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Soggy Muppets, Sloppy Mops, and Satoshi Kon's 1997 anime thriller, "Perfect Blue", were just a few of the many topics the crew discussed this week! Was Kon's film perfect? Did it give us the blues? Or was it just weird? Stay tuned to find out on this weeks episode of Monster Candy Podcast!
Ob Satoshi Kons zweites Werk Julians Erwartungen erfüllen kann und Lukas beim 4. Rewatch weiterhin gut gefällt? Das Thema Filme scheint zumindest für Kons Art Realität und Fiktion verschwimmen zu lassen, zumindest eine perfekte Kombination zu sein.
Does the source novel for "Perfect Blue" help a first-time viewer to parse the meaning behind Satoshi Kon's ending? In episode 383, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they consider what essential elements the novel provided, explore the use of reflections, debate the significance of the fish in Mima's apartment, and outline some various theories for what the ambiguity in the film could mean. They finish by casting their votes for which one is ultimately better: the book or the movie! Satoshi Kon's Last Words: https://www.makikoitoh.com/journal/satoshi-kons-last-words Join our Discord channel https://discord.gg/yQpgu9jYB2 Pickup any of the books they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Intro/outro music: Haunted by Ross Bugden Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/
We got together to discuss the last of the Satoshi Kon movies that he directed. All of these are a trip but this one hit the right spot for me. Satoshi's movies are something very very special and all of them leave a lot for you to decide what's really happening. A man that was gone to soon. Hear us discuss this film in detail. Starring Mike Albertin, Joe Butler, Joseph Larrey, and John. A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ Tokyo God Fathers (Film 193) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/tokyo-god-fathers-film-193-gmmf Paprika (Film 144) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/paprika-film-144-gmmf Perfect Blue (Film 140) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/perfect-blue-film-140-gmmf
The Boys are back with another glazing of Satoshi Kon. This time talking about the directors final film Paprika Anilist: https://anilist.co/anime/1943/PaprikaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/jordosbizarrepodcastJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/ZmdDRVsHXjfollow The boys on Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/jordosba.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/seamonkies199.bsky.sociaMusic: Sashimi - Junior State
Welcome back to another episode of 6 Cents with 6to and Elias! On this rainy week, the boys sit back and vibe with Risk of Rain 2. While gaming, they chat about a range of topics including:Jurassic Park6to's first viewing of "The Lobster"Elias's first time being exposed to Satoshi Kon's "Paprika" and "Millenium Actress""Hokum"...and a lot of Steven Spielberg. Incredibly fun and passionate episode!
In a special collaboration with Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert of the Talking Simpsons and What A Cartoon! podcasts, we discuss Satoshi Kon's PERFECT BLUE (1997), the anime classic that imagined a world in which obsessive fan culture stoked by the internet leads to the dissolution of one J-pop star's reality. Would you believe that people have called it prescient? PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/712-perfect-blue-157652359
For this installment of Not A Bomb's “Ani-MAY-e” celebration, the hosts step into the surreal dreamscape of Paprika, Satoshi Kon's mind-bending animated thriller that continues to blur the line between fantasy and reality nearly two decades after its release. What begins as a psychological mystery quickly spirals into a dazzling exploration of identity, technology, and the fragile barrier between the waking world and the subconscious mind.The hosts unpack how Paprika weaponizes dream logic to create an intentionally disorienting experience, where transitions between scenes, locations, and even characters occur without warning. They dig into the film's central conflict between dreams and reality, exploring how the DC Mini device transforms private thoughts into dangerous shared spaces where control, repression, and desire collide. The conversation also highlights how the film questions whether reality itself is any more stable or coherent than the