR Film

Mythmakers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 49:14


Have you heard about the new Lord of the Rings film? Not The Hunt for Gollum, but another from the Peter Jackson writing team! Philippa Boyens has teamed up with the next generation, in her daughter Pheobe Gittins and her writing partner Arty Papageorgiou, to produce an anime-style fantasy film based on the story of Helm Hammerhand and his family. A strong voice cast has been announced, led by Brian Cox joined by Miranda Otto returning as Eowyn, presumably in a storytelling capacity as Eowyn belongs to a much later generation. Join us as we find out where the material sits in the Tolkien legendarium. What does the story contain? Why is it being made? What do we think of the blend of Tolkien material and the anime style of Kenji Kamiyama? Take a listen and let us know your thoughts! The film is due to be out in December 2024. For visuals and more information visit the link for a closer look: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14824600/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_wr_sm      For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok   0:00 Introduction to MythMakers 12:10 The Practical Side 24:03 The Tragic Ending 33:12 Focus on Resilience 42:21 Hira's Journey 43:50 Rohan's Culture and Visuals

Amplitudes
Amplitudes : Musiques d'anime // 06.10.22

Amplitudes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 124:34


On a déjà parlé quatre fois des musiques de jeux vidéo et deux fois des musiques de films par le passé. Aujourd'hui, revêtons nos plus beau cosplays de weeaboos et plongeons tête la première dans les musiques d'anime, ces travaux d'animation japonais qui ont depuis longtemps traversé les frontières. Nous essayerons évidemment de ne pas tomber dans la facilité, on a un standing à tenir ; au contraire, que ce soit avec des séries ou des films, ce genre démocratisé depuis soixante années mérite tout l'Amour que l'on a pour ce style de dessin reconnaissable au premier coup d'œil. Ça va bien se passer, on vous le promet. Bonne écoute. Tracklist : Tatsuo Takai - Astro Boy Song (Kamitikada Boys Choir Version 3) (Astro Boy, Osamu Tezuka et Yoshiyuki Tomino, 1963) Noam - Goldorak (Goldorak, Go Nagai et Tomoharu Katsumata, 1979) Akihiko Matsumoto - OZ, the Virtual City (Summer Wars, Mamoru Hosoda, 2009) Kow Otani - Just Communication (Gundam Wing, Masashi Ikeda et Shinji Takamatsu, 1995) Rosa Walton et Hallie Coggins - I Really Want to Stay at Your House (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Hiroyuki Imaishi, 2020) Origa - Inner Universe (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kenji Kamiyama, 2003) Joe Hisaishi - Mononoke-Hime (Princess Mononoke, Hayao Miyazaki, 1997) Yoshiki feat. Hyde - Red Swan (Attack on Titan, Tetsurō Araki, Masashi Koizuka et Yasuko Kobayashi, 2018) Daisuke Hasegawa et Karen Aoki - Great Days (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Pt.4: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Naokatsu Tsuda, Toshiyuki Kato et Yasuko Kobayashi, 2016) Yui - Rolling Star (Bleach, Noriyuki Abe et Masashi Sogo, 2007) JAM Project - The Hero (One Punch Man, Shingo Natsume et Tomohiro Suzuki, 2016) Yoko Takahashi et Toshiyuki Omori - A Cruel Angel's Thesis (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, 1995) The Seatbelts - Tank! (Cowboy Bebop, Shinichirō Watanabe et Keiko Nobumoto, 1998) Nujabes - The Space Between Two World (Samurai Champloo, Shinichirō Watanabe et Shinji Obara, 2008) Susumu Hirasawa - Murder (Berserk, Naohito Takahashi et Yasuhiro Imagawa, 1997) Photo : Grand Blue, Kenji Inoue et Kimitake Yoshioka (2018)

Amplitudes
Amplitudes : Musiques d'anime

Amplitudes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022


On a déjà parlé quatre fois des musiques de jeux vidéo et deux fois des musiques de films par le passé. Aujourd'hui, revêtons nos plus beau cosplays de weeaboos et plongeons tête la première dans les musiques d'anime, ces travaux d'animation japonais qui ont depuis longtemps traversé les frontières. Nous essayerons évidemment de ne pas tomber dans la facilité, on a un standing à tenir ; au contraire, que ce soit avec des séries ou des films, ce genre démocratisé depuis soixante années mérite tout l'Amour que l'on a pour ce style de dessin reconnaissable au premier coup d'œil. Ça va bien se passer, on vous le promet. Bonne écoute. Tracklist : Tatsuo Takai - Astro Boy Song (Kamitikada Boys Choir Version 3) (Astro Boy, Osamu Tezuka & Yoshiyuki Tomino, 1963) Noam - Goldorak (Goldorak, Go Nagai & Tomoharu Katsumata, 1979) Akihiko Matsumoto - OZ, the Virtual City (Summer Wars, Mamoru Hosoda, 2009) Kow Otani - Just Communication (Gundam Wing, Masashi Ikeda & Shinji Takamatsu, 1995) Rosa Walton & Hallie Coggins - I Really Want to Stay at Your House (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Hiroyuki Imaishi, 2020) Origa - Inner Universe (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Kenji Kamiyama, 2003) Joe Hisaishi - Mononoke-Hime (Princess Mononoke, Hayao Miyazaki, 1997) Yoshiki feat. Hyde - Red Swan (Attack on Titan, Tetsurō Araki, Masashi Koizuka & Yasuko Kobayashi, 2018) Daisuke Hasegawa & Karen Aoki - Great Days (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Pt.4: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Naokatsu Tsuda, Toshiyuki Kato & Yasuko Kobayashi, 2016) Yui - Rolling Star (Bleach, Noriyuki Abe & Masashi Sogo, 2007) JAM Project - The Hero (One Punch Man, Shingo Natsume & Tomohiro Suzuki, 2016) Yoko Takahashi & Toshiyuki Omori - A Cruel Angel's Thesis (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, 1995) The Seatbelts - Tank! (Cowboy Bebop, Shinichirō Watanabe & Keiko Nobumoto, 1998) Nujabes - The Space Between Two World (Samurai Champloo, Shinichirō Watanabe & Shinji Obara, 2008) Susumu Hirasawa - Murder (Berserk, Naohito Takahashi & Yasuhiro Imagawa, 1997) Photo : Grand Blue, Kenji Inoue & Kimitake Yoshioka (2018)

Blood Suckers
Ep 29 "...Is She Tho?"

