Saskia D. (Saxia)

13 Assassins R

Been a long time since I've seen a samurai movie!
13 assassins go on a mission to save the public from a tyrant. Some of them are young, others aged and experienced, but all of them determined.
Seven Samurai definitely springs to mind, so if you haven't seen the old school stuff: you have some serious movie watching to do!
I loved the decor of course, the camera angles, the lighting. And it has some yummy scenes that gave me the shivers.

A Separation PG-13

A powerful and at the same time intimate Iranian drama. Sharpened by social, cultural and religious standards and practices, without any judgment.

For many of my friends this movie is considered the best movie of 2011, for me it comes is behind Incendies.

Narayama bushiko (Ballad of Narayama) Unrated

This movie was a treat!! It has everything: humor, drama, great characters and a beautiful story. It's situated in a peasant village, where everybody has to struggle to keep the mouths of their families fed. The people are submitted to strict rules to make sure that everything doesn't spin out of control. One of the rules is that when a person turns 70, they have to be carried off to the mountain of Narayama by the eldest son where they are left to die. The story revolves around Orin, the 69 year old mother and her family, a colorful collection of characters that find their way into your heart effortlessly.

Ugetsu monogatari Unrated

What can I possibly say that will give this movie the credit it deserves? Wealth and happiness mean nothing if it can't be shared with the ones you love. And in the end you might end up sacrificing more than you wish to. It's one of the oldest lessons in the world I guess, and Ugetsu Monogatari tells it in a tragic and enchanting way. The soundtrack gives the movie an intensity that sucks you in. If you liked Kobayashi's Kwaidan, you're gonna love this one as well.