dreams invading it.There's plenty of discussion about the film's unforgettable imagery, from the chaotic parade sequences to the constantly shifting environments that refuse to obey conventional storytelling rules. The hosts examine how Satoshi Kon uses animation as a storytelling tool that could never be replicated in live action, creating scenes that feel simultaneously beautiful, unsettling, and emotionally overwhelming.Want to support the show? Check out the Not A Bomb TeePublic store for merch, featuring designs by Ted Blair.We'd love to hear from you—send your feedback, suggestions, or film recommendations to NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy
Odds and Ends: How's Myspace doing in 2026? Oh...; we talk about the drama, er, The Drama, with capital letters, because it's a movie title, so it's a proper noun, and those are capitalized. Just a lil bit of knowledge from yours truly.Feature Film: Our feature film this episode is... not a feature film! It's a miniseries by Satoshi Kon, who we've covered multiple times on the show, but still have yet to discuss one of his actual feature films. Anyway, this is a show, not a movie, and it's about a bunch of sad people or whatever and a very happy boy with a bat. I think so, at least, I'm not used to watching TV shows, so I get confused very easily. Why are there credits every 20 or so minutes? Those are just supposed to be at the end!Next episode's movie: Daddy Can't Dance (2012)You can join the conversation Wednesdays at 7pm EST! Available in podcast form on all your favorite podcatchers!Socials:linktr.ee/ThereWillBeDudsTwitch // ThereWillBeDudsYouTube // There Will Be DudsTwitter // @ThereWillBeDudsFacebook // There Will Be DudsInstagram // ThereWillBeDudsTikTok // @ThereWillBeDuds(0:00) Show start(5:23) Paranoia Agent(56:28) The Drama(1:22:18) Next episode's movie
Let's explore the surreal world of Paprika, the visionary anime film directed by Satoshi Kon. Known for its dream-within-a-dream storytelling and groundbreaking animation, Paprika delivers a visually stunning and psychologically complex experience that continues to stand out in the world of anime films.This movie is wild, but we did our best to try and break down the film's plot, ending, and that killer soundtrack by Susumu Hirasawa.This film has a lasting influence, which instantly made us think of Inception.With its bold animation, unique narrative, and lasting cultural impact, Paprika is a must-watch for fans of anime, psychological thrillers, and mind-bending films.Stick around until the end for a round of movie trivia around Dreams!Safe dreams, nomads.
Estamos a 20 años del estreno del clásico de animación PAPRIKA, del director japonés Satoshi Kon, y el pasado 5 de marzo se reestrenaron 3 de sus películas en cines de México, con motivo de este aniversario.En VOZ EN OFF analizamos Paprika, Perfect Blue y Millennium Actress, recordando la magnitud e impacto de la filmografía de este genio de la animación.¿Has visto alguna de sus películas?SÍGUENOS EN NUESTRAS REDES SOCIALES:Facebook InstagramTikTok Twitch XYouTube#paprika #perfectblue #satoshikon #anime
"Animated Horror Month" leaves the gore of deep space and into the psyche of a pop idol. This week, we are stepping into the blurred reality of Satoshi Kon's 1997 psychological masterpiece: Perfect Blue.Long before influencer culture was a thing, this film was predicting the terrifying ways our public and private lives can collide. We are looking at Mima Kirigoe's transition from the pop group CHAM! to the world of acting, and the nightmare that follows.Follow us @ReviewedtodeathFollow R.Jacob Honeybrook @author_honeybrookBuy Books for the Broken - https://a.co/d/04pARBgFMusic:Shine On and New Arcade by creatormix.com All additional music provided by Groove Witness - www.groovewitness.usCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencasterRead our companion written reviews - imgur.com/user/trojaSpaceBandit
Cuántas ganas teníamos que hablar sobre este director y nuestro momento ha llegado. Traemos el especial de Satoshi Kon y las reseñas de sus cuatro películas donde cada una tiene una historia muy particular fuera de lo que hemos visto en otras obras, siempre poniendo en tela de juicio que la realidad es un hilo delgado capaz de rompernos y cuestionarnos las cosas. Quizá un poco adelantado a su tiempo a finales de los 90 estrenaría Perfect Blue, película que posteriormente fue inspiración para muchos otros cineastas, y aunque es muy buena en muchos aspectos, no podemos decir que sus siguientes películas Millenium Actress, The Tokyo Godfathers y Paprika sean inferiores. Acompáñanos en este episodio y preparate para no entender nada las próximas 2 horas. ¡Pícale play y MÉTETE KUDASAI!Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/yametetekudasaiLas opiniones de este programa son los gustos personales por el cringe de Alex, Jojos y Lucy_A