Blood Suckers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 51:02


This week we watched two films! Two Last Vampires of Blood the Last Vampire! One anime OVA from 2000 and one live action silly fest from 2009. I think the most important thing to remember is that KC hasn't seen an anime she loves yet and that fact is making SM grumpier than a last vampire who may not be a last vampire, or a vampire? If only we had a post-it…We Also LearnedAccording to SM, a subway is the thingy underground thingy that connects thingsBrother John is a beautiful vampire lady according his sisterSaya's relationship with her mother is very Onegin Off-again OneginFollow us on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodsuckerspod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/littlerenegadefilmsTHANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Blood: The Last Vampire is a 2000 Japanese animated action horror film directed by Hiroyuki Kitakubo, written by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G. The film premiered in theaters in Japan on November 18, 2000.Blood: The Last Vampire, released in Japan as Last Blood (Japanese: ラスト・ブラッド, Hepburn: Rasuto Buraddo), is a 2009 vampire action film directed by Chris Nahon, written by Chris Chow, produced by Ronny Yu, and stars Jun Ji-Hyun, Allison Miller, Liam Cunningham, Masiela Lusha, and Koyuki.Support the show

Podcasts – comicpop library
Ep 24 Comicpop Gets Animated with Napping Princess

Podcasts – comicpop library

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022


Did someone say it was time for a nap? No…well if not then Logan and Richard will stay lucid to discuss and review Kenji Morikawa’s animated feature Napping Princess. What we reviewed in this episode: Napping Princess, Kenji Kamiyama – Director, GKids, 2017. Music clips used in this episode: “Daydream Believer”, Napping Princess Soundtrack, Mitsuki … Continue reading "Ep 24 Comicpop Gets Animated with Napping Princess"

Anime Is For Jerks
EP42: Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex (1st Gig)

Anime Is For Jerks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 108:56


In which Cass & Alex discuss Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex 1st Gig, directed by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G.Next month we will be discussing Puella Magi Madoka Magica, directed by Akiyuki Shinbo and Yukihiro Miyamoto and produced by Shaft.Discussed: what production i.g. stands for, trying to make cass like your show by mentioning frederic jameson at the last second, copaganda, that fuckin swedish show alex likes, surveillance, the experience machine, cyberbrain autistic mode, genderswapped karl marx, wine fraud, being a hot lady with huge boobsFINAL SCORES:Walking Around 3/5Fellowship 4/5Deliciousness 1/5Transcendence 1/5Goofing 2/5Ameliorate 2/5Coitus 0/5Enthrallment 2/5Genderswapped Karl Marx: 4/5Postmodernism: 3/5Alex's Book Recommendation: Martin Beck Police Mystery series by Maj SjöwallCass's Book Recommendation: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. SalingerSocial:Show Twitter: @animeisforjerksShow Mastodon: @animeisforjerks@skeleton.coolShow Email: animeisforjerks@gmail.comCass's Twitter: @prophet_goddessCass's Mastodon: @prophet_goddess@skeleton.coolAlex's Twitter: @dunndunndunnAlex's Mastodon: @catalina@selfy.army Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Key Frames
115 - The Franchise Is Vast and Infinite

Key Frames

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 74:10


Episode 115 of Key Frames, a podcast about anime. That's right, it's another discussion of everyone's favorite cyberpunk franchise! It's been barely a month since Ben and Duncan cautiously praised the first few episodes of the second season of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, but now they're back to say that the caution was warranted and that the series represents a nadir for Kenji Kamiyama's otherwise interesting career. What did they like, what did they hate, and how does it relate to the broader conversation about producing and marketing franchises in anime? Why, you'll have to listen to find out! Also, note that this is the last of Key Frames' biweekly episodes: from this point onward, we'll be releasing episodes on the first Tuesday of every month, to permit more of our hosts to attend more regularly. The post 115 - The Franchise Is Vast and Infinite first appeared on Key Frames.

