A small-time hood wants to go straight for a good girl but finds that starting over isn't as simple as it sounds..
"Walk Cheerfully," an old Japanese film from 1930, might feel like a slow burn for some folks today, especially if you're used to quick cuts. But if you have a soft spot for early cinema that still manages to feel honest and a bit gritty, this one's absolutely worth a look. People who enjoy seeing classic gangster-type...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Yasujirō Ozu
Alexander Butler
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""Walk Cheerfully," an old Japanese film from 1930, might feel like a slow burn for some folks today, especially if you're used to quick cuts. But if you have a soft spot for early cinema that still manages to feel honest and a bit gritty, this one's absolutely worth a look. People who enjoy seeing classic gangster-type stories with a surprising amount of heart will probably dig it. If silent-era pacing or subtitled black-and-white stuff just isn't your jam, you might find it tough going. 🤷♀️ ..."
Satoko Date
Hiroshi Shimizu, Tadao Ikeda
Japan
