Alright, so we're talking about Utsukushiki hôbaitachi here, or 'Beautiful Friends' if you're like me and need a little help with the title. This one's from 1923, which immediately tells you a few things. Is it worth watching today? Absolutely, but only if you're a particular kind of film watcher. If you love digging i...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
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"Alright, so we're talking about Utsukushiki hôbaitachi here, or 'Beautiful Friends' if you're like me and need a little help with the title. This one's from 1923, which immediately tells you a few things. Is it worth watching today? Absolutely, but only if you're a particular kind of film watcher. If you love digging into film history, especially silent cinema from Japan, or just enjoy the meditative pace of something truly old, you'll probably find something to appreciate. For anyone expecting ..."
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