In this blog post, we will examine the ethical issues surrounding the “Saviour Baby” and the principles of bioethics through the movie ‘My Sister’s Keeper’. Saviour Babies and the Movie “My Sister’s Keeper” When a family member is diagnosed with a fatal, incurable disease such as leukemia, the entire family focuses on the patient. Parents, in particular, will do everything in...
What are the barriers that science alone cannot overcome?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the essence of humanity and the limits that science cannot overcome through the movie ‘Bicentennial Man: The Man Who Lived 200 Years’. ‘Bicentennial Man: The Man Who Lived 200 Years’ tells the story of “Andrew,” a robot designed for home use. Unlike ordinary robots, Andrew thinks and feels emotions like a human, and he longs to...
What does it mean to “master” science and technology?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the advancements and side effects of science and technology—as well as how humans should control and utilize them—through the lens of the movie ‘Minority Report’. How exciting would it be if humans could know the future? Human curiosity and the desire to know the future have manifested in various forms throughout history, such as time machines...
What Is Michael Moore’s ‘Bowling for Columbine’ About?
In this blog post, I’ll analyze Michael Moore’s documentary ‘Bowling for Columbine’ in light of my personal experiences. Background and Personal Connection At one point, I vaguely held the belief that “if I go to the U.S., things will work out somehow,” and that was less a concrete plan and more a form of escapist hope. Although I’ve never actually set foot abroad, there were...
Why Do Luis Buñuel’s Films Shatter the Stereotypes of Experimental Film?
In this blog post, I will examine how perceptions of experimental film have changed, focusing on the desire, narrative transformations, and new possibilities for experimental film as depicted in Luis Buñuel’s surrealist films. A common feature found in surrealist films is imagery that flashes into view as suddenly as a person’s dream. These images have the characteristic of disrupting the...
Why does ‘The Hours’ intertwine the lives of these three women through ‘Mrs. Dalloway’?
In this blog post, I’ll interpret the connections and meanings between Virginia Woolf, Laura, and Clarissa, focusing on the film’s framing, mise-en-scène, and match cuts. My memories of first seeing the film and why I chose it For people my age, ‘The Hours’ was a somewhat unfamiliar film. I first saw it during my senior year of high school; at the time, I was curious to see it...
Why is “dépaysement” called the pinnacle of Surrealism, and how is it portrayed in Louis Brouel’s films?
In this blog post, we’ll examine what “dépaysement”—a representative technique of Surrealism—is, and explore how it is portrayed in Louis Brouel’s films ‘The Ambiguous Object of Desire’ and ‘The Illusion of Freedom’. Dépaysement: The Crown Jewel of Surrealism Dépaysement is a technique that involves transferring an object from its everyday setting to an alien...
Why Should Mainstream Films Embrace Surrealist Elements?
In this blog post, I will examine the potential and necessity of surrealist visual language in mainstream cinema by comparing and analyzing director Shunji Iwai’s film ‘Undo’ with the masterpieces of director Luis Buñuel. Most mainstream films we commonly see today are composed of a sequence of shots designed to convey a story. While narrative delivery is certainly an important...
Why did the documentary ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ use a “mystery format” to unravel the mystery of Rodriguez in a biographical documentary?
In this blog post, I’ll analyze the directing techniques and effects used in each sequence of the documentary ‘Searching for Sugar Man’ to see how it employs a mystery format within a biographical documentary to unravel the mystery of Rodriguez like a puzzle, thereby amplifying the audience’s curiosity and emotional response. Synopsis Prologue – Fragmentary Information About...
Why Does Kim Ki-duk’s “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” Resonate So Deeply Despite Its Subtlety?
In this blog post, I’ll explore how Director Kim Ki-duk’s “Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter… and Spring” stirs the audience’s inner emotions through minimal dialogue and repetitive imagery, focusing on the themes of the seasons and Buddhist symbolism. A Film That Feels Good, a Film That Leaves Lasting Memories Choosing a favorite movie is no easy task in itself. Moreover, as I’ve come to...