CantinhoCast
CantinhoAnimes # 011 - Higashi no Eden

CantinhoCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 1:47


Em 22 de novembro de 2010, o Japão foi atingido por ataques com mísseis, um ato terrorista que felizmente não prejudicou ninguém, tornando-se conhecido como "Segunda-feira Descuidada". Rapidamente esquecida, a sociedade continua sobre suas vidas como normal. Durante sua viagem de formatura para a América três meses depois, a vida da estudante universitária Saki Morimi mudou para sempre quando ela se vê salva de problemas inesperados por Akira Takizawa. Takizawa é alegre, mas estranho em muitos aspectos — ele está completamente nu e sofre de amnésia, acreditando ser um terrorista. Além disso, ele possui um estranho celular carregado com 8,2 bilhões de ienes em dinheiro digital. Apesar dos traços suspeitos de Takizawa, Saki rapidamente faz amizade com o jovem enigmático. No entanto, sem que ela saiba, este é o início de um emocionante jogo de morte envolvendo dinheiro, celulares e a salvação do mundo. Higashi no Eden narra a luta de Saki para desvendar os mistérios por trás de seu salvador, enquanto o próprio Takizawa luta contra outros indivíduos armados com celulares semelhantes e memórias que revelam sua possível conexão com o evento de meses atrás. Nesta série de 11 episódios e dois filmes, escrita e dirigida por Kenji Kamiyama e lançada em 2009, irá envolver você do início ao fim, fazendo-o assistir a todos os episódios de uma única vez para que possa entender todo o mistério que nosso protagosnista Takizawa está envolvido. Quer ficar atualizado sempre que sair algum conteúdo novo? Gostou do nosso conteúdo? Siga nosso perfil no Instagram, visite nosso site para se integrar mais sobre os episódios e se quiser pode apoiar nosso projeto através do Apoia-se: Site: https://cantinhocast.com.br Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/cantinhocast Instagram: https://instagram.com/cantinho_cast/ Dúvidas, sugestões, caneladas? E-mail: zartel@cantinhocast.com

Middle Class Film Class
Gab & Chatter: Mad God / Crazy Rich Asians / Barry / Cargo / Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey / Brian & Charles / Gatlopp

Middle Class Film Class

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 72:39


On this episode: Lord of the Rings anime, Sam Jackson's favorite role, and Ezra Watch 2022. PLUS… Taika Waititi's vision for Star Wars, and the sequel none of us knew we wanted. In news: COVID, Public restrooms, Lord of the Rings anime, War of The Rohirrim, Kenji Kamiyama, Rings of Power, LOTR Amazon series, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Game of Thrones, Peter Jackson, Meet the Feebles, Bad Taste, Samuel L. Jackson, Nick Fury, Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Amber Heard, Movie 43, Vince from Sham Wow, Flex Seal, Slap Chop, Bambi 3, Michael Elliott, Ezra Miller, Sioux tribe. Warner Brothers, The Darkest Hour, Winston Churchill, Taika Waititi, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder, What We Do in the Shadows, Boy, Eagle vs Shark, Hunt For The Wilderpeople, Jojo Rabbit, Star Wars, Rogue One, Joker sequel, Harley Quinn, Margot Robbie, Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie a Deux, Shared Psychosis, Shared Delusional Disorder, SDD, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story, Poirot, Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, Saint Maud, Tenethttp://www.MCFCpodcast.comEmail us at MCFCpodcast@gmail.com   Leave us a voicemail (209) 730-6010Get some merch:https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.comJoseph Navarro   Pete Abeytaand Tyler Noe   Streaming Picks:Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey - NetflixBarry - HBOMad God - ShudderCargo - NetflixCrazy Rich Asians - HBOAd spot this week. Piecing it Together with David Rosenhttps://www.piecingpod.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/piecing-it-together-podcast/id1355980034https://open.spotify.com/show/7p0feDfiVX8CBRouqXwEPG?si=f72d8b312c904c09

Anime Is For Jerks
EP41: Shirobako

Anime Is For Jerks

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 129:33


In which Cass & Alex discuss Shirobako, directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and produced by P.A. Works.Next month we will be discussing Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex 1st Gig, directed by Kenji Kamiyama and produced by Production I.G.Discussed: the truly incredible eva reference in this show, angel beats, our low expectations for this show, pa works sowing, pa works reaping, liking donuts, jiggy jiggly heaven, naughty directors go to storyboard jail, calling someone to say you're visiting them as you're getting on the train to visit them, explaining to people who don't work in the entertainment industry what it's like to work in the entertainment industry, carefully examining a cat's thighs, moe, quitting anime to become a confectioner, neon locomotive evangardion, the taste of tea, revolutionary girl utena ep39 director's commentary, a professional shitbag, the worst meeting in the world, goth baseball loli-sama, an element of cool with the cute, andes chucky, if anyone is making good anime these days, the bizarre honor economy of old japanese menFINAL SCORES:Walking Around: 5/5Fellowship: 5/5Deliciousness: 3/5Transcendence: 1/5Goofing: 4/5Amelioration: 4/5Coitus: 0/5Enthrallment: 3/5KPH over the speed limit: 7/5Introspection: 5/5Alex's Book Recommendation: His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick MacraeCass's Book Recommendation: The Art of Fielding by Chad HarbachSocial:Show Twitter: @animeisforjerksShow Mastodon: @animeisforjerks@skeleton.coolShow Email: animeisforjerks@gmail.comCass's Twitter: @prophet_goddessCass's Mastodon: @prophet_goddess@skeleton.coolAlex's Twitter: @dunndunndunnAlex's Mastodon: @catalina@selfy.army See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OSMcast! Anime, Video Games, Interviews, and More!
OSMcast! Show #183: Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit

OSMcast! Anime, Video Games, Interviews, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 103:29