In questo episodio Alessia fa il punto sulla carriera del regista Mamoru Hosoda: dalla gavetta in Toei ai suoi maggiori successi, in occasione del suo ultimo lavoro, Scarlet, ora in sala), esplorando la sua poetica e i motivi per cui non è solo “l'erede di Miyazaki” ma guarda al futuro a modo suo. Link utiliEpisodio #71: Hayao Miyazaki e l'aironeEpisodio #79: Satoshi Kon, il regista del sogno, della realtà e della finzioneJapan Wildlife è su Substack! Iscriviti alla newsletter per non perderti i prossimi episodi e aggiornamenti.Se vuoi sostenere Japan Wildlife, puoi anche lasciare una donazione su Ko-FiI nostri sponsor:Dirim: https://www.dirim.it/Granduomo: https://www.granduomocatania.it/Sinfonia del Gusto: https://www.sinfoniadelgustoroma.it/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit japanwildlife.substack.com
Send a text In this episode, first time guest Isabel Teran ("That's Bodacious, Dude! 80 Radical Movies from the '80s!") joins the podcast. She brings along the movie Paprika. Marty and Clif give Izzy the movie The Lost Boys to watch.This week on Talking Pondo, Marty and Clif welcome podcast host Isabel Teran to the show for a wildly different double feature: a mind-bending anime classic and one of the most iconic vampire films of the 1980s.First up is Paprika, the visually explosive psychological sci-fi film from director Satoshi Kon. The crew dives into the film's dream-within-a-dream storytelling, its influence on modern sci-fi (including comparisons to Inception), and how its surreal imagery blurs the line between imagination and reality.Then the conversation shifts to pure 80s vampire energy with The Lost Boys. Featuring the legendary “Two Coreys” and a gang of leather-clad Santa Carla vampires, the film invokes horror, teen rebellion, and MTV-era style into one unforgettable cult classic.Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on FacebookX (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagramMaking Pondo on Letterboxd:Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin
THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall The lads cast off their pop idol personas and get caught up in the murderous world of Japanese procedurals as they cover Satoshi Kon's first animated feature: Perfect Blue. Topics include the Aranofsky drama, the podcaster's persona, and what it means to exist in a world that necessitates breaking yourself into many different personalities just to survive. Media Referenced in this Episode: Perfect Blue. Dir. Satoshi Kon. 1997 Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist. Dir. Pascal-Alex Vincent. 2021. “Interview with Satoshi Kon” by Bill Aguiar. Tokyo Pop. April 25th, 2007. The Real History of 'Perfect Blue' and 'Requiem for a Dream'. Animation Obsessive. March 20th, 2022. “Satoshi Kon Interview for Perfectblue.com”. September 4th, 1997. TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Interstitial: “Two-Step Verification” // Written and Performed by A.J. Ditty
In this episode of Cinema D'Amore, Chuck and Justin discuss the 1995 anime anthology Memories, breaking down its three segments, Magnetic Rose, Stink Bomb, and Cannon Fodder. They talk about the creators behind the film, including Katsuhiro Otomo, who wrote Magnetic Rose and directed Cannon Fodder, and Satoshi Kon, who co-wrote Magnetic Rose. They examine each segment's strengths and weaknesses, from the haunting visuals and tragic story of Magnetic Rose, to the darkly comic chaos of Stink Bomb, to the eerie, militaristic world-building of Cannon Fodder. Along the way they note influences from films like Alien, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Akira. They also discuss the film's animation style, dubbing, runtime, and why the anthology format works so well, recommending Memories for fans of experimental 1990s anime. Hosted by Charles Phillips Co-hosted by Justin Morgan Mixing and Music by Scratchin' Menace Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky for updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate the support!
