“IN THIS CORNER (AND OTHER CORNERS) OF THE WORLD” Streaming on CRUNCHYROLL

The award-winning anime In This Corner (And Other Corners) of the World is now available for streaming on Crunchyroll, marking the first time its extended version has been released internationally. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi and produced by the acclaimed studio MAPPA, the film is a poignant exploration of resilience, community, and the enduring human spirit…

A Bollywood Screenlife Drama Hit: “CTRL” Review

It was a rocky start. While The Collingswood Story (2002) is considered the very first of the genre, “screenlife” only became a spottable term in the mid-2010s, with Unfriended (2014) being one of the first “big” productions to popularise the genre. Though such a title didn’t receive much acclaim, it testified to the genre’s great…

“NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind)” Review 

Lindsay McIntyre’s NIGIQTUQ ᓂᒋᖅᑐᖅ (The South Wind) is a heartfelt exploration of identity, cultural displacement, and survival. Based on the director’s grandmother’s story, this moving short film brings viewers to 1938, where young Marguerite and her mother Kumaa’naaq (koo-MAT-na) leave their Inuit homeland in Nunavut to build a new life in the South. This transition…

JAPAN U-20 TEAM ROSTER OFFICIALLY REVEALED FOR “BLUE LOCK” 2ND SEASON

On November 9th, BLUE LOCK fans were thrilled as Kodansha revealed the lineup for the Japan U-20 National Team, which will challenge the BLUE LOCK XI in the BLUE LOCK anime’s second season. The Japan U-20 team, which debuted in Episode 29, includes formidable players like Oliver Aiku, Ryusei Shidou, and Sae Itoshi—the latter being…

New Classic and Modern Anime Titles Arrive on Crunchyroll

Anime streaming giant Crunchyroll continues to enrich its library by adding a variety of iconic and beloved titles, both recent and classic, for fans to enjoy. From emotional, music-fueled journeys to absurd and laugh-out-loud battles, the latest releases include a mix of movies and series that promise something for every anime lover. Here’s a look…

BIFA Raindance Maverick Award 2024 Longlist Announced

Britain’s largest independent film festival, Raindance, stands as a lighthouse for maverick filmmakers who bring creativity, resourcefulness, and boldness on a limited budget. Celebrating these intrepid talents, Raindance introduced the Raindance Maverick Award in 1998 at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs), an award that continues to honor visionary filmmakers working under a budget of…

19th London Korean Film Festival: “The Guest” Review

The slasher genre has long been a cornerstone of horror cinema, terrifying audiences with its iconic villains, suspenseful storytelling, and gruesome kills. From the masked killers of Halloween to the supernatural terrors of A Nightmare on Elm Street, slashers continue to draw viewers into their blood-soaked worlds. At the heart of the slasher genre lies…

19th London Korean Film Festival: “The Truth Beneath” Review

Lee Kyoung-mi’s The Truth Beneath, a superb dark thriller, served as the Opening Night film at the London Korean Film Festival in 2016, and now it has returned to the festival once more. Co-written by Park Chan-wook, The Truth Beneath takes audiences on a harrowing journey through the grimy underbelly of politics and the personal…