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Korean medical thriller “Hyper Knife” has emerged as Disney+’s most-viewed Korean premiere globally in 2025, the streamer revealed Tuesday.

The series, which debuted with two episodes on March 19, has reached this milestone less than two weeks after its launch, with the ranking based on seven days of streaming data. The Park Eunbin and Sul Kyunggu starrer has dominated viewership in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide.

“Hyper Knife” centers on Jeong Seok (Park), a brilliant neurosurgeon whose exceptional surgical skills are matched only by her obsession with perfecting them. After uncovering a shocking revelation, Seok finds herself betrayed by her mentor and stripped of her medical license. Refusing to abandon her calling, she begins performing underground surgeries for society’s outcasts until her former mentor comes seeking her expertise.

The series presents Seok with a moral dilemma: use her talents to complete a seemingly impossible operation or exact revenge on the man who destroyed her career.

You may have studios like Ufotable, Mappa, or Toei Animation reigning at the top of the charts for making the most popular anime with insane animation and all. But how can one forget Wit Studio, which single-handedly brought Isayama’s Attack on Titan to life, and impressively, it was their first anime after the studio’s foundation!

Ever since then, Wit Studio has never disappointed fans with their classy adaptations; even their original anime series choices have been exceptionally impressive. However, beating their Attack on Titan legacy seemed impossible for a very long time until now. With the release of Netflix’s Moonrise trailer, however, things are looking really interesting!

Jacob “Jack” Shadow from Moonrise | Credits: Wit Studio

So, how much can we expect from Wit Studio’s team this time? What are the odds that Moonrise may actually be their most ambitious project since Attack on Titan and might...

The past few years have been delightful for One Piece fans, as a steep rise in the series’ popularity has led to the announcement of new projects. First, it was the One Piece Live-Action and now the Studio Wit remake is in production. Given all the minor and major issues with the original anime, the remake is a great development.

From the moment the official announcement was made, fans have been eagerly waiting to see a refreshing new spin on Eiichiro Oda’s storytelling. There’s a long list of positive possibilities that the remake hints at; however, there’s one concerning issue as well.

The first time we see Luffy’s Devil Fruit powers in One Piece manga | Credits: Viz Media

The original anime recently took a long break, and it’s expected to return with a bang. Considering the near future and what’s going on with the series,...

It's easy for any anime fan to find a popular new title to try, such as action series like Kaiju No. 8 or romance anime like Komi Can't Communicate, but the real fun is finding hidden gems or half-forgotten anime. Those titles feel like a fresh treat when anime fans stumble upon them on the major streaming platforms, and even if those anime were never 10/10 classics, they are still rewarding to watch after being found in remote corners of the anime world.

Some of these hidden gem anime were once fairly mainstream but have since fallen into partial obscurity with the lack of new seasons, or got overshadowed by a bigger, more popular anime of a similar genre. All of them deserve another chance at popularity, so if enough anime fans track down these half-forgotten gems and try them out, these series might re-enter the conversation, at least for a brief time.

Manga comes in all varieties. Some are deeply beloved and inspire friendship among fellow manga-lovers. Others are far more controversial with the topics they cover or how much fanservice they have. They may have questionable relationships or lean a little too heavily into violence.

No matter how good these manga may be, fans can't escape the potential judgment they may face if they read these series in public. Sometimes it's best just to read in the comfort of one's own home. It's better than facing conflict because of reading a simple manga.

After the Rain Features a Romance with a Questionably Large Age Gap A Slice-of-Life Romance Manga by Jun Mayuzuki

After the Rain examines the relationship between a middle-aged man and the high school girl who works for him. However, this in itself raises some red flags. Some say Masami Kondo is using his influence to manipulate Akira, while...

Solo Leveling was one of the biggest anime of 2024, with voice actor Taito Ban gaining massive popularity in the role of Sung Jinwoo. Now, he's joining a new 2025 anime that's likely to become the upcoming year's biggest sci-fi romance.

