I am not sure why, but it seems films about boxing have been coming in abundance from Japan during the last few years, with titles like “100 Yen Love” and “Blue” being the first that come to mind. It seems that the recipe of either “Million Dollar Baby” or “Rocky”, or both on occasion, still has an impact on the audience, and that is exactly the path “Last Bloom” follows.
Last Bloom is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The story is based on the novel “Haru ni Chiru” by Kotaro Sawaki and revolves mostly around two men. Jin is an elderly former boxer who has just returned to Japan after a forty year subpar boxing career in the US, following an unfair decision in the beginning of his career in Japan. Shogo is a struggling young boxer from a poor family, who has also experienced something similar. One night in a bar,...
Last Bloom is screening at Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The story is based on the novel “Haru ni Chiru” by Kotaro Sawaki and revolves mostly around two men. Jin is an elderly former boxer who has just returned to Japan after a forty year subpar boxing career in the US, following an unfair decision in the beginning of his career in Japan. Shogo is a struggling young boxer from a poor family, who has also experienced something similar. One night in a bar,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Kenzo’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection, presented at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, documents the intercultural exchanges that have intervened between East and West, America and Japan, and most notably in the show, between George Lucas’ science fiction and Akira Kurosawa’s historic imagery. The two distinct ways of filmmaking combined to inspire a perfect synthesis in Kenzo’s show. The fashion label is owned by Lvmh.
Kenzo’s artistic director Nigo, the DJ and record producer, already known as the founder of the streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, once again depicted the introduction of non-Western influences into Eastern culture as a key element of his imagery when designing for the fashion house founded by Kenzo Takada. For this collection, he drew inspiration from films such as Lucas’ Star Wars franchise and Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress.
The Japanese designer praised the way Lucas and his costume designers drew inspiration from kimonos,...
Kenzo’s artistic director Nigo, the DJ and record producer, already known as the founder of the streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, once again depicted the introduction of non-Western influences into Eastern culture as a key element of his imagery when designing for the fashion house founded by Kenzo Takada. For this collection, he drew inspiration from films such as Lucas’ Star Wars franchise and Kurosawa’s The Hidden Fortress.
The Japanese designer praised the way Lucas and his costume designers drew inspiration from kimonos,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Pino Gagliardi
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins are looking to make a statement in the MLB playoffs, having just won their first postseason series in 21 years!
The 29-year-old star shortstop will play a major role in the Twins’ potential success, as he’s in his second year with the team after spending his first seven seasons with the Houston Astros.
Off the field, Carlos is married and has two children. We’ve gathered everything there is to know about the couple!
Keep reading to learn more about Carlos’ wife…
Carlos married Daniella Rodriguez in 2019, two years after Carlos proposed to her on the field following the Astros’ 2017 World Series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The pair reportedly met when Daniella threw out the first pitch at an Astros game in 2016.
Daniella is a former model who was named Miss Texas Teen in 2013 and Miss Texas in 2016. More recently, she has...
The 29-year-old star shortstop will play a major role in the Twins’ potential success, as he’s in his second year with the team after spending his first seven seasons with the Houston Astros.
Off the field, Carlos is married and has two children. We’ve gathered everything there is to know about the couple!
Keep reading to learn more about Carlos’ wife…
Carlos married Daniella Rodriguez in 2019, two years after Carlos proposed to her on the field following the Astros’ 2017 World Series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The pair reportedly met when Daniella threw out the first pitch at an Astros game in 2016.
Daniella is a former model who was named Miss Texas Teen in 2013 and Miss Texas in 2016. More recently, she has...
- 10/8/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
CBS’s Big Brother Season 25 Week 9 showed Cameron Hardin getting back in the game with all the power. As the Head of Household and Power of Veto winner, Cameron chose Felicia Cannon and Mecole Hayes as the two nominations, which is no surprise. Initially, Cameron campaigned for Felicia’s eviction. But the votes seem to be flipped toward sending Mecole home. Now, according to Big Brother Season 25 Week 9 spoilers, it looks like Mecole is up for eviction next.
[Spoiler alert: Big Brother Season 25 Week 9 spoilers ahead.]
‘Big Brother’ Season 25 Week 9 spoilers: Mecole Hayes is likely the next evicted houseguest
Just when we thought we knew exactly what would happen in Big Brother Season 25, new week 9 spoilers indicate the eviction vote could get messy. Cameron Hardin won Head of Household and Power of Veto after nearly leaving the house. He’s in a mighty position and hoped to get Felicia Cannon evicted. Early this week,...
[Spoiler alert: Big Brother Season 25 Week 9 spoilers ahead.]