This week, we review Paprika (2006), Satoshi Kon's mind-bending anime masterpiece that blends science fiction, psychological thriller, and surreal fantasy. Megumi Hayashibara voices Dr. Atsuko Chiba, a brilliant scientist who moonlights as her dream-diving alter ego, Paprika. In a world where technology allows therapists to enter patients' dreams, chaos erupts when the device falls into the wrong hands—blurring the lines between dream and reality.With its dazzling visuals, layered storytelling, and a haunting score by Susumu Hirasawa, Paprika explores the subconscious, identity, and the power of imagination.Is it all just a dream within a dream, or is reality the real illusion? Listen on to find out!Join Colin & Niall as we embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the downright awful of cinema!Contact us: itwasamoviepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: It was a movie..Spotify pageFollow, rate & review us here:https://linktr.ee/itwasamovieYoutube: It was a movie channel...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itwasamovieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itwasamoviepodcast/X: https://x.com/itwasamoviepodTikTok clips & highlights: https://www.tiktok.com/@itwasamoviepodSee all our ratings & reviews: Google SpreadsheetIMDb List: IMDb | Letterboxd: Letterboxd
Today Justin and Cameron are at the end of their chase as they cover the last of Satoshi Kon's directorial work with 2001's Millennium Actress. A love story through time just before Valentine's Day. Will the two be able to find anything negative to say or will they just be praising even the most faded memory of Kon's work? Find out today on Cinema Roulette!Art by: https://tellersplace.tumblr.com/ Cinema Roulette Intro Song: "Rain Keeps Falling (Part 2)" by J.J. Vicars. Check him out! https://jjvicars.com/Follow us on BlueSky: Cinema Roulette: https://bsky.app/profile/cinemaroulette.bsky.socialJustin's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/jkpancake.bsky.social Cameron's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/camcammackert.bsky.socialFind all the other places you can stream or follow us here: https://linktr.ee/CinemaRoulette
God, isn't it so satisfying to finish something? Films are better than TV that way. ...and we've also managed to finish Satoshi Kon's film catalog this week, since we finally cover Paprika. Is it all it's cracked up to be? Did Christopher Nolan rip it off? Does it have the worst English-language tagline for an anime of all time? Listen and find out. We also talk about The Sandman, Inception, vocaloids, sleep demons, and the common types of dreams. | Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on BlueSky | We're on Threads/Instagram | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord
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[Skip to 13:15 for Millennium Actress talk]Well, I thought this was the last Satoshi Kon we would cover on the pod but apparently we've never done Paprika either? Yahoo, more Kon to look forward to. Anyway this is the first time any of us have seen Millennium Actress, and it turns out Satoshi Kon doesn't really have any misses. You can hear us talk about his overall catalogue toward the end of the episode. We also talk about Gmail's AI, Unit 731, and the Liancourt rocks. | Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on BlueSky | We're on Threads/Instagram | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord
Animation is often dismissed as children's entertainment, but Paprika proves it's a sophisticated art form, capable of exploring complex adult themes with stunning visuals. It represents the culmination of Satoshi Kon's obsession with the boundaries between reality and illusion.Throughout his short career, Kon consistently explored how modern life makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish the real from the imagined. Paprika takes this to its logical extreme, literalizing the collapse of these boundaries through its dream-sharing technology.Paprika, Kon's final film, asks profound questions about authenticity, whether our dream selves might be more genuine than our waking personas, and what happens when technology erodes the walls between inner and outer worlds. It's a dreamlike journey into the blurred line between reality and imagination, showcasing the power of animation, and its vivid and surreal imagery delves into deep themes of identity, sexuality, and the subconscious, making it a thought-provoking experience.Its lasting influence on cinema and its place in Kon's legacy makes Paprika both a triumphant artistic achievement and a bittersweet farewell from one of animation's most remarkable and passionate talents.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app
The Lady Killers leave their pop music groups to become serious actresses as they talk obsessed fans, duplicate rooms, and tarnished reputations in Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue. Excuse me... who are you? If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe! Follow us at @theladykpod on Twitter and @theladykillerspod on Instagram and Bluesky Connect with your co-hosts: Jenn: @jennferatu on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Sammie: @srkdall on Twitter and Instagram, @srkdallreads Bookstagram Rachel: @thevinylgrrrl on Instagram, @vinylgrrrl on Twitter and Bluesky Cover Art: David (@the_haunted_david, @the_haunted_david_art) Logo Art: Meg (@sludgework) Music: McKenzie Gerber (@wolfman_mac_gerber) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our adventures on the fringes of Shinjuku continue with our look at Tokyo Godfathers, Satoshi Kon's 2003 animated dramedy about three unhoused people navigating personal struggles when presented with a Christmas miracle: a newborn baby. It's also a New Years film (which is why we're allowed to review it). But first! We discuss our upcoming hopes and dreams for this year in media watching with our patented (or, at the very least: patent-pending) "View Year Resolutions" segment! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus turkish grocery shopping, suckling on cool lookin' dudes and nutless wonders, Trader Joe proximity deficit, extended Wrestle-Chats (tm), insidious musical beds, intercepted segways, Parker shills for Paramount Plus (suspected paid placement), boundless Bond chats, sneezes, blank stares, gleeks and so much more!! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll trek across any metropolis for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!