The cast and first trailer have been revealed for Kowloon Generic Romance, based on the revered manga of the same name. The manga is also receiving a live-action movie in the same year, making 2025 the year that the franchise truly hits the mainstream. With voice talent such as Taito Ban involved, the anime adaptation is sure to make waves among both anime viewers in general and perhaps Solo Leveling fans more specifically.

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Solo Leveling star Reina Ueda opens up about her character Cha Hae-in ahead of the anime's second season,...

David Korda, the British film producer and financier who hailed from a family of notable filmmakers including his father Zoltàn Korda, has died. He was 87.

Korda’s death was disclosed Nov. 16 by film historian Charles Drazin via social media. Korda died Sept. 18 at Cromwell Hospital in London following a battle with cancer, according to Drazin who wrote a 2011 biography of Korda’s uncle, producer-director Alexander Korda. News of David Korda’s death was first reported by the Hollywood Reporter.

Korda’s father was the director of films such as 1939’s “The Four Feathers” and 1951’s “Cry, the Beloved Country.” His mother was actress Joan Gardner, known for roles in such films as 1934’s “The Scarlett Pimpernel” and 1937’s “Dark Journey.” His uncle Alexander Korda founded London Films, owner of British Lion Films, which produced the 1933 feature “The Private Life of Henry VIII” and 1949’s “The Third Man.” His uncle Vincent Korda...

Alan Rachins, an actor known for his work on the series “L.A. Law” and “Dharma & Greg,” died early Saturday morning. He was 82.

Rachins died in his sleep of heart failure, his manager Mark Teitelbaum confirmed to Variety.

Rachins played lawyer Douglas Brackman Jr. on NBC’s “L.A. Law” for its entire eight-season run from 1986 to 1984, as well as in the 2002 made-for-tv film, “L.A. Law: The Movie.” He received nominations for a Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe in 1988 for his performance as Douglas.

“In the pilot episode, there was nothing of the more flamboyant or bizarre side of Douglas; he was going to be the hard-line office manager, the penny pincher,” Rachins said in a 1990 interview with The New York Times. “It was kind of limited, and I didn’t know where it was going. But quickly it developed a lot more color and flamboyance.”

After “L.A. Law,” Rachins portrayed Larry Finkelstein,...

Alan Rachins, who played lawyer Douglas Brackman for 13 seasons on “L.A. Law” and Jenna Elfman’s father Larry Finklestein on “Dharma & Greg,” died Saturday of heart failure. He was 82 years old.

Rachins’ manager, Mark Teitelbaum, shared the news of his death with TheWrap.

The actor’s additional credits include “Stargate Sg-1,” “Showgirls,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” While he was well known for his television and film roles, Rachins began his career on Broadway in 1967 in “After the Rain.” He worked in theatrical productions for years until the 1970s and returned to the stage in a two-person play after five seasons on “Dharma & Greg.”

In a 2003 interview with New Jersey Stage he admitted the shift was a big step for him. “Well, this is big in the sense that this is the other extreme because we are on the stage at all times. We’ve got a lot to do.

Alan Rachins, the actor known for his roles on L.A. Law and Dharma & Greg, has died. He was 82.

The Golden Globe and Emmy nominee died early Saturday morning after experiencing heart failure in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, his wife Joanna Frank told The Hollywood Reporter.

In addition to his performance as Douglas Brackman on the NBC series L.A. Law, which ran from 1986 to 1994 and earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, Rachins was known for playing Dharma’s (Jenna Elfman) hippy father Larry on the ABC sitcom Dharma & Greg, which ran for five seasons from 1997 to 2002.

Rachins also appeared in such films as Thunder Run (1986), North (1994) and Showgirls (1995), as well as shows like The Golden Girls, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Stargate Sg-1 and Rizzoli & Isles.

Born Oct. 3, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Rachins moved to New York to study acting, where he...

