Sep 8, 20234 minK-drama ● Review: Mask GirlA tight narrative about an ugly woman’s desire for attention. Tragedy follows her decisions. Some plot conveniences but beautifully shot.
Sep 26, 20224 minAnime ● Review: Cyberpunk – EdgerunnersSomewhat predictable. Tries too hard to look cool at times. Good voice acting (Japanese). Not bad but nothing great. Overhyped.
Aug 7, 20223 minK-drama ● Review: Hotel del LunaMy Verdict: An amusing supernatural-fantasy drama. Excellent cast. Beautifully lit and shot. But female lead’s past is not well handled.
Aug 6, 20222 minK-drama ● Review: You Are My DestinyRemake of the 2008 Taiwanese series. Tries to be quirky as well as tragic. Drags on for too long. Annoying male lead. Avoidable.
Aug 26, 20213 minAnime Film Review: Children Who Chase Lost VoicesA fantasy-adventure that follows elementary school student Asuna and widower Mr Morisaki as they deal with death and loss.
Aug 21, 20213 minAnime Film Review: The Place Promised in Our Early DaysThe Place Promised in Our Early Days is Shinkai’s first feature-length work that, like most of his later works, explores friendship.
Jul 28, 20213 minAnime Film & Manga Review: Voices of a Distant StarVoices of a Distant Star is an OVA and one of Shinkai’s earlier works. Like most of his later works, it explores love and friendship.
Mar 5, 20214 minAnime Film & Manga Review: 5 Centimeters per SecondAnime, Manga and Light Novel review of Shinkai's 5 Centimeters per Second.