It's Christmas in Febua- We mean March! Yes, that's right. You heard us. Or rather, this is our 2021 AGC Secret Santa episode. Only three months late. For us, this is pretty timely. So, what are we talking about this time? Why it's the anime Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit! It was animated by Production I.G directed by Kenji Kamiyama (back when he did awesome stuff), based on a novel series by Nahoko Uehashi.OSMnotesSpeaking of timely, this episode was recorded in January so things may not be as rosy as we hoped they would be. If you are interested in donating to help support Ukraine, Zepla on twitter has tweeted out several ways you can help. Also, today they announced that Crunchyroll gets to absorb Funimation as a treat, so if you have a Funimation Now subscription you should probably cancel that soon. But don't worry, Moribito is on HiDIVE! Which is now owned by AMC Networks. Anyway, have some Time Cues:We Start OSMcast!ing – 0:00General Gabbing, Vinnie and Crepe Day – 0:33OSMplugs (Discord, Patreon) – 5:04Moments of OSM – 6:27Kevin: Project A-Ko Blu-ray – 6:57Dylan: No Man's Sky – 11:46Doug: Mr. Beta - also Encanto! ALSO Genshin Impact! AGAIN!!! – 15:25Basil: Belle – 25:52Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritMoribito: Guardian of the Spirit, Sans Spoilers – 33:29Whoopsies! Episode goes off the rails – 54:12OK that was fun let's get back to it – 56:37Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit, Full of Spoilers – 1:13:16Questions from Listeners Like You about Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit – 1:32:27OSMs out of OSM and Final Thoughts – 1:36:58 And as always, feel free to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! And if you still use Spotify, go ahead and get on that mobile device and throw us some five starts there too. Tell your friends! As well, just like we mentioned in the OSMplugs, you can also join the Discord and support us on Patreon!

Sizzling Samachar of the Day
15th Feb 2022: Warner Bros announces new The Lord of the Rings animated film for 2024

Sizzling Samachar of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 4:05


Welcome to OTTplay Sizzling Samachar of the day - I'm your host NikhilSizzling news first up,Period drama Downton Abbey sequel, Downton Abbey: A New Era announces release dateThe 2019 film, Downton Abbey, a sequel to the British TV series of the same name is set to continue its story with yet another sequel film. The new film titled, Downton Abbey: The New Era, will be released on April 29 in the UK a month before its international release on 20th May. The story about the aristocratic Crawley family will be set in a French setting and will focus on the secrets about the new villa inherited by the Dowager Countess. Most of the original cast members will return for the sequelHBO's The Gilded Age renewed for Season 2The newly released HBO period drama The Gilded Age created by Julian Fellowes has been renewed for a second season after the release of just three episodes of the first season. The series was in pipeline for nearly a decade before it aired its first episode in 2022. The series stars Carrie Coon in the lead as Bertha Russell. The plot is set in the 1880s in New York and focuses on The Golden Age of America when the country witnessed a surge in wealth, industrial growth, and technological advancements. The series is available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India.  Only Murders in the Building and Loki renewed for sophomore seasons Streaming giant Disney+ has announced that the hit Marvel TV series, Loki, starring Tom Hiddleston as the titular character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set to return for a second season. The anti-hero Loki will be joined by TVA agent Morbius, played by Owen Wilson, who has also been confirmed to reprise his role. Hit comedy crime-thriller Only Murders in the Building has also been renewed for a season by Hulu. The series stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Amy Ryan. Both hit TV shows are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India.Warner Bros. announces new The Lord of the Rings animated film for 2024A new animated film titled The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is in the works at Warner Bros., and is set to be released in theaters in April 2024. The news comes just days after the trailer launch for the new TV series from Amazon Studios, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The animated film will tell the tales about the fortress of Helm's Deep and is set hundreds of years prior to the events of The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films. Blade Runner: Black Lotus and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex director  Kenji Kamiyama will helm the anime style film and will revolve around the war-torn era of Helm Hammerhand, King of Rohan. Netflix TV series Maid creator, Molly Smith Metzler, signs new deal with Netflix Molly Smith Metzler, the creator and showrunner of the critically acclaimed Netflix drama series Maid, has signed a new overall deal with streaming giants Netflix. Metzler will work on creating new originals for the platform, focusing on compelling and empowering stories about women. Maid, starring Margaret Qualley, continues to maintain its top 10 status globally on Netflix. Adam Sztykiel to write and direct a new movie for DC based on the Wonder TwinWarner Bros has announced a new film based on the Wonder Twins for its HBO Max streaming platform. The film will be writer Adam Sztykiel's debut as a director, who is credited with writing films such as Rampage, Made of Honor, Due Date, and the upcoming DC film Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson. The Wonder Twins are a super-powered extraterrestrial brother-sister duo who became popular through the Hannah Barbara cartoon Super Friends in the 70s.Well, that's the Sizzling Samachar of the day on OTTplay, I shall be back again with more news from the world of movies and entertainment, until then it's your host Nikhil signing out.Aaj kya dekhoge OTTplay se poocho

Zannen, Canada
Ep.82 - Tachikomas Will Make You Love Dystopian Military Robotics

Zannen, Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 77:58


If you're anything like me, Blade Runner: Black Lotus may have made you a bit nostalgic for the last time a Corus-owned station ran a cyberpunk anime directed by Kenji Kamiyama every week at midnight. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex was a stand-out title on YTV's Bionix block for many reasons, not the least of which include the international notoriety the broadcast gained from having an entire episode banned in Canada... although not really, since it aired a couple of weeks later. Randy joins me to look back on the series and how it holds up with its dense storytelling and (relative) lack of questionable CGI.