‘Big Brother’ Season 25 Week 9 spoilers: Mecole Hayes is likely the next evicted houseguest
Just when we thought we knew exactly what would happen in Big Brother Season 25, new week 9 spoilers indicate the eviction vote could get messy. Cameron Hardin won Head of Household and Power of Veto after nearly leaving the house. He’s in a mighty position and hoped to get Felicia Cannon evicted. Early this week,...
- 10/5/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s Big Brother 25 houseguests are likely kicking themselves for not getting Cameron Hardin out of the game before week 9. Cameron continues to dominate the competition, as we’ve seen him become the Head of Household multiple times. In week 9, he has even more power as the Hoh and the Power of Veto holder. But his home life remains somewhere of a mystery.
Several houseguests have talked about Cameron’s alleged flirtation. So, does he have a relationship back home? Here’s what we know about Cameron Hardin’s wife.
Who is ‘Big Brother’ 25 houseguest Cameron Hardin’s wife? Here’s what we know
Big Brother 25 houseguest Cameron Hardin received much attention for how he behaved around America Lopez and Blue Kim. And some fans wondered about his personal life at home. So, does Cameron have a wife?
Technically, Cameron’s still married to Skylar Hardin. The two had their...
Several houseguests have talked about Cameron’s alleged flirtation. So, does he have a relationship back home? Here’s what we know about Cameron Hardin’s wife.
Who is ‘Big Brother’ 25 houseguest Cameron Hardin’s wife? Here’s what we know
Big Brother 25 houseguest Cameron Hardin received much attention for how he behaved around America Lopez and Blue Kim. And some fans wondered about his personal life at home. So, does Cameron have a wife?
Technically, Cameron’s still married to Skylar Hardin. The two had their...
- 10/3/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
CBS’s Big Brother Season 25 continues with another exciting eviction soon, and we can’t believe that Jared Fields is out of the competition. We were surprised to see Jared make it as far as he did, considering his tendency to overshare information and rub the other housemates the wrong way. During the season, questions of a possible girlfriend at home also came up. Here’s what Jared said about his ex-girlfriend, “Kenzo,” after his showmance with Blue Kim.
Jared Fields addressed his situation with his now-ex-girlfriend, ‘Kenzo,’ after his ‘Big Brother’ 25 eviction
Cirie and Jared Fields certainly made Big Brother Season 25 interesting. While we were happy to watch Cirie get into the game, she continuously had to watch out for Jared’s missteps along the way. Eventually, we knew half of the mother and son equation would head home. Jared went home first, and fans (us included) still have...
Jared Fields addressed his situation with his now-ex-girlfriend, ‘Kenzo,’ after his ‘Big Brother’ 25 eviction
Cirie and Jared Fields certainly made Big Brother Season 25 interesting. While we were happy to watch Cirie get into the game, she continuously had to watch out for Jared’s missteps along the way. Eventually, we knew half of the mother and son equation would head home. Jared went home first, and fans (us included) still have...
- 10/3/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The third season of Netflix’s original anime adaptation of Kengan Ashura has returned after a four year break and has brought its signature flair along with all the blood, grit, and sweat the multitude of fighters have to offer. The second season ended with the series protagonist, Tokita Ohma, defeating the top contender for winning the Kengan Elimination Tournament, the strongest fighter of the Kure clan, Raian Kure, in a vicious battle. His win ensured the safety of Ohma’s manager, Kazuo Yamashita’s son, Kenzo, from the assault of the Kure clan as well.
On the other hand, Ohma’s mortal enemy, Kiryu, becomes furious at seeing him sparing Raian’s life and aims to face Ohma down the line one way or another. The second round of the Kengan Tournament has only just begun, and fighters are already marking the opponents they wish to test themselves against.
On the other hand, Ohma’s mortal enemy, Kiryu, becomes furious at seeing him sparing Raian’s life and aims to face Ohma down the line one way or another. The second round of the Kengan Tournament has only just begun, and fighters are already marking the opponents they wish to test themselves against.
- 9/21/2023
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
CBS’s Big Brother Season 25 is heating up with showmances. While America Lopez and Cory Wurtenberger finally shared their first kiss, Jared Fields and Blue Kim got hot and heavy at the start of the competition. Jared and Blue have even discussed life after the show. But Jared has a girlfriend back home. So, who is Jared Fields’ girlfriend, and how did she address his cheating on Twitter? Here’s what she posted.
Jared Fields told Blue Kim in ‘Big Brother’ 25 that he has a girlfriend back home
The Big Brother Season 25 showmances show no signs of stopping by week 6. Jared Fields and Blue Kim continue to solidify their connection. The two spend a lot of time together discussing their potential futures when the game is over. With this in mind, some fans likely think that Jared and Blue happily see a future together. But Jared threw a wrench into...