Alan Rachins, an Emmy-nominated actor for his work on L.A. Law, has died at the age of 82. Rachins was at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center when he died in his sleep on November 2 in Los Angeles, his wife, actress Joanna Frank (who starred alongside him as his onscreen spouse a couple times), told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death was heart failure. Rachins was best known for playing law partner Douglas Brackman Jr. on the aforementioned NBC drama (1986-1994), then three years later (1997-2002), Dharma & Greg‘s Larry Finkelstein (father to Jenna Elfman‘s titular character). He was born on October 3, 1942, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and spent two years at the Wharton School of Finance before dropping out. He then got into acting on the stage in New York with productions like his Broadway debut with After the Rain in 1967 and the musical Oh! Calcutta (in which he performed naked) in the late 1960s.

Alan Rachins, who spent 13 seasons on television portraying the boorish law partner Douglas Brackman Jr. on L.A. Law and the hippie father of Jenna Elfman’s character on Dharma & Greg, died Saturday. He was 82.

Rachins died in his sleep of heart failure in the early morning hours at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his wife, actress Joanna Frank, told The Hollywood Reporter.

He and Frank married in 1978 after they met in an acting class. She recurred as Sheila Brackman, his feuding spouse, on L.A. Law, and they played a married couple in Always (1985), written and directed by indie auteur Henry Jaglom.

In what some might call a kinky coincidence, Rachins was one of the disrobing castmembers in the original stage production of Oh! Calcutta and appeared as Tony Moss, the cruel, toupeed director of the topless dance revue at the Stardust Casino, in Paul Verhoeven’s...

Get ready to help yourself to a match maid in heaven, because the English dub of slice-of-life comedy anime You are Ms. Servant begins streaming on Crunchyroll from Saturday, October 19 ! Here's the cast and crew on hand for Episode 1: You are Ms. Servant English Dub Cast Yuki voiced by Trina Nishimura Hitoyoshi voiced by Abi Kumar Mentor voiced by Bruce Dubose Hitoyoshi (Young) voiced by Claire Parry Additional Voice by Zac Loera You are Ms. Servant English Dub Crew Voice Director: Shawn Gann Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Audrey Drake Rigg Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Jose Sandoval Related: You are Ms. Servant Anime Releases Creditless Opening, Ending Song Videos Key Art Related: Crunchyroll Fall 2024 Dubs Include Blue Lock 2nd Season and More Based on the manga by Shotan, Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) directs You Are Ms. Servant at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi...

Spectacular animation can truly accentuate the appeal of a romance anime, and The Magical Girl and The Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies anime is the perfect example of it. There was nothing to worry about on the animation front, as the animation studio behind the anime worked on notable shows like My Hero Academia and Mob Psycho 100.

A still from the anime | Credits: Studio Bones

While the animation was taken care of, there was another jolting problem with the Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant anime. It tells the story of a 15-year-old magical girl and an evil lieutenant who is in his thirties. There’s a huge age gap between the two, and seeing the duo in a romantic light feels wrong for many reasons.

The Magical Girl and the Evil Lieutenant Used to be Archenemies: A Beautiful Story with a Jarring Problem

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Ahead of the anime's October 5 debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , You are Ms. Servant 's Yuki exchanges uniforms with The Duke of Death and His Maid 's Alice in a rosy new collab visual unveiled today on each series' official X (formerly Twitter) accounts. All three seasons of The Duke of Death and His Maid are currently streaming on Crunchyroll. You are Ms. Servant x The Duke of Death and His Maid collab visual Related: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime Enshrines The Quintessential Quintuplets in Collab Visual Based on the manga by Shotan, Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) directs You Are Ms. Servant at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Tomoyasu Kurashima ( Infinite Stratos ) and music by Masahiro Tokuda ( Deca-dence ). Crunchyroll describes the story: One day, high-schooler Hitoyoshi gets an unexpected visit from a maid at his home.

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In an alternate reality, the walled city of Kowloon still survives, while the world outside awaits for the day when Generic Terra, an artificial planet built by megacorporation Hebinuma, will be ready to be inhabited. Unbothered by such changes, the life of real estate agent Reiko Kujirai flows uneventfully, with her coworker and crush Hajime Kudou being her only worry. However, things take a strange turn as Reiko starts experiencing dejavus, coupled with some unprecedented quirks on the side of Hajime, which bring her to recall her not-so-long-forgotten past. Hidden in the shady backstreets of this triad enclave, seemingly unfamiliar places seem to hold precious memories, to be gradually unlocked in Reiko’s journey of self-discovery.