Mando Talk
Season 3 of "The Mandalorian" is Undeniably in Production! (STAR WARS NEWS)

Mando Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 60:28


Caleb and DJ bring you the past week in #StarWars news and have a ton of fun along the way! Topics: - Ming-Na Wen films promotional material for "The Book of Boba Fett." - Kumail Nanjiani recently spoke with Empire regarding his role in the upcoming "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Disney+ series. - Carl Weathers took to Twitter that he would begin working on "The Mandalorian" Season 3 on Wednesday, 10/13! - Is Daisy Ridley returning to Star Wars as Rey Skywalker? - "Star Wars: Visions" The Ninth Jedi director, Kenji Kamiyama, reveals that his story was designed as a pilot! - Disney/Lucasfilm launch Bring Home the Bounty: potentially a video game announcement coming soon! - Fair Enough segment: our Star Wars hot take of the week! Please like the video and subscribe to our YouTube channel to help us grow, Star Wars fans: https://youtu.be/b00VkYRhnEs Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/vs2XNxTC5s Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandotalk Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mandotalk #WeHaveSpoken

You Have My Sword
Episode 5 - Helm Hammerhand: The One Punch Man

You Have My Sword

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 16:06


Krysti Pryde talks about the middle-earth anime in the works from filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. The feature from New Line Cinema/Warner Brothers delves into the King of Rohan - Helm Hammerhand. And naturally Krysti segues into the King himself, war horn and all.  This weeks all-things Tolkien shoutout is Glam Shatterskull on twitter and twitch. Then we also have DonMarshall72 on TikTok  and another hey hey @knewbetterdobetter  Check out all things Krysti Pryde and "You Have My Sword" as well as reply to questions in the pod...  You Have My Sword Website Patreon  Twitter Instagram   "You Have My Sword" is a proud member of the Edgeworks Nebula, a collection of intriguing and informative podcasts from Edgeworks Entertainment.  ✦ Edgeworks Patreon ✦ Edgeworks Facebook ✦ Edgeworks Twitter ✦ Edgeworks Instagram   Theme Music: Fantasia Nova Music by: Kingsley Sage   Proof of Purchase: A license to use the following media was purchased under Pond5's Content License Agreement, a copy of which is available for review at https://www.pond5.com/legal/license. The Pond5 license authorizes the licensee to use the media in the licensee's own commercial or non-commercial production and to copy, broadcast, distribute, display, perform and monetize the production or work in any medium - including posting and monetization on YouTube - on the terms and conditions outlined therein.   Other Audio/Sound FX provided by: Freesound.org under the Creative Commons Licensing Attribution. 

PodcastONA
Episode 103 – The DiscotE3k Doubleheader!

PodcastONA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 120:20


Every now and then, we like to talk about video games, and there’s no better time to talk about video games than during the weekend-plus that was E3 2021, an event that we can definitely say did happen. And Nintendo was there to save the festivities from being a total bomb, as per usual. So please do enjoy the first half of this show, a good hour of video game talk and discussion and running down of upcoming projects and titles that will be released between the next few months to few years, if we’re all lucky. Then stick around for the anime portion of this *anime* podcast, talking some upcoming theatrical releases, an update on a big Toonami project that’s seeing a hefty delay, more of whatever the heck Netflix is doing, and a run-through of the festivities of the latest Discotek Day livestream announcements panel event – there was some screaming that happened when we watched it live. You can probably guess what for. And stay tuned for next time, where we *finally* talk about that one really big movie everyone’s already probably seen a few times over: MUGEN TRAIN. P.S. – check out Alex talking more about Netflix’s Geeked Week announcements, and deeper E3 coverage, over at The Training Stage Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-training-stage intro – ONA.EXE returns for this show2:35 – Yuji Naka leaves Square Enix6:35 – Elden Ring dated for January 21, 20228:01 – Doki Doki Literature Club coming to consoles on June 299:28 – Amazon Luna game streaming platform opening to Prime members for Prime Day11:30-1:00:00 E3 rundown11:30 – Ubisoft17:15 – Devolver Digital21:46 – Xbox/Bethesda35:59 – Square Enix41:32 – Limited Run Games48:11 – Nintendo1:00:01 – anime talk begins; Mr. Osomatsu films coming in 2022 and 20231:01:09 – SHIROBAKO film coming to US theaters in August1:01:58 – Belle film (Mamoru Hosoda) acquired by GKIDS, coming this winter1:03:15 – Josie, the Tiger and the Fish film acquired by Funimation, coming to US theaters in July1:06:19 – AnimeLab rebranded as Funimation ANZ1:07:58 – RetroCrush live channel now on Peacock1:09:32 – Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki OVAs acquired by Funimation1:10:41 – Yashahime coming to Toonami next Saturday (6/26)1:12:23 – Blade Runner: Black Lotus premiering on Adult Swim this fall?1:14:39 – Uzumaki miniseries pushed to October 20221:15:55 – Blue Reflection Ray Blu-ray release in Japan cancelled1:16:58 – Magia Record S2 suddenly confirmed for summer1:17:58 – Sasaki and Miyano anime coming 20221:19:05 – Netflix at Annecy, new animation projects revealed (Super Crooks, CLAMP/Wit Grimm's Fairy Tales, The Witcher)1:25:42 – The Lord of the Rings animated film coming soon, Kenji Kamiyama on board as director1:27:49 – Netflix Geeked Week rundown1:39:06 – August Viz and Discotek home video releases (Inuyasha, Lupin, Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple)1:42:08 – Discotek Day event rundown (Shaman King, Fatal Fury, Lupin Part 5) additional audio from:AVGN: Plumbers Don't Wear TiesClerks II Apple Podcasts – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcastona/id1348141210?mt=2Google Play – https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5wb2RjYXN0b25hLnN1cnJlYWxyZXNvbHV0aW9uLmNvbS9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3QSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JZLO3LfoeHepomejTw4TPiHeartRadio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-podcastona-43099114/TuneIn – https://tunein.com/podcasts/Podcasts/PodcastONA-p1249922/Stitcher – https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/podcastona/ Where to find us:Alex – @AuraOfAzureAndy – @MangaMan9000, youtube.com/DubTalkJet – @Divinenega, animationinfinity.comDuelist – @HeartofSword75, youtube.com/DuelistG As always, check out surrealresolution.com for more content, and follow @SurrealReso for more updates on the show, our continued news posts, reviews, and our fellow podcasts.

