Matt Schley
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I saw an early screening of an upcoming anime film, and I was like, "the music in this in great," and the credits rolled and it was Kenji Kawai, and I was like, "makes sense."
I pooled money with friends to buy a rare, overpriced DVD of a film featuring one of Kenji Kawai’s earliest soundtracks, and I was like, “the music in this is great,” and then I remembered why we bought it in the first place, and I was like, “makes sense.”
I was watching The Red Spectacles, and I was like, “the music in this is great,” and then the director's Q&A mentioned it was Kenji Kawai, and I was like, “makes sense.”
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I saw an early screening of an upcoming anime film, and I was like, "the music in this in great," and the credits rolled and it was Kenji Kawai, and I was like, "makes sense."
I don't think there's ever been a more atmospheric anime film than Patlabor 2.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I don't think there's ever been a more atmospheric anime film than Patlabor 2.
Nice, a bunch of Katsushito Ishii films (including Redline!) getting screenings. Bummer there's no Taste of Tea, though.
石井克人の監督デビュー30周年記念！
「鮫肌男と桃尻女」など4作を東京・大阪で上映⚡️
🗣️「スクリーンの中で、
あの頃の僕らがいまだに暴れてます」
🔻詳細はこちら
https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/647268?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#石井克人
「鮫肌男と桃尻女」など4作を東京・大阪で上映⚡️
🗣️「スクリーンの中で、
あの頃の僕らがいまだに暴れてます」
🔻詳細はこちら
https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/647268?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
#石井克人
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Nice, a bunch of Katsushito Ishii films (including Redline!) getting screenings. Bummer there's no Taste of Tea, though.
Some good news for intl cinema fans in Japan.
Japan’s Gaga Corporation launches arthouse label; ‘Sentimental Value’ is first release
EXCLUSIVE: Other upcoming releases include 'Sound Of Falling' , 'The Love That Remains' and 'Nightborn'.
www.screendaily.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Some good news for intl cinema fans in Japan.
Considering how musical-averse I am, I liked this way more than I thought I might.
Wataru Takahashi’s “The Obsessed” is messy, musical and as weird as it is warmhearted.
‘The Obsessed’: Charming anime dances to its own tune
'Crayon Shin-chan' director turns a 2001 novel into a quirky, rough-edged musical anime.
ebx.sh
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Considering how musical-averse I am, I liked this way more than I thought I might.
KIRK UNIT. DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION.
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 AM
KIRK UNIT. DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION.
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Cover approved. Keigo Shinzo’s Holiday Junction should be ready to go to print late November.
October 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Cover approved. Keigo Shinzo’s Holiday Junction should be ready to go to print late November.
At this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, you can see the films Mother, Mothertongue, Mother Bhumi and Echoes of Motherhood.
October 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
At this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival, you can see the films Mother, Mothertongue, Mother Bhumi and Echoes of Motherhood.
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At the same time that Aera piece came out, Diamond has two economists discussing whether growing inbound consumption is good for Japanese people. While productivity is rising in some areas, in others, it's just rising prices. diamond.jp/articles/-/3...
「お得感を楽しむ外国人」と「苦しむ日本人」…インバウンド依存が招く悲惨な末路
外国人観光客による爆買いが日本経済を潤す。政府はそう信じているが、インバウンド需要の拡大でGDPや旅行業界の売上が伸びても、国民の暮らしは豊かにならない。むしろ、外国人消費に頼りすぎた国は、やがて大きな代償を払うことになる。我々の生活はどうなってしまうのか？いま注目のエコノミスト2人が、語り尽くす。※本稿は、河野龍太郎、唐鎌大輔『世界経済の死角』（幻冬舎）の一部を抜粋・編集したものです。
diamond.jp
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
At the same time that Aera piece came out, Diamond has two economists discussing whether growing inbound consumption is good for Japanese people. While productivity is rising in some areas, in others, it's just rising prices. diamond.jp/articles/-/3...
It's hard to keep up with all the classic anime being rereleased in Japan right now. Patlabor 1 and 2, Perfect Blue, Angel's Egg, Ghost in the Shell, Memories, some Eva stuff... anything else?
October 20, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It's hard to keep up with all the classic anime being rereleased in Japan right now. Patlabor 1 and 2, Perfect Blue, Angel's Egg, Ghost in the Shell, Memories, some Eva stuff... anything else?
Engaging Seriously With Cinema (ESWC).
October 19, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Engaging Seriously With Cinema (ESWC).
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Matt, Mark and I also wrote about some of the films screening at Tokyo International Film Festival, tickets for which go on sale this weekend. www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025...