This week, Laura and Hugo dive into films chosen by you. Drawing from our LAB Suggestions programme, where audiences select their favourite films to be shown on the big screen in Amsterdam, they share their standout picks. From the chilling plausibility of Children of Men to a friendly (but pointed) debate over whether Christopher Nolan's Inception owes more than a little to Satoshi Kon's Paprika.Along the way, they share tidbits from conversations with Colin Farrell and Alfonso Cuarón, plus a voice note from one of our listeners whose pick, The NeverEnding Story, is heading to the big screen.Get tickets to LAB Suggestions @ LAB111Get tickets to Hamnet @ LAB111Get tickets to The Actor's Archive: Jane Fonda @ LAB111Get tickets to Fight The Power: Goodbye Julia @ LAB111
This episode is a cross examination of Dostoevsky's seminal work The Brothers Karamazov and Satoshi Kon's slept on brilliant anime holiday film Tokyo Godfathers. Happy New Year. FULL EP AT PATREON.COM/PODDAMNAMERICA
Kicking the Seat and Pat McDonald wish you the Merriest of Christmases with one of our favorite traditions: a "There's No Stalgia Like Nostalgia" look at an offbeat holiday movie!Today we're talking the 2003 anime from co-directors Satoshi Kon and Keiko Nobumoto, Tokyo Godfathers! This fast-paced dramedy centers on three homeless people who discover an infant child who's been discarded in the trash on Christmas Eve. Through a series of crazy adventures, they spend a week traversing the Tokyo underworld in an effort to reunite the child with its birth parents--navigating violent teen hooligans, mob vengeance, and the ghosts of the three "godfathers'" respective pasts.In this celebratory episode, Ian and Pat share their joy at this first-time viewing and dig into what makes this street-level holiday adventure worth seeking out--while also unpacking its surprising roots in a John Wayne Western!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the full Tokyo Godfathers (2003) trailer.Keep up with Pat at HollywoodChicago.com.Listen to Pat's movie reviews on the radio at STAR 96.7.
Tokyo Godfathers, the brilliant Satoshi Kon made a holiday classic that's purely Japanese. And PURELY wholesome. It's a movie that's made talks about homelessness, forgiveness, running away, redemption and family.
We bring you our first of three Christmas Films we are looking at this year. First we are taking a look at another Satoshi Kon film, Tokyo God Fathers. A Japanese Anime Christmas movie, something you don't see a lot. This movie is a heart warming movie, thats also has that Satoshi Kon weirdness his movies are known for. Come join us to discuss this very interesting Christmas movie. Starring Mike Albertin, Joe Butler, and Joseph Larrey. A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ Paprika (Film 144) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/paprika-film-144-gmmf Perfect Blue (Film 140) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/perfect-blue-film-140-gmmf Krampus (Film 131) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/krampus-film-131-gmmf Gremlins (Film 130) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/gremlins-film-130-gmmf Ebenezer and The Invisible World - GMMF 311 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/ebenzer-and-the-invisible-world-gmmf-311 Nightmare Before Christmas The Pumpkin King (Mini 62) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/nightmare-before-christmas-the-pumpkin-king-mini-62-gmmf Lake Season Greetings (Mini 61) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/lake-season-greetings-mini-60-gmmf Nightmare Before Christmas Oogies Revenge - GMMF 259 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/nightmare-before-christmas-oogies-revenge-gmmf-259 Violent Night (Film 84) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/violent-night-film-84-gmmf Cthulhu Saves Christmas - GMMF 207 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/cthulu-saves-christmas-gmmf-207 Hawkeye (TV 8) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/hawkeye-tv-8-gmmf Batman Returns (Film 45) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/batman-returns-film-45-gmmf Nightmare Before Christmas (Film 22) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/nightmare-before-christmas-film-gmmf Elf (Film 21) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/elf-film-21-gmmf
One of Jake's favorite movies is Perfect Blue. The director is Satoshi Kon. He also made a beloved Christmas movie about three people finding a baby in the garbage and their crazy adventures together. So he watched it and talked about it. Merry Christmas.