Instant Ramen Anime Podcast
Episode 254: March Comes in Like a Lion

Instant Ramen Anime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 103:30


What's Good? Juan's having an amazing time teaching his best friends how to have fun and Trip's here too!   News Voice Actress Haruka Nagashima has passed away at age 33. Hololive Vtubers Aqua, Subaru, and Nene will sing the ending theme for Jayh-sama wa Kujikenai! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be an anime film directed by Kenji Kamiyama. AnimeLab in Australia and New Zealand will be changing to Funimation. Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story Season 2 will air in summer 2021. Shaman King 2021 comes to Netflix on August 9th. Beastars season 2 comes to Netflix on July 15th. Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train will stream exclusively on Funimation on June 22nd.   March Comes in Like a Lion Studio: Shaft (Monogatari series, Madoka Magica)   Our intro artist! Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tomnasr Instagram: @tom_nasr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperArmhair                Contact Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instantramenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InstantRamenPod Instagram: http://instagram.com/instantramenpodcast E-mail: instantramenpodcast@gmail.com Twitch: twitch.tv/krispother What we've watched: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dOnuaP2W--abNIJPF1nwlLoNnD-SHUkuTP_AuLm9ass/edit?usp=sharing

Film Fans Podcast
Aflevering 198: Muster the Rohirrim!

Film Fans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 66:42


The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim komt er aan. Een nieuwe animatiefilm van Kenji Kamiyama over het ontstaan van een iconische achtergrond in The Lord of the Rings films; Helm's Deep. Natalie Portman gaat Julianne Moore spelen in dramafilm May December. Deel twee van de rampenfilm Greenland is in de maak, zullen Gerard Butler en Morena Baccarin het overleefd hebben in Groenland? Netflix trakteert ons op de musicale trailer tick, tick…BOOM! En we hebben wat kleine updates, met onder andere de nieuwe naam van Aquaman 2, de releasedatums van Bullet Train en Jurassic World: Dominion en we kunnen natuurlijk niet zonder een Kives Out 2 update!   Ben je Film Fans Podcast Fan? Je kunt ons al bedanken voor deze podcast voor maar 1 euro per maand via https://www.patreon.com/FilmFansPodcast   Vergeet je niet te abonneren op ons kanaal, laat een review achter in jouw podcast-app, volg ons op Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmfanspodcast en Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmfanspodcast. Voor meer reviews, filmnieuws en afleveringen ga je naar www.filmfanspodcast.nl. Voor vragen en opmerkingen mag je ons altijd mailen via mail@filmfanspodcast.nl.

RNZ: Morning Report
New Lord of the Rings film on the way from Hollywood

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 2:59


In news from Hollywood, another Lord of the Rings feature film is on the way - this time in the style of Japanese anime. Warner Brothers says it will produce The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, directed by filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. The film will tell the story of a legendary battle that shaped Middle-Earth in the years leading up to events in J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Hollywood International Film Magazine editor in chief Sandro Monetti spoke to Gyles Beckford.

RNZ: Morning Report
New Lord of the Rings film on the way from Hollywood

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 2:59


In news from Hollywood, another Lord of the Rings feature film is on the way - this time in the style of Japanese anime. Warner Brothers says it will produce The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, directed by filmmaker Kenji Kamiyama. The film will tell the story of a legendary battle that shaped Middle-Earth in the years leading up to events in J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Hollywood International Film Magazine editor in chief Sandro Monetti spoke to Gyles Beckford.

Noticias de la semana
178. Se retrasa el lanzamiento de Digimon, Ivrea licencia Yuyu Hakusho, Dragon Quest 35 aniversario

Noticias de la semana

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 27:50


Noticias completas en la web de Ramen Para Dos:-El estreno de Digimon Last Evolution Kizuna aplazado indefinidamente: https://ramenparados.com/el-estreno-de-digimon-last-evolution-kizuna-aplazado-indefinidamente/-Kenji Kamiyama dirigirá un nuevo anime: https://ramenparados.com/kenji-kamiyama-nuevo-anime/-Editorial Ivrea publicará Yu Yu Hakusho Kanzenban: https://ramenparados.com/editorial-ivrea-publicara-yu-yu-hakusho-kanzenban/-Chainsaw Man entra en su etapa final: https://ramenparados.com/chainsaw-man-entra-en-su-etapa-final/-La demo de Hyrule Warriors: la era del cataclismo ya disponible: https://ramenparados.com/la-demo-de-hyrule-warriors-la-era-del-cataclismo-ya-disponible/-Dragon Quest tendrá varios anuncios por su 35 aniversario: https://ramenparados.com/dragon-quest-tendra-varios-anuncios-por-su-35-aniversario/

First Impact Podcast
First Impact: A Stand Alone Complex Podcast - Episode 1

First Impact Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 43:52


Episode 35 of First Impact Podcast, a weekly podcast where we discuss film and TV series of all styles and genres. New episodes are released every Thursday. This week we discuss: 1. “Public Security Section 9 – SECTION-9" released on October 1st 2002, written by Kenji Kamiyama and directed by Toshiyuki Kawano 2. “Runaway Evidence – TESTATION" released on October 1st 2002, written by Junichi Fujisaku and directed by Toshiyuki Kawano Produced by https://itsgotstealth.com/ Art by https://www.instagram.com/addrawz/ Also available on Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2Xtoast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IsRV4u Google: https://bit.ly/2NTqwNF iTunes: https://apple.co/2N2e7GP You can also find us at Twitter: https://twitter.com/FirstImpactPod and https://twitter.com/ItsGotStealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirstImpactPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstimpactpod/

