An outlaw wanders through a desolate area and enters a town divided by a gang war. He walks slowly and gracefully, ignoring the world around him, even in the midst of a fight. You can almost see the tumbleweed and hear Morricone's music in the background. But what you see in front of you is... Continue Reading →
What have I been living for all these years? Ikiru (1952)
The film starts with an X-ray of a man's stomach while the narrator announces that our protagonist is dying of stomach cancer. There is no traditional suspense. We don't get that in life either. This is not a question of whether our hero will live or die. This is the story about whether he'll be... Continue Reading →