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For her latest project, Jun Mayuzuki attempts to reimagine how Kowloon, the no-man’s-land Hong Kong neighborhood razed to the ground before the handover,...

Ahead of the anime's October 5 debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official website and accounts for You are Ms. Servant today released a brand-new trailer that previews the slice-of-life comedy series' opening and ending songs. Rock band tricot performs "Otozure" for the opening song and duo Dustcell performs "Hyojo Sabun" for the ending song, each making their full anime debut. As previewed above, the main cast of You are Ms. Servant is as follows (in order of appearance): Hitoyoshi Yokoya voiced by Toshiki Kumagai Yuki/Xue voiced by Reina Ueda Agemochitaro voiced by Eriko Matsui Riko Yokoya voiced by Hikaru Iida Grace voiced by Lynn Naka Hikage voiced by Konomi Inagaki Related: You are Ms. Servant Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Song Details Based on the manga by Shotan, Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) directs You Are Ms. Servant at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao...

Ahead of an October 5 debut and subsequent simulcast on Crunchyroll , the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the You are Ms. Servant anime today announced the series' theme song titles and artists. Rock band tricot performs "Otozure" for the opening song and duo Dustcell performs "Hyojo Sabun" for the ending song, each making their full anime debut. Related: You Are Ms. Servant Anime Shares Special Maid Day Illustration Based on the manga by Shotan, Ayumu Watanabe ( After the Rain ) directs You Are Ms. Servant at studio Felix Film, with series composition by Deko Akao ( Komi Can't Communicate ), character designs by Tomoyasu Kurashima ( Infinite Stratos ) and music by Masahiro Tokuda ( Deca-dence ). Crunchyroll describes the story: One day, high-schooler Hitoyoshi gets an unexpected visit from a maid at his home. With her black hair, graceful manners, and a peculiar request to be hired, she turns out to be a former assassin with a knack for clumsiness.

Workplace Romance Manga I Have a Crush at Work Gets TV Anime: Release Date Predictions Explored - Main Image

A new office romance begins, as the I Have a Crush at Work manga by Akamaru Enomoto finally inspires an anime adaptation set to be released soon.

Join Yui Mitsuya and Masugu Tateishi in the office as they work hard to avoid their romance being exposed to their co-workers, especially their boss!

I Have a Crush at Work Manga Inspires Anime Adaptation

If you like workplace romance anime such as Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku and After the Rain, you’ll enjoy the anime adaptation of Akamaru Enomoto’s manga, I Have a Crush at Work.

A new website and X (formerly Twitter) account opened for the series to announce the anime and unveil its very first teaser visual that features the two main characters in the office, as shown...

Sometimes people need a career change but for this former assassin, she’s going to see how her skills transfer into being a maid! Crunchyroll is announcing today that the upcoming TV anime You are Ms. Servant will stream on the service when it premieres in October 2024. Read on for everything you need to know about the premiere this fall! You are Ms. Servant Release Date: October 2024 Territories: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, Cis and Indian subcontinent Synopsis: One day, high-schooler Hitoyoshi gets an unexpected visit from a maid at his home. With her black hair, graceful manners, and a peculiar request to be hired, she turns out to be a former assassin with a knack for clumsiness. Their encounter leads to a shared life under one roof, where her emotionless heart begins to stir... This is a story of a lonely maid finding a “family.

Quick Links My Oni Girl Is A Refreshing Coming-of-Age Drama Why Do The Snow Gods Start Eating the Oni? Do Tsumugi and Hiiragi End Up Together? My Oni Girl is a feel-good coming-of-age story with stark visuals and a compelling twist. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, and expression through innocent yet emotional storytelling. Hiiragi and Tsumugi's journey showcases self-discovery, acceptance, and the importance of confronting unresolved feelings.

