Japanese Cinema

“Ugetsu” is one of a handful of Japanese films that prove supernatural “horror” films can indeed reach the level of high art.

When it released in 1985, “Tampopo” launched the culinary movie trend--for good reason.

“Miss Hokusai” is wonderfully elegant tear-jerker and is recommended for everyone.

Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi captures the epic quality of everyday life in his memorable five-hour long drama “Happy Hour.”

Recommended for refined food-and-drink palates, “Kampai! For the Love of Sake” opens Aug 19 in New York.

Only Japanese cinema could produce such an effortlessly uplifting film about a fractured family like “Our Little Sister.”

“Sweet Bean” is lovingly crafted and richly rewarding.

“Ugetsu” is one of a handful of Japanese films that prove supernatural “horror” films can indeed reach the level of high art.

When it released in 1985, “Tampopo” launched the culinary movie trend--for good reason.

“Miss Hokusai” is wonderfully elegant tear-jerker and is recommended for everyone.

Japanese director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi captures the epic quality of everyday life in his memorable five-hour long drama “Happy Hour.”

Recommended for refined food-and-drink palates, “Kampai! For the Love of Sake” opens Aug 19 in New York.

Only Japanese cinema could produce such an effortlessly uplifting film about a fractured family like “Our Little Sister.”

“Sweet Bean” is lovingly crafted and richly rewarding.