Jul 13, 2023
In some ways, I see parts of my former self in Ga Hei—my inner pessimism and negativity. And in him, I see the defiant, world-weary version of who I used...
Jun 30, 2023
What moved me most, though, was the scene where Matilda plants the pot in the ground. It felt like a burial for Léon, yet also a reflection of what Léon...
Nov 09, 2022
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched Lost in Translation. If I made a point of watching it every time I visited Tokyo, I’d have seen it at...
Jan 20, 2022
Let me share a film that shaped my life: Into the Wild. It taught me about freedom, courage, and a deep love for both humanity and nature.
Dec 29, 2021
Explore the layers of Drive My Car, a profound adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story about love, grief, and connection.
Dec 15, 2021
A coming-of-age film set in Naples, The Hand of God blends love, grief, and destiny through Sorrentino’s personal lens.
Oct 16, 2021
Wes Anderson’s ode to storytelling, journalism, and the charm of print media.
Jul 09, 2021
From Hemingway’s Paris to Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, this reflection weaves love, nostalgia, and the timeless charm of living fully in the present.
Jun 13, 2021
Van Gogh’s fire burned bright, even when unseen. A reflection on art, imperfection, and finding beauty in fleeting moments and personal truth.
Feb 07, 2021
Reflect on the magic of Cinema Paradiso and its ode to the timeless allure of the silver screen.
Jul 01, 2020
"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Dec 13, 2019
I remember when Marriage Story debuted on Netflix, it was immediately a hot topic in various film discussion groups. The reactions were overwhelmingly positive—many people called it moving, some even...