My Oni Girl is Netflixs latest venture into the anime movies world after the release of Drifting Home in collaboration with Studio Colorido. My Oni Girl is another feel-good coming-of-age story that resonates with the younger audience through its themes of friendship, love, and the importance of expression. My Oni Girl thrives off its stunning visuals and earthy vibes that help built out its atmosphere.

Despite the films lack of out-of-the-box storytelling techniques and plot, My Oni Girl manages to captivate...

The Dangers in My Heart S2 and Ova Get English Dub Release on Hidive - Main Image

Good news for Ichikawa and Yamada fans, as The Dangers in My Heart season 2’s English dub release date is now confirmed! Not only that but the anime’s beloved Ova, Twi-Yaba, will also be released in English soon.

Hidive Announces English Dub Release for The Dangers in My Heart S2 and Twi-Yaba Ova

The Dangers in My Heart season 2 ended a few months ago, and finally, its English dub is coming out soon. That is because Hidive confirmed that it will stream the anime’s English version beginning on Saturday, June 15.

The company also announced that the spin-off anime special titled Twi-Yaba will get an English dub release. However, it is not currently known whether the Twi-Yaba English dub will also premiere on the same day.

Here’s when fans may expect...

Penelope Featherington is revealed as Lady Whistledown early in Bridgerton season 1, diverging from the books. The show chose to reveal Lady Whistledown earlier to resolve season 1's biggest question and pay off audience investment. The early reveal impact is seen in future seasons, with Penelope becoming more central and sympathetic to viewers.

Netflix's Bridgerton, based on the romance novels by Julia Quinn, reveals Lady Whistledowns identity much earlier than the books. Each of Quinn's eight books focuses on a different Bridgerton sibling. While all eight alphabetically named Bridgerton siblings appear in season 1 of Bridgerton, the season is primarily based on the first book in the Bridgerton series, The Duke and I, which tells the story of Daphne Bridgerton and Simon, Duke of Hastings. The Netflix show, of course, diverges from The Duke and I in several ways, but one of the biggest moments in the season isnt in the first book.

Dearest readers: It’s Bridgerton Week at IndieWire. We’re celebrating the new season by diving deep on one of the best romance shows on TV.

The world of “Bridgerton” is no stranger to competition. Among London’s elite, wealthy debutantes and ambitious suitors vie for attention and supremacy on every level, from status and title to the very notion of a “diamond” — the best the season has to offer. What better way to celebrate the eagerly awaited Season 3 (Part 1 now streaming and Part 2 due June 13) than by revisiting past and previous diamonds?

Now that there are fully 20 of them out in the world, we decided to rank the best “Bridgerton” episodes, and to not overly favor any one season over another. A show doesn’t become an overnight popular horny period sensation without some certified bangers (pun intended), so we revisited Seasons 1 and 2 along with Season 3 – Part 1 to pull the greatest hits.

Francesca Bridgerton's absence in seasons 1 and 2 of Bridgerton is notable, as she is rarely seen on-screen and her storylines from the books are mostly scrapped. Actress Ruby Stokes, who played Francesca in season 1, had to pull out of season 2 due to other acting commitments on another Netflix series. She has been recast with Hannah Dodd for season 3. In the Bridgerton books, Francesca marries a man named Michael Stirling and they have two children together. Fans eagerly await more of Francesca's story in season 3 and beyond.

Up until Bridgerton season 3, Francesca Bridgerton has often been absent from Netflix's period romance. Bridgerton is based on romance novels by Julia Quinn, with each book telling the love story of a different Bridgerton sibling during the Regency Era. The first book, The Duke and I, and Bridgerton season 1, follows the fourth eldest, Daphne. Bridgerton season 2 centers on the eldest, Anthony. And now, Bridgerton season...

The manga industry is a truly vast one, and even experienced manga fans have trouble deciding which series to read next. Some manga series are more rewarding for established fans of certain genres, and some series are long and complex, which can be intimidating. All that goes double for new fans who are getting into manga for the first time. Fortunately, there are some valid entry points, such as short but sweet manga series.