In this episode we continue our month of Matt with another certified classic of a movie. Tokyo Godfathers by the legendary Satoshi Kon! And with the holidays right around the corner there's no better time to review this amazing piece of animation. Enjoy! The Anime Brothers expressly prohibit any entity from using this podcast for purposes of training AI technologies Support The Adventure!Patreon Join The Adventure!DiscordTwitter Instagram animexbrotherspodcast@gmail.com All The Links, On One Tree!https://linktr.ee/AnimeBrothersPodcast Intro Song: YungxHarm - No Cap Freestyle feat vacaationOutro Song: YungxHarm - Kept in the Dark Follow YungxHarm;Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yungxharm/Twitter: @YungxHarmSoundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/yungxharm471 Follow vacaation;Instagram: https://instagram.com/vacaation?igshiTwitter: @vacaation_Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/vacaation86
Join us for a discussion of Satoshi Kon's 2003 animated film Tokyo Godfathers, an unconventional holiday story that's equal parts heartwarming, chaotic, and surprisingly realistic. On Christmas Eve in Tokyo, three homeless individuals — a middle-aged alcoholic, a former drag queen, and a teenage runaway — discover an abandoned baby in the trash and embark on a wild, coincidence-filled quest to return her to her parents. Take out the DVD or watch on Hoopla Digital with your MCPL card this holiday season!
El estremecedor largometraje animado de 1997 está de vuelta en la pantalla grande, así que aprovechamos para conversar de sus múltiples virtudes y las maneras como continúa siendo profundamente perturbador.
Satoshi Kon and Richard Linklater showed us in the '00s that animation can do anything. We look at that claim through the lens of "Tokyo Godfathers" and "Waking Life".Hosted by Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler, with guest Tom from @DaddyDaughterMovieNight Subscribe for more dives into animation history and film culture.#AnimationHistory #anime #experimentalfilm 0:00 Introduction1:48 Tokyo Godfathers18:22 Waking Life37:30 The Best Animated Short Films of the 2000s42:43 The Best Animated Feature Films of the 2000s
Episode 529: This week we take a look at one of Satoshi Kon's last works: Paranoia Agent. His only TV series that explores the intricacies of how human nature deals with the negative realities of life.
