News by Matt S. I often complain about how difficult it is to access Japanese cinema here in Australia. The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is a noble effort to right that balance, and in 2022, they’re offering an online event that allows you to stream 17 films, completely free. These…
Read MoreNews by Matt S. Cinemas are closed and a trip downtown is increasingly looking like something from an apocalyptic nightmare, but that’s no reason to miss out on the kind of culture that only a film festival can provide. The Japan Foundation in Sydney has launched a streaming service to…
Read MoreArticle by Harvard L. It’s a beautiful sentiment conveyed by Yukiko Mishima, director of Night’s Tightrope, at the reception at the opening of the 20th Japan Film Festival, organised by Japan Foundation. I had been a fan of Mishima’s previous movie, Bread of Happiness, for being a quaint, slice of…
Read MoreArticle by Matt S. One of my favourite films of all time is Stand By Me. It fascinated me because it really was the “discovery” film for so many of my favourite actors while they were young. But, more than that, the way the film approached the coming of age…
Read MoreOver the last couple of years, the annual Japan film festival, which brings some of the most impressive films from Japan to Australia, has become one of my most anticipated events of the year. In 2015 it didn’t disappoint. Related reading: My interview with one of the organisers of the…
Read MoreThe Japan Film Festival, that runs through all of Australia’s major cities each year, is always a highlight of the year, as it gives Australians some of the best opportunities to experience Asian entertainment and culture being brought locally. This year, the lineup has been especially strong. Headlined by Sion…
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