Jared Fields told Blue Kim in ‘Big Brother’ 25 that he has a girlfriend back home
The Big Brother Season 25 showmances show no signs of stopping by week 6. Jared Fields and Blue Kim continue to solidify their connection. The two spend a lot of time together discussing their potential futures when the game is over. With this in mind, some fans likely think that Jared and Blue happily see a future together. But Jared threw a wrench into...
- 9/13/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The last film of Ko Nakahira is one that definitely stands out in both Atg and his own filmography, since it was shot in France and includes intense elements of European (French) cinema in the way it unfolds, although it also includes some elements that make it distinctly Japanese.
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Kyoko and Juzo used to be a couple but have not seen each other for over a decade, with her actually getting married with a rich, middle-aged man in the meantime. The two meet again in Paris in 1972, and decide to take a trip together, where they mostly talk about politics and revolution in particular, their relationship in the past, and have sex. The sudden meeting with Kenzo, a man Kyoko met from her current husband, and his European partner leads them to reevaluate sex and their relationship, while a bit later,...
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Kyoko and Juzo used to be a couple but have not seen each other for over a decade, with her actually getting married with a rich, middle-aged man in the meantime. The two meet again in Paris in 1972, and decide to take a trip together, where they mostly talk about politics and revolution in particular, their relationship in the past, and have sex. The sudden meeting with Kenzo, a man Kyoko met from her current husband, and his European partner leads them to reevaluate sex and their relationship, while a bit later,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Based on “The Honjin Murders”, the debut work of Seishi Yokomizo that was first serialized in 1946 and published in 1973 and the winner of the first Mystery Writers of Japan Award, “Death at an Old Mansion” is another great production by Atg, which was also screened in competition at the 26th Berlinale, in 1976.
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The mystery revolves around the wealthy Ichayanagi family, and takes place in an unspecified village in Okayama. The movie begins with the wedding of Kenzo, the family's eldest son, who is marrying a simple primary school teacher, Katsuko Kubo, against the firm protest of the tradition-conscious family, as the later reaction of a drunken uncle eloquently highlights. Suzu, Kenzo's rather beautiful sister is also present and gives an impressive performance playing the koto, but is soon revealed to be mentally handicapped, as she begins to...
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The mystery revolves around the wealthy Ichayanagi family, and takes place in an unspecified village in Okayama. The movie begins with the wedding of Kenzo, the family's eldest son, who is marrying a simple primary school teacher, Katsuko Kubo, against the firm protest of the tradition-conscious family, as the later reaction of a drunken uncle eloquently highlights. Suzu, Kenzo's rather beautiful sister is also present and gives an impressive performance playing the koto, but is soon revealed to be mentally handicapped, as she begins to...
- 9/6/2023
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
The mythology around Japan as a nation of everyday ghosts — where the living and the dead share space, occasionally in view of each other — can lead certain western filmmakers into dubious territory: If you don’t recall how Gus van Sant floundered with the mawkish, condescending exoticism of “The Sea of Trees,” trust that it’s best forgotten. Centered on a long-grieving Frenchwoman who finally makes peace with her husband’s death over the course of a Japanese work trip, “Sidonie in Japan” risks similar pitfalls — but Élise Girard’s droll, bittersweet romance mostly dodges them with grace and good humor, plus a pointed awareness of the limitations of its outsider perspective.
Premiering in the Venice Days sidebar at this year’s Venice Film Festival, this is a sweetly unassuming affair that is given some vinegary oomph by the presence of Isabelle Huppert in the lead — which will doubtless secure...
Premiering in the Venice Days sidebar at this year’s Venice Film Festival, this is a sweetly unassuming affair that is given some vinegary oomph by the presence of Isabelle Huppert in the lead — which will doubtless secure...
- 9/4/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
Jean-Luc Godard famously said that all you need to make a movie is a girl and a gun. Another version of that, at least based on French writer-director Élise Girard’s latest film, Sidonie in Japan (Sidonie au Japon), could be: All you need to make a movie is Isabelle Huppert wearing chic pantsuits and wandering around lots of picturesque Japanese locations.
That’s a good part of what happens in this sweetly minimalist international romance/ghost story, in which Huppert plays a writer who recalls her past lives while on a book tour through Osaka, Kyoto and a few other intoxicating places during a one-week excursion. Along the way, she strikes up a friendship — and perhaps something more — with her Japanese publisher, a man of few words who watches over her throughout the trip. Oh, and she also sees dead people.
Premiering in the Venice Days sidebar on the Lido,...
That’s a good part of what happens in this sweetly minimalist international romance/ghost story, in which Huppert plays a writer who recalls her past lives while on a book tour through Osaka, Kyoto and a few other intoxicating places during a one-week excursion. Along the way, she strikes up a friendship — and perhaps something more — with her Japanese publisher, a man of few words who watches over her throughout the trip. Oh, and she also sees dead people.
