Japanese cinema is full of all sorts of movies, and the sentiment of Japanese filmmakers is unique, offering a different perspective on life. The dramas tend to be slow-burning features, while the ...

Studio Ghibli is one of the premier forces in animation, and as a fan, I think My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away are among its best movies.

Directed by Lee Sang-il and selected as Japan’s 2026 Oscar submission for best international feature, the three-hour, kabuki-theater-set drama has defied expectations and reignited the world’s ...