Dub Talk
DT Classics 013: Eden of the East

Dub Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 170:36


Noblesse Oblige. In honor of Lilac's birthday last month we got together, grab our Ten Billion Yen phones and decided the fate of Japan. Today on Dub Talk Classics, we're covering the thrilling suspenseful title from Production I.G. and Kenji Kamiyama, Eden of the East Like what we do? Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/dubtalkpodcast Or consider buying us a Ko-fi! https://ko-fi.com/dubtalk DUB TALK SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @DubTalkPodcast Instagram: @dubtalkpodcast Twitch: dubtalkpodcast Tumblr: dubtalkpodcast HOST: @LilacAnimeRevue PANELISTS: @MangaMan9000 @Divinega @AmonduulUS Episode Editor: @AmonduulUS @9clawtiger Music: Eden of the East OST by Kenji Kawai "Falling Down" by Oasis "Michael ka Belial" by Saori Hayami "Futuristic Imagination" by School Food Punishment "Invisible" by LEAH "Light Prayer" by School Food Punishment "Future Nova" by School Food Punishment "After Laughter" by School Food Punishment

Not Joanna Eggs
Episode 72: The Napping Princess

Not Joanna Eggs

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 32:51


Hey everybody! Welcome to episode 72 of Not Joanna Eggs: this week, we're reviewing The Napping Princess, the 2017 anime film directed by Kenji Kamiyama. This quickly devolves into a rage-cast albeit a funny one, so strap in ya'll. Hope you guys like this one! Robbie Twitter: @lobster_writer, Robbie Insta: @lobsterwriter Tracy Twitter/Insta: @tctrauscht

Ani-Gamers Podcast
AGP#106 – Super Smash Boys

Ani-Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018


We recorded this episode way back when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate came out but Evan's holiday travel pushed it back a bunch! In this episode, Evan and David convene to fight each other in Smash (guess who won) and discuss the latest entry in Nintendo's crossover party/fighting game. In the news segment, the hosts cover the announcement of the Saint Seiya CG series and Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama's Ghost in the Shell CG series, and for the audience questions they discuss etiquette when interviewing anime creators. Topics include: the damn Duck Hunt can, Bowsette palette swaps, and too many Fire Emblems. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.

Ani-Gamers Podcast
AGP#106 – Super Smash Boys

Ani-Gamers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2018


We recorded this episode way back when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate came out but Evan’s holiday travel pushed it back a bunch! In this episode, Evan and David convene to fight each other in Smash (guess who won) and discuss the latest entry in Nintendo’s crossover party/fighting game. In the news segment, the hosts cover the announcement of the Saint Seiya CG series and Shinji Aramaki and Kenji Kamiyama’s Ghost in the Shell CG series, and for the audience questions they discuss etiquette when interviewing anime creators. Topics include: the damn Duck Hunt can, Bowsette palette swaps, and too many Fire Emblems. Send us feedback at podcast@anigamers.com! Show notes, links, comments, and more can be found at http://anigamers.com/podcast.

KeyFrame | An Anime & Animation Podcast
Keyframe 118 - Mind Game // Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig // Boss Baby (Series) // ...

KeyFrame | An Anime & Animation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 59:54


**A Psychedelic Night In** So aside from Producer Rob confusing his Sarahs (it should be Sarah Michelle Gellar and not Sarah Jessica Parker), Peter Rabbit gets a sequel, Netflix and Viz Media announce an original martial arts anime series set in Mexico, and Christiano Ronaldo gets animated. After that we’ve got kids versus cats for the attention of the parents (even though the cats really wouldn’t care), in Boss Baby: Back in Business, cyberpunk film-noir with Kenji Kamiyama’s Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig and Masaaki Yuasa’s “what did I just watch” movie Mind Game. If you've enjoyed this podcast, then please follow us on Twitter @KeyframePodcast or on other social media by searching for The Geek Show. If you want to show your support then head over to https://www.patreon.com/thegeekshow and give whatever you can. Alternatively, we have a shop up and running so head over http://thegeekshow.co.uk/thegeekshop and partake in some of our lovely wares. Thanks, and until next time, don't watch anything we wouldn't! #Animation #Anime #Cartoons #KeyFrame #News #Podcasts #Reviews #TheGeekShow #PeterRabbit #SeisManos #Netflix #VizMedia #ChristianoRonaldo #StrikerForce7 #BossBaby #BackInBusiness #GhostInTheShell #StandAloneComplex #2ndGig #KenjiKamiyama #MasaakiYuasa #MindGame #KuuchuuBuranko #Trapeze #Adaptations #RobinNishi #Manga #MasamuneShirow

