“The Scorpion Doesn’t Die”: Japanese Actress Meiko Kaji on Her 60-Year Career The powerhouse performer discussed her iconic roles in ‘Lady Snowblood,’ the ‘Scorpion’ series, and more during a Japan Society career retrospective.

My interview with the wonderful Meiko Kaji on Filmmaker. Thanks to Alexander Fee and the Japan Society.
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That's the headline, isn't it:
"Man who says he won the 2020 election now saying he won the war in Iran"

Don’t forget Jackie Chan.

Like trying to remember high school algebra

Pulitzer-worthy

Peace & tranquility. Uig, Isle of Lewis.

AI probably wrote that

You’re in for a rough ride

My wife's reading Eudora Welty's letters, she (Eudora) apparently knew everyone and didn't mind gossiping. I'm reading Penelope Fitzgerald's letters which are incredibly sad. I'd email you but don't have an address.

With Blades of the Guardians, Yuen Woo-ping revives the wuxia blockbuster Hong Kong martial arts choreographer and director Yuen Woo-ping returns with an epic wuxia, starring Wu Jing and Nicholas Tse.

Talked with Yuen Woo-ping about his wuxia blockbuster Blades of the Guardians @wellgousa.bsky.social
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He knows the films

I couldn’t tell, is Lord Chang still alive?

Sons of the Neon Night leads 2026 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations Amid controversy over four titles removed from the ballot, Sons of the Neon Night and Back to the Past dominate the award nominations.

The tragic state of Hong Kong cinema laid bare: www.scmp.com/lifestyle/en...

Many summers in the Sognefjord. 🌊 Cold dips, icy gasps.
🎬 Which made a cinema trip to "Kraken" inevitable.
If a monster movie is set in the fjord, it belongs on the big screen. 🍿🔊🐙
Big toe test this summer! 🦶😅
#Kraken #Sognefjord #CinemaExperience #MonsterMovie

You are living the dream

Oh hey. A book I wrote and translated came out today! If you're inclined to buy, please consider buying from your local indie bookseller, from Bookshop.org, or the publisher, U of Minnesota Press, so they can continue their good work, in MPLS and at large...
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The 50 Most Underappreciated Movies of the 21st Century From 'Idlewild' and 'Bright Star' to 'The Magic Flute' and more, these are TIME's most underappreciated movies of the 21st Century

What do Peter Weir's MASTER & COMMANDER, Kasi Lemmons' TALK TO ME, Roman Coppola's CQ, and Amy Heckerling's I COULD NEVER BE YOUR WOMAN have in common? They're all on my list of the 50 Most Underappreciated Movies of the 21st Century (so far). The full list is here: time.com/collections/...

SHELTER Review: Jason Statham Takes on Corrupt MI6 Spies Ric Roman Waugh directed the action thriller, also starring Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, and Daniel Mays.

Good to see Jason Statham back to basics in Shelter screenanarchy.com/2026/01/shel...

Film Forum · Erich von Stroheim’s QUEEN KELLY QUEEN KELLY Friday, January 16 – Thursday, January 22

The Queen reigns over NYC for at least one more week. Held over at Film Forum! filmforum.org/film/queen-k...

MN Doctor: I learned that Renee Good still had a pulse 8 minutes after she was shot by an ICE agent. Yet the offer to administer aid from a physician on the scene was denied. I can't say how much that stirs the blood of everyone here as we try to fulfill our oath to care for the people of Minnesota

A first look—restored. We’re counting down to the world premiere of HULA (1927), newly restored from a 35mm nitrate print and looking better than it has in 99 years.

“I Cried a Lot”: Sentimental Value Cinematographer Kasper Tuxen on Connecting With Joachim Trier’s Cast In Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value, a father tries to reconnect with his estranged daughters through a film he wants to make. Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), a noted director, returns to Oslo after the ...

"Everything is about feeling connected, not removed from the characters." The cinematographer of Sentimental Value discusses his unique approach with @danieleagan.bsky.social:

I am pleased to announce that I have commandeered my neighbor's home. This home will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, to ensure it is used to benefit my neighbor and me! Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Korean film icon Ahn Sung-ki remembered: 5 of his best films Known affectionately as ‘The Nation’s Actor’, South Korea’s Ahn Sung-ki starred in more than 100 feature films during his long career.

South Korea lost a true cinematic legend today, with news breaking that veteran leading man Ahn Sung-ki has passed away, aged 74. In a career spanning almost his entire life, Ahn appeared in more than 100 feature films. I attempt to highlight just 5 notable performances www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-...

Daniel Eagan’s Top 10 Films of 2025 Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2025, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists. As the goal posts draw nearer my attention falte...

Train Dreams, Left-Handed Girl, and Sentimental Value are among @danieleagan.bsky.social's top 10 films of 2025:

Say Sue Me - Old Town (Live on KEXP) YouTube video by KEXP

Old Town youtu.be/sdiQHoWeDbU

This is how Christopher Caldwell begins his essay on Zohran Mamdani for the Claremont Review of Books.

Why are these people such freaks?

❄️ Cold winter twilight mornings in the Netherlands 🇳🇱

Photos by Albert Dros Photography [FB]

#winter #photography #snow #pink