When artificial intelligence starts to evolve into something more human, one might not expect that the first thing it would do is sing a song. …
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Exploring Belle with Director Mamoru Hosoda
Oscar-nominated director and animator Mamoru Hosoda’s latest film Belle, which earned the title of third highest-grossing Japanese movie of 2021, is set to premiere in …
Interview with Akihiro Nishino, Creator of Poupelle of Chimney Town
Poupelle of Chimney Town is a storybook-turned-film that tells the story of Lubicchi and his friend Poupelle on an adventure to find the stars beyond …
Interview with Yusuke Hirota, Director of Poupelle of Chimney Town
What do you do when you’re told that you’re stupid for chasing after your dreams and breaking the mold? Do you give up, or do …
SDAFF 2021: Capsule Reviews
Writing with Fire (dir. Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh, India) “I believe journalism is the essence of democracy,” says veteran journalist Meera of Khabar Lahariya, …
The Annual Unforgettable Gala to Return in 2021
After taking a year off due to COVID-19, the most unforgettable night of the year is back for its 19th run. This year, the Unforgettable …
Ascension: A Mesmerizing Glimpse into China’s Invisible Economy
Ascension (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon and produced by Kira Simon-Kennedy and Nathan Truesdell, is a vividly striking documentary set in China that examines each …
My Hero Academia: World Heroes’ Mission: Film Review
In My Hero Academia‘s third movie, World Heroes’ Mission, the students of U.A.’s classes 1A and 1B must work together with the professional heroes of …
Found: Film Review
A nervous kind of eagerness fills the Google Hangout. All of a sudden, a girl pops up on the screen, her eyes flickering back and …
In Black Bauhinia, The Political Becomes Personal
Black Bauhinia (2021), directed and co-produced by Dr. Malte Kaeding, is a feature-length documentary that follows the Hong Kong localism movement and the personal stories …