"You're the ghost who needs to wake up." It's time to celebrate Noirvember! For Episode 382, Thomas and Brandon kick-off CineNation's series on Horror Noir with PERFECT BLUE. Listen as they discuss Satoshi Kon's early career, why he was hesitant to make a horror film, how much he wanted to change from the original novel, how the film gained popularity over the years, and much more! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Recap of Spooktoberfest - (00:00:10) Intro to Horror Noir (00:08:40) Intro to Perfect Blue (00:19:39) How Perfect Blue Got to Production (00:22:28) Favorite Scenes (00:36:11) On Set Life - (01:09:21) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:12:56) What Worked and What Didn't (01:31:54) Film Facts (01:38:07) Awards (01:38:45) Final Questions on the Movie (01:42:27) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:53:47) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast
This episode was paid for by special bean JaneQ via the Pick the Flick tier on our patreon. They picked it and we flicked it! Thanks, Jane! Disclaimer: this episode discusses sexual violence and abuse. It's a film from beloved director Satoshi Kon that exhibits a great amount of empathy and examination of the male/celebrity gaze. It's a complex narrative that is definitely worth a watch. This episode contains discussions of those scenes as well as a thorough discussion of how Adam became Abe's dad. Features: Adam Ganser: https://bsky.app/profile/ganz.bsky.social Michael Swaim: https://bsky.app/profile/michaelswaim.bsky.social Abe Epperson: https://bsky.app/profile/abeepp.bsky.social Support Small Beans and access Additional Content: https://www.patreon.com/SmallBeans Check our store to buy Small Beans merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-small-beans-store
Puntata a cura di Untimoteo.Scavengers Reign, serie animata americana prodotta per HBO Max, è una delle migliori science-fiction mai create. Poetica, surreale, ma allo stesso tempo concreta e terrificante. Un prodotto unico. E, purtroppo, una prima stagione di 12 episodi destinata, per ora, a non avere un seguito.Quindi, la domanda che vi starete ponendo è: perché devo perdere tempo a leggere di una serie che non è ancora disponibile in Italia, e che per di più è stata già cancellata? Semplice: perché Scavengers Reign è stupenda. Profonda, inquietante, commovente. Racchiude nella sua storia - apparentemente lineare - tematiche di infinita complessità. In pochissimi personaggi delinea tutta la follia e la complessità dei modelli comportamentali umani. Ed è stilisticamente un compendio della migliore produzione fantascientifica di sempre.“Animazione” è il format del podcast di Mondoserie dedicato alle diverse scuole ed espressioni del genere, dall'Oriente alla scena europea e americana. Leggi il nostro articolo su Satoshi Kon: https://www.mondoserie.it/le-visioni-di-satoshi-kon-4-film-1-serie-1-libro/ Parte del progetto: https://www.mondoserie.it/ Iscriviti al podcast sulla tua piattaforma preferita o su: https://www.spreaker.com/show/mondoserie-podcast Collegati a MONDOSERIE sui social:https://www.facebook.com/mondoserie https://www.instagram.com/mondoserie.it/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwXpMjWOcPbFwdit0QJNnXQ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mondoserie/
Consolidating on last week's explorations on blame and pursuing true reality, but through a diametrically opposite aesthetic lens, this week's episode attempts to explore the infinite depth of Satoshi Kon's 1997 anime film, Perfect Blue.Contact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/
Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.CW: Discussions of cinematic sexual assault and violence.Film Critic Lex Briscuso joins us to discuss Satoshi Kon's masterful animated psychological thriller Perfect Blue. The film follows Mima, a former J-Pop idol who has recently left the music group Cham! that made her famous and beloved in order to pursue a career as an actress. As Mima struggles to adapt to the demands of her new profession, she becomes the victim of an obsessive stalker and steadily begins to lose her grip on reality. Visceral, confounding, and richly layered with considerations about celebrity, artifice, and the toll of creating a public persona, Perfect Blue represents the very best animated cinema has to offer and showcases what the medium is capable of in the hands of a brilliant artist.We begin by unpacking the film's contemplations of public image and the fledgling internet; how Kon anticipates the production of digital avatars and how these versions of ourselves skew people's perceptions of our interiority. Then, we discuss Perfect Blue's perspective on patriarchal, predatory systems within entertainment and art, as well as how the film conveys the top-down proprietary relationships that we build around celebrity. Finally, we examine the film's core tragedy - the loss of agency and sense of self that necessary follows any participation within a larger system of public visibility and the subsequent collapse of solidarity these losses breed.Follow Lex Briscuso on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
In this episode, we discuss Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue, including the film's connection to Japan's otaku culture, the film's depiction of celebrity, and Kon's use of cinematic techniques.See where Perfect Blue is available to watch.Supplemental Material:• Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-ray• Otaku (1994)• Otaku (1994) (Internet Archive)• Lecture Series with Satoshi Kon | Perfect Blue (on YouTube)Additional Audio Sources:• Perfect Blue Trailer• Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-rayIf you'd like to support the show, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share the podcast with someone who might enjoy it.If you have any thoughts, comments, or questions about the show, you can email us at scenebyscenepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Letterboxd: Joe | Justin
We dreamed so hard that Brian disappeared.Hipster & The Nerd & Larry returns to Austin's Anime Corner to discuss the late great Satoshi Kon's final film, 2006's Paprika! Join Callie and Austin (but technically not Brian for reasons that will be revealed in the next Wasteland Video!) as they dive into the psychological themes, characters, and differing perceptions of reality that make Paprika such a fascinating film. Will any of their thoughtful analysis come through amidst the two of them sounding completely insane talking to a Brian that isn't there? You'll have to listen to find out!
