Film Mar 31, 2022
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film, which was shot mainly in Hiroshima and won an Academy Award for best international feature film, could renew interest in the prefecture as a filming locale
Film Mar 28, 2022
Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Academy Award for best international film
by Mark Schilling
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s film won in the best international category on Sunday, which is only the second time for a Japanese film to win the award.
Film Mar 25, 2022
How well do you know Japan's Oscar history?
by James Hadfield
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is nominated in four categories at the 94th Academy Awards, but win or lose, the film joins an exclusive club for cinematic greats.
Music Mar 18, 2022
Eiko Ishibashi’s score sets the scene in Oscar-contender ‘Drive My Car’
by James Hadfield
The composer and musician’s body of work spans from abstract art pop to experimental electronics, with her love for cinema serving as a major source of inspiration.
Language | BILINGUAL Mar 5, 2022
The murky metaphors of 'Drive My Car' are a good way to venture into reading Japanese
by Eric Margolis
Metaphors and similes are an important part of any language, but they’re also a huge part of “Drive My Car.” Here’s a look at how to break them down in Japanese.
Film Feb 11, 2022
Oscars nod launches director Ryusuke Hamaguchi into the global spotlight
by James Hadfield
Ryusuke Hamaguchi landed four major Oscar nominations this week, a phenomenal achievement for a filmmaker who is still really just hitting his stride.
Film Feb 9, 2022
'Drive My Car' is first Japanese film to get best picture Oscar nod
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film received Academy Awards nominations for best picture — a Japanese first — as well as best director, best adapted screenplay and best international feature.
Film | Wide Angle Jan 15, 2022
‘Drive My Car’ won a Golden Globe. Could it also pick up an Oscar?
by Mark Schilling
“Drive My Car,” a film based on a short story by Haruki Murakami and directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, has garnered a long list of prizes since premiering last July at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won three awards, including best screenplay. It was also ...
Film Jan 10, 2022
Japan's 'Drive My Car' wins Golden Globe for best non-English film
The film, based on a short story of the same title by novelist Haruki Murakami, recently won the top prize and was selected for three other awards by a U.S. film critic society.
Film Dec 14, 2021
Based on Haruki Murakami's short story, Ryusuke Hamaguchi's film has already picked up a number of awards.
Film | 2021 in review Dec 10, 2021
2021 saw breakthrough talents in film rise from the shadows
by Mark Schilling
Ryusuke Hamaguchi's two releases shone abroad, Keisuke Yoshida was honored with a Director in Focus section at home and younger filmmakers blazed new paths.
Film Dec 2, 2021
Haruki Murakami and the challenge of adapting his tales for film
by Nicolas Rapold
“Drive My Car,” from the rising director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, is the rare movie based on the author’s work to excel. The writer and director explain the difficulties.