A poignant drama with a strong emotional impact, dealing with burning and certainly not simple issues such as bullying, the rigidity of Japanese society, and self-acceptance. Director Hirokazu Koke-eda, whom I have already come to appreciate in Shoplifters and Broker, gives us an excellent, intimate and delicate direction with many remarkable scenes. The credit must be shared with the soundtrack by Ryuichi Sakamoto (to whose memory the film is dedicated), which accompanies us throughout and is stunningly beautiful. The real…

A sequel to the 1960s classic, a disconnected episodic film about the figure of the average Italian in the 1970s, with the sensational trio of Dino Risi, Ettore Scola and Mario Monicelli directing. And the results can only be positive. The general tone varies from the comic to the tragic and grotesque, with some episodes more successful than others (and this varies according to personal taste) but all nevertheless valid and worth watching for one reason or another. The cast…

An obligatory rewatch in anticipation of the release of the last film in the saga. I confirm what I said at the time when I first saw it: a great film, with all the characteristic features of the series and full of simply spectacular action scenes. Director Christopher McQuarrie is now a veteran of the series and proves it with a film that is well structured and even in the most frenetic scenes is never confusing. The cast is the…

Luca Guadagnino is incapable of making simple films and misses no opportunity to demonstrate his talent with the most diverse genres. With Challengers he has succeeded in creating a splendid, intense and exciting sports drama with a huge erotic charge and directed with incredible skill. There are many noteworthy moments but the last 15 minutes are literally outstanding and alone are worth watching the whole movie. The script is told through continuous flashbacks, which shed new light on the story…