WELCOME BACK GUYS GALS AND NON BINARY PALS to Cinema Roulette. After some time machine shenanigans Justin and Cameron are back to talk about Satoshi Kon's work for the 4th time with his final film Paprika. Is this movie a dream come true or a living nightmare? Find out today on Cinema RouletteIntro Song: "Rain Keeps Falling (Part 2)" by J.J. Vicars. Check him out! https://jjvicars.com/Follow us on BlueSky: Cinema Roulette: https://bsky.app/profile/cinemaroulette.bsky.socialJustin's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/jkpancake.bsky.social Cameron's Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/camcammackert.bsky.socialFind all the other places you can stream or follow us here: https://linktr.ee/CinemaRoulette
Strap into this dream machine and dive into the wild world of Paprika. Head doctors Lilac and Roots have been sent on a mission to explain the English dub for the trippiest tales of entering into dreams by the late great Satoshi Kon. Summer At The Movies takes on a night shift as the duo unmask the hidden greatness that is Paprika! Our theme music is composed by Gabriel Pulcinelli / Ponpoko in the Distance. You can find more of their work at https://ponpokointhedistance.com/ and at @gabrpulcinelli on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. AUDIO PLATFORMS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/47LMCAgEW0BAOy9BnKYmLv Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dub-talk/id1514880122 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 Hosts: @LilacAnimeRevue @RootsofJustice Editor: @NoahClue Music: Selections from Paprika OST by Susumu Hirasawa
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Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience that continues to haunt viewers days after watching, making it a timeless psychological thriller despite being over 25 years old.• Released in 1997, Perfect Blue was Satoshi Kon's directorial debut and first feature film• The film's animation holds up remarkably well despite limitations with current digital copies• Narrative intentionally blurs lines between reality and delusion, creating a disorienting viewing experience• Explores timely themes about toxic fandom, stalking, and the dark side of the entertainment industry• Heavily influenced filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream)• Runtime of only 81 minutes, but feels longer due to its intense, layered storytelling• Rewards multiple viewings as the complex narrative reveals more layers on rewatchLetterbox'd Synopsis: Encouraged by her managers, rising pop star Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.
Animated Movie Draft - Ep 344: Grab your drafting paper, pencils, and every crayon you can find because on today's episode your hosts are scribbling down their thoughts and converting them to pretty pictures with an Animated Movie Draft! We go head to head to see who can pick the best films two dimensions can offer, only on Normies Like Us! @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/
Missing Frames reaches another milestone: EPISODE 150! And another milestone episode means that Brad Gullickson is back in the guest seat watching one of Shawn's favorite movies for the very first time: master filmmaker Satoshi Kon's final film PAPRIKA. Shawn and Brad discuss the film's brilliance, its beauty, its heart, and its all-around bonkers story (which Christopher Nolan more than likely snagged some inspiration from for his 2010 film Inception). They also chat about Satoshi Kon's legacy as a filmmaker and what makes Paprika such a special entry in his brilliant filmography.HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrad Gullickson
This week, Shaun has to make good on his promise to Remington & has decided the best fit for him is the 2006 Satoshi Kon film Paprika. Meanwhile Remington has been having some weird dreams. If you'd like to give us feedback, ask a question, or correct a mistake, send an email to AnimeOutOfContext@gmail.com Visit our Patreon at patreon.com/AnimeoutofContext if you would like to contribute to the show and get bonus content ranging from clips from our pre-episode banter, bonus episodes (including the 12 days of April Fools), our prototype Episode 0, to even getting shout-outs in the show! Intro and Outro are trimmed from "Remiga Impulse" by Jens Kiilstofte, licensed by MachinimaSound to Anime Out of Context under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 which the licensor has modified for the licensee to allow reproduction and sharing of the Adapted Material for Commercial purposes