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BEST OF 2012

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / BEST OF 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Comparing notes: What they thought of each other's No. 1
Who says critics are out of touch? At the time of writing, entertainment website Pia's "Satisfaction Ranking" for current films has "Intouchables" at No. 3, and "Argo" No. 2. ("Ninkyo Helper" is No. 1.) Kaori Shoji, Mark Schilling, and Giovanni Fazio got together to chew over their No. 1 picks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / BEST OF 2012
Dec 28, 2012
In the name of sincerity and love, this list is for you
I've been thinking about you. About what you want from life, from relationships, from the movies. This list isn't about me, it's about you. Your needs, your dreams, all that jazz. This may seem like a hodgepodge selection of titles with no connecting thread, but believe me, these films reflect the way you've felt and thought in the past year. Don't say no before taking a look. Like a birthday card, it all boils down to two things: sincerity and love. Bear with me.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / BEST OF 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Hold the McFilms, pass the cinematic cassoulet
It always puzzles me that people turn to the Food page curious to find out about off-the-beaten-track joints that serve up a savory cassoulet or artisan shōchū or whatever, yet so many come to the film page expecting a review of this week's McBurger. Guess what? Tasted pretty much like the last one. There's a reason why both fast-food chains and superhero films worship the "franchise," and it has to do with formulizing success and bankability, while banishing innovation, individuality and a sense of "taste." So I suppose you could call this a "gourmet" selection.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / BEST OF 2012
Dec 28, 2012
Japan's female directors make a strong showing
Female Japanese directors were once like those rare species periodically discovered in Asian jungles and immediately labeled endangered. This year, however, in their highly individual ways, they made some of Japan's strongest, most ambitious films. By now the only thing endangered is local industry prejudice about their range and abilities.

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