Bijou Banter
Napping Princess

Bijou Banter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2017


by Muhammad Emillio Daniel Effendy Napping Princess: Awake but ConfusingLast weekend, a limited showing of Napping Princess (2017) took place as part of The Picture Show Family and Children’s series that is curated by FilmScene and proudly presented by MidWestOne Bank. I attended on a Saturday alongside a small crowd of children accompanied with their parents.The film opens by throwing the audience into a fantastical world right away. Simplified cyberpunk architecture is juxtaposed by the bright colors meant to appeal to children. A monarchy imbedded deep in a religion in which crosses around the neck are replaced with a lock without a key pose an unknown looming threat. An odd choice to include in an anime movie targeted for younger children. A little girl named Ancien (Brina Palencia) jumps across blocks of extended metal arms surrounding a large tall building. She’s said to be a magical princess, a supposedly leftover element of the mahou shoujo genre that caters to young preschool girls in Japan. Most of Ancien and her world’s backstory is revealed through her own narration in a sort of children’s book style. At this point, I expected the entire film to be made for children and as such, adjusted my expectations on what I’d be watching. That may have not been a good idea however as we’ll get to later. Visual treats can be seen in every scene but the shots don’t linger and move along to match the speed of which the characters drive through the story. The film is a mix of many elements that can be considered cliché within the world of Japanese animation and often feels familiar to audiences who are generally aware of those clichés. Giant autonomous robots, giant man-piloted robots, giant monsters (Kaiju), magic, advanced technology and an insistence not to stick to a conventional three-act structure narrative. However, one can be easily inclined to say that Napping Princess includes far too many elements of anime clichés to make its’ own unique mark despite being visually impressive. Reader note; I did watch this film in its English dub.The film tells its story through the eyes of Morikawa Kokone (Brina Palencia) who is a Japanese high-school girl in her third-year and takes place in the year 2020. Whenever Kokone falls asleep, she dreams of another world called the Heartland, an eerily totalitarian society where cars are their main produce. The film spends most of its time constantly alternating back-and-forth between the two worlds, one that Kokone inhabits and the other that she dreams of. The transitions between scenes in the dream-world and that set in near-future Japan are incredibly seamless and don’t rely on cheap-tricks like film-grain or color correction to notify the audience of the change. A strong visual aesthetic that can be easily identified within the architecture and costume design of the world in the dream-realm easily set the worlds apart. However, despite the smooth as butter transitions between these two worlds, the narrative somehow still manages to suffer as audiences are left confused as to the true nature of the dream-world. A word of warning, don’t expect to come away from this film with answers to what that dream-world actually is within the logic the film itself tried to build; there are no such answers given.Whilst its narrative suffers greatly under the weight of far too many elements mashed together, the film still manages to be visually appealing. The first thing I took note of is that despite its’ science-fantasy backdrop, the anime does not regress to the design shorthand of giving characters vibrant unnatural hair colors in order to make them stand apart from background characters. This is in part achieved through its art direction that mitigates the use of same-face syndrome, a reoccurring visual problem with some Japanese anime. Characters are easily visually identifiable from each other thanks to a cast that mixes various age groups and body sizes instead of making every seventeen year old high-school girl look like she’s thirty.Having been written & directed by Kenji Kamiyama, it definitely takes on his signature markings that that would be familiar if you had watched Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society (2006), Blood: The Last Vampire (2000) or any of his other anime films. Yet most of his films have notably been made for a more mature adult audience, and the decision to make a film intended for a younger audience with a notable lack of violence does not translate well at all. There are often convoluted storylines and plot-points Kamiyama has chosen not to linger on and explain for the audience. In a film intended for an older audience, I would have likely accepted this, but for a story that seems to want to both cater to a younger and older audience, it does run into plenty of narrative problems that leave the audience confused. A seven-year-old sitting in the cinema near me was visibly distressed at his inability to comprehend the film. And I understand his distress. As mentioned earlier, going into this film expecting a film made purely for children is a mistake. It feels like the film is split between who its’ target market should actually be. It’s dream-land scenes often felt like they cater to children and its’ real-world Japan scenes broach darker and more adult-oriented matters yet shying away from them. A scene discussing the death of Kokone’s mother gets close to discussing some very personally held beliefs within Japanese culture regarding how they treat they’re dead loved ones and pay respect to them. However, the scene pulls away as soon as it starts to cross the line of not being family-friendly.The English dub works well for the most part, but loses its mark on some jokes that can only be understood to Japanese speakers. Textual aspects of the film such as signboards and text messages on a phone or tablet are never translated and this often leads to plenty more confusions for Western viewers. Perhaps studios need to take a page from online fan-sub communities and insert contextual subs for audiences to better grasps certain things on-screen. A scene explaining why the written characters for Kokone’s name matters went unexplained and even for fans of Japanese animation, the significance of that scene can be lost without understanding the language deeply. This is especially problematic given how her name does act as a pseudo plot-device.The film seems to not know whether it wants to accept its’ own preset logic throughout the majority of the film and there are three points in the film in which it outright contradicts its’ established logic regarding the nature of the dream-world. This could be just a problem of being lost in translation when localizing to an English dub. But it seems too glaring an issue to merely be that.As a final world, the film is overall beaming with potential to be better than it had intended to be but it’s insistence on being catered for a younger audience got in the way of itself. If you want to leave the cinema with at least some resolution, don’t forget to stay for the credits, some things definitely become clearer in the scenes shown there, though they’re still about as helpful as Marvel’s post-credit scenes in trying to understand what’s happening.

One Week Only - Podcast
Episode 79 - Nobody's Watching

One Week Only - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2017 59:48


Episode 79 of One Week Only! This week's key film is "Nobody's Watching," a terrific, complex drama about a successful Argentinian actor who is attempting to start a new career in New York, but is hampered by his accent and his immigration status. Directed by Julia Solomonoff, and starring Guillermo Pfening, who won Best Actor at the Tribeca Film Festival, this is a nuanced, thoughtful immigrant drama that explores identity, privilege, and desire, as well as the conflict between dreams and reality. Now Playing in New York at the Film Forum. (45:15) We also review the unnerving religious drama "Free in Deed" directed by Jake Mahaffy (12:05); fantastical anime adventure "Napping Princess" directed by Kenji Kamiyama (19:25); surreal documentary "The Challenge" about wealthy Qatari sheiks, directed by Yuri Ancarani (28:15); and the heartwarming documentary "School Life" about an Irish boarding school, directed by Neasa Ní Chianáin & David Rane (36:10). Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com