Unlike juggernaut franchises like One Piece and Vagabond, a large handful of great manga series tell a terrific story in a short time frame. This makes them feel more like a movie on the page than a sprawling epic. Short manga series are typically ten slim volumes in length or shorter, and some of them were released in the West as a single omnibus volume that a reader can finish in about two hours. These excellent...

Viewers are accustomed to interpreting the "hero figure" as someone with a perfect moral compass. In any version of media, a male hero figure is righteous, belongs to the good side, and does everything in his power to protect society. That's what the audience has been fed since the dawn of entertainment, and the trope followed into anime as well. Shows featuring an overly celebrated protagonist that is usually too good to be true are fan favorites, but they couldn't be farther from reality.

Fortunately, anime shows have surprisingly taken a 360-turn in addressing long-standing main hero tropes that aren't appreciated anymore. With recent hits like My Home Hero, The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting, and more, it's evident that the viewers appreciate male protagonists who have imperfections and resonate with the audience on a personal level. It's about time anime creators aim for stories featuring a hero who is not...

Japanese animation is far more compelling when the protagonist has a strongly defined and realistic emotional side, all to make them more sympathetic and justify their words and actions. This is especially true in drama and comedy anime, where a realistic character's anger, joy, sadness, or fears make them a star.

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Plenty of anime heroes are distinctly sad in their character arcs, though they won't always show it. Even if certain anime protagonists put on a brave face and find way to cope with their dark feelings, their implied or explicit sadness cannot be denied, and those sad feelings will play a major role in that character's personal journey.

Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto)

Protagonist Naruto Uzumaki does his best to hide his intense sadness and insecurities in Naruto, partly because he doesn't expect anyone to answer an emotional cry for help from him. Instead, Naruto...

In 1993, Akira Kurosawa’s final feature, “Madadayo,” was released. Following this, he would leave the director’s chair entirely after he suffered an injury to his spine, forcing him to spend the final years of his life in a wheelchair. After decades of filmmaking, his career as a director had come to an end. Yet, he wasn’t done artistically speaking, remaining active as a screenwriter. Unfortunately, things would worsen for him in the following years as his health gradually declined, further restricting him from being artistically creative. On September 6th, 1998, Akira Kurosawa died due to a stroke. The death of the renowned filmmaker was met with international mourning. However, his legacy would continue to live on thanks to overwhelming admiration from audiences for his filmography and numerous tributes. On top of this, many who worked alongside the beloved auteur sought to honor him. One such movie...

An aspiring artist gets far more (very bloody) inspiration that he needs in the new Character trailer. Directed by Nagai Akira, whose previous film was the romantic drama After the Rain (2018), the crime/horror thriller from Japan is described thusly on IMDb: "A kind man aspires to become a comic creator, but villains and evil deeds do not come easily to him. Things take a surprise turn when he comes across a family who were described as idealized that are no more." As I noted above, the trailer, which looks very slickly made and propulsive, is also very bloody, so it is likely Nsfw (not safe for work), unless you work at a slaughterhouse. More information is available at the Japanese-language official site. Character is...

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Matt Brodlie and Jonathan Kier’s Upgrade Productions is partnering with Japanese production powerhouse Shochiku on the series A True Novel.

The eight-part Japanese-language series is produced by Shochiku, creator of the world’s longest-running feature film series Tora-san, and written by Riko Sakaguchi, whose credits include Oscar-nominated The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya, Mary And The Witches Flower and After The Rain.

Upgrade Productions serves as executive producer on the project, based on Minae Mizumura’s 2003 Japanese novel itself inspired by Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights. The sweeping saga is set...

“After the Rain” is the second part of a documentary trilogy by Fan Jian about the devastating earthquake in Sichuan province from 2008. In it, the director follows the lives of two couples, Sheng and Mei, and Ying and Ping, who have lost their daughters in the earthquake.