What you need to see at this year's Tokyo film festival
From slow cinema and satire to moving biopics and restorations of classics, the TIFF lineup has something for every cinephile.
www.japantimes.co.jp
October 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Matt, Mark and I also wrote about some of the films screening at Tokyo International Film Festival, tickets for which go on sale this weekend. www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025...
I’m glad it’s finally cool enough to walk around in Tokyo. I just bumped into two people I know then saw a cat riding shotgun in a taxi.
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I’m glad it’s finally cool enough to walk around in Tokyo. I just bumped into two people I know then saw a cat riding shotgun in a taxi.
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The Tokyo International Film Festival is back — and The Japan Times’ film critics have handpicked the must-watch titles. 👉 ebx.sh/99q2fX
October 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
The Tokyo International Film Festival is back — and The Japan Times’ film critics have handpicked the must-watch titles. 👉 ebx.sh/99q2fX
Niigata International Animation Festival announced a competition for mid-length animation (15-40m), production/distribution support awards and more focus on young creators.
Sounds like they're serious about staying in the game following some key personnel moving over to the new Nagoya festival.
Sounds like they're serious about staying in the game following some key personnel moving over to the new Nagoya festival.
October 15, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Niigata International Animation Festival announced a competition for mid-length animation (15-40m), production/distribution support awards and more focus on young creators.
Sounds like they're serious about staying in the game following some key personnel moving over to the new Nagoya festival.
Sounds like they're serious about staying in the game following some key personnel moving over to the new Nagoya festival.
I directed and edited* this! Please watch it!
*Editing was very easy because it’s an unbroken 3.5-minute shot! I’m the Orson Welles of Koenji, baby.
*Editing was very easy because it’s an unbroken 3.5-minute shot! I’m the Orson Welles of Koenji, baby.
The Grandma's Garden EP is out next Friday, but in the meantime, @mattschley.com made this fantastic video for the song だから、さよなら. Really pleased with this one. Thanks to all who helped out with their time and good spirits (and shitty yet affordable spirits):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSU2...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSU2...
Grandma's Garden「だから、さよなら」
YouTube video by Call And Response Records
www.youtube.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I directed and edited* this! Please watch it!
*Editing was very easy because it’s an unbroken 3.5-minute shot! I’m the Orson Welles of Koenji, baby.
*Editing was very easy because it’s an unbroken 3.5-minute shot! I’m the Orson Welles of Koenji, baby.
Yamagata Intl Documentary Film Festival thread.
The Seasons: Not so much “about” the dolmens in Alentejo, Portugal as “around” them. Dreamy, nice film cinematography, but a bit unfocused. Liked the old folks reminiscing and wish there’d been more of that.
The Seasons: Not so much “about” the dolmens in Alentejo, Portugal as “around” them. Dreamy, nice film cinematography, but a bit unfocused. Liked the old folks reminiscing and wish there’d been more of that.
October 10, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Yamagata Intl Documentary Film Festival thread.
The Seasons: Not so much “about” the dolmens in Alentejo, Portugal as “around” them. Dreamy, nice film cinematography, but a bit unfocused. Liked the old folks reminiscing and wish there’d been more of that.
The Seasons: Not so much “about” the dolmens in Alentejo, Portugal as “around” them. Dreamy, nice film cinematography, but a bit unfocused. Liked the old folks reminiscing and wish there’d been more of that.
Mildly confusing that there are recent well-regarded films called Cow, First Cow and Holy Cow.
October 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Mildly confusing that there are recent well-regarded films called Cow, First Cow and Holy Cow.
These two non-alcoholic beers have appeared on the market recently. I will now taste test them.
October 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
These two non-alcoholic beers have appeared on the market recently. I will now taste test them.
My review of The Last Blossom (ホウセンカ), the new motion picture from the folks behind Odd Taxi.
Yakuza and flowers intertwine in "The Last Blossom," a story of second chances and quiet tenderness. 👉 ebx.sh/u13uaB
October 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
My review of The Last Blossom (ホウセンカ), the new motion picture from the folks behind Odd Taxi.
Just finished drafting a review of The Last Blossom. Between this and 100 Meters, a good couple of weeks for annie may.
September 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Just finished drafting a review of The Last Blossom. Between this and 100 Meters, a good couple of weeks for annie may.
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LINDA LINDA LINDA is even better than I remembered. If I had more time today I’d double-feature it with ONGAKU, which is also back on screens.
September 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
LINDA LINDA LINDA is even better than I remembered. If I had more time today I’d double-feature it with ONGAKU, which is also back on screens.