“After the Rain” is screening at the San Diego Asian Film Festival

The opening scenes of Fan Jian’s documentary focus briefly on the rebuilding of the city after the catastrophic event of May 12. We can hear the sound of construction in the background while Sheng and Mei walk through the destroyed city with a bag of their daughter’s clothes. Shots of them throwing the clothes in the river are intercut with the bustling construction around them.

But rebuilding people’s lives, especially that of those who have lost a child, is much more complicated. Though the government lifts the terrible one...

“Man is born crying. When he has cried enough, he dies.”

From legendary director Akira Kurosawa comes his sweeping action epic Ran. Ran arrives November 16th on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy.

From legendary director Akira Kurosawa comes his sweeping action epic Ran. Ran arrives November 16th on 4K Ultra HD Steelbook from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. Akira Kurosawa’s Ran is a visually dazzling samurai epic that blends King Lear, 16th-century feudal Japan, and Kurosawa’s own notions of loyalty and honor to tell the story of aging Lord Hidetora, whose decision to bequeath his kingdom to his three sons sparks a power struggle that leads to chaos and madness. Hailed as a masterpiece by filmmakers and cinephiles alike, and winner of the 1985 Oscar® for Costume Design, Ran is a sumptuous 4K feast. Featuring all new artwork from artist Zi Xu, Ran will...

The following recap, by the very definition of the word “recap,” contains spoilers for all of Bridgerton Season 1.

The title for the eighth and final episode of Bridgerton Season 1, “After the Rain,” could not be more apt. With the relationship between our favorite married lovebirds, Daphne and Simon, feeling oh so stormy, only a perfectly timed act of nature could wash away the sorrow.

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Chicago – Using safety-first precautions, the Music Box Theatre of Chicago has reopened as of July 3rd for limited seating (see link below for details). The Gene Siskel Film Center continues “Film Center From Your Sofa.”

Music Box Theatre Screens Vertigo, Tales From The Crypt: Demon Knight and Relic at the Re-Opened Theater. Plus Virtual Films for At Home Continue.

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As of July 3rd, 2020, Music Box Theatre became on of the first movie houses in Chicago to re-open in compliance with Illinois State guideline Phase 4 protocol. The complete rules for coming to the theater can be accessed by clicking here.

For virtual cinema, Music Box Theatre will continue get a percentage of the proceeds from any screening. Click site link below for details.

Scheduled: Simultaneous with the open theater.

Description: In Theater: Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo in 70mm. Tales From The Crypt: Demon brings the popular...

Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. Everyone who uses streaming services will know that as rights deals expire, movies come and go from various platforms. However, May looks to be an especially tough month for Netflix, with a lot of amazing films departing. This includes classics like Goodfellas, The Dirty Dozen, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and Blade Runner: The Final Cut.

But surely the most missed will be Frank Darabont’s beloved The Shawshank Redemption. The pic is comfortably at the top of the IMDb Top 250 and its story of being confined and dreaming of escape has to appeal to viewers stuck inside due to Coronavirus lockdown.

Here’s the full list of what’s leaving:

A Cinderella Story (2004)

A Little Princess (1995)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

American Experience: The Circus (2018)

Blade Runner: The Final Cut (1982)

Boys Over Flowers (TV Series)

Crash (2004)

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Dirty Harry (1971)

Driving Miss Daisy...

Director Ayumu Watanabe newest production “Children of the Sea” has entered post-production. The production is the latest feature from STUDIO4C and features a score by award-winning composer, and longtime Studio Ghibli collaborator, Joe Hisaish. It is based off of the Manga of the same name by Daisuke Igarashi. the film features unique visuals that draw inspiration from the mangaka’s artwork.

The film is set for release in Japan on May 7th, 2019. In anticipation of the release a trailer has been made available and can be viewed below.

Synopsis

When Ruka was younger, she saw a ghost in the water at the aquarium where her dad works. Now she feels drawn toward the aquarium and the two mysterious boys she meets there, Umi and Sora. They were raised by dugongs and hear the same strange calls from the sea as she does. Ruka’s dad and the other adults...