Premiering in the Venice Days sidebar on the Lido,...
- 9/1/2023
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Funnyman Kevin Hart really, really loves his kids. The "Die Hart" star is a proud father of four - Heaven, Hendrix, Kenzo, and Kaori. Kevin definitely keeps himself busy with his children, whom he clearly adores (judging by how frequently he raves about them on Instagram).
The comedian shares his two oldest kids with his ex-wife, Torrei Hart, and the former couple amicably co-parent these days despite their differences in the past. In a July 2022 episode of The Pivot Podcast, he admitted getting to a place where they could co-parent as friends was a challenge. "You get better," Kevin shared. "I can credit my ex-wife on growth. Myself too. It's not about us, right? There's a period where your fight blurs into the world of raising kids, and you gotta realize they had nothing to do with the sh*t that we had. And through the course of the years,...
The comedian shares his two oldest kids with his ex-wife, Torrei Hart, and the former couple amicably co-parent these days despite their differences in the past. In a July 2022 episode of The Pivot Podcast, he admitted getting to a place where they could co-parent as friends was a challenge. "You get better," Kevin shared. "I can credit my ex-wife on growth. Myself too. It's not about us, right? There's a period where your fight blurs into the world of raising kids, and you gotta realize they had nothing to do with the sh*t that we had. And through the course of the years,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Hedy Phillips
- Popsugar.com
Anna Kurdys had a painfully awkward moment in Love Island USA Season 5 when she overheard Leo Dionicio and Kassy Castillo talking about her. Anna, an original Islander this season, had been coupled up with Leo basically all season long and good pals with Kassy. Imagine her surprise when she heard them flirting in what they thought was private. In their talk, Leo revealed his feelings for Anna weren’t as strong as she and viewers believed. This was news to Anna, who was none the wiser about Leo’s true feelings. Anna told TV Insider after she left the villa that “communication” is the top issue for everyone in the Season 5 cast, and this situation proved it. After their breakup, Anna tried things out with new Islander Kenzo, but there was nothing there. She opted to remove herself from the competition in a surprising self-elimination in Episode 12. Sara Mally/Peacock...
- 8/7/2023
- TV Insider
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Heaven Hart just reached a major life milestone. On Friday, May 25, Kevin Hart's oldest daughter, Heaven Hart, graduated from high school. The proud dad shared an Instagram post celebrating his daughter's accomplishments, as well as thanking his niece, Sanny, for setting such a good example for her by becoming the first person in their family to go to college.
Kevin shared a series of photos from what appears to be Heaven's graduation party to his grid. In the first photo, the dad and daughter pose together, while the second photo features the 18-year-old with her cousin Sanny, and the final pic is a snap of all four of the Hart siblings.
"It's not about me….It has always been about them!!!!!!! I am so proud of my little girl," the "Fatherhood" actor captioned his post. "I am...
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Heaven Hart just reached a major life milestone. On Friday, May 25, Kevin Hart's oldest daughter, Heaven Hart, graduated from high school. The proud dad shared an Instagram post celebrating his daughter's accomplishments, as well as thanking his niece, Sanny, for setting such a good example for her by becoming the first person in their family to go to college.
Kevin shared a series of photos from what appears to be Heaven's graduation party to his grid. In the first photo, the dad and daughter pose together, while the second photo features the 18-year-old with her cousin Sanny, and the final pic is a snap of all four of the Hart siblings.
"It's not about me….It has always been about them!!!!!!! I am so proud of my little girl," the "Fatherhood" actor captioned his post. "I am...
- 5/27/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Oscar nominee Maria Bakalova (Borat 2) has been set to star with Daryl Wein (Something From Tiffany’s), Jack Farthing (Poldark), and Abigail Cowen (Fate: The Winx) in under-the-radar drama-thriller Electra, which has begun production in Italy.
Hala Matar is making her feature directorial debut on the project, which will follow a journalist who travels to Rome to interview a famous musician, only for the trip to end in deceit, betrayal, and murder.
Wein will play Dylan, the journalist. Cowen is Lucy, the journalist’s photographer and partner. Jack Farthing plays Milo, the musician, and Bakalova will be Francesca, a performance artist and Milo’s girlfriend.
Pic is written by Wein, Matar and Paul Sado; produced by Wein, Matar, Tomasso Bertani (Ring Film), Luca Cottafavi (Ring Film), Jordan Beckerman (Yale Entertainment), and Jordan Yale Levine (Yale Entertainment); and executive-produced by Elsa Ramo and Tiffany Boyle.
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Hala Matar is making her feature directorial debut on the project, which will follow a journalist who travels to Rome to interview a famous musician, only for the trip to end in deceit, betrayal, and murder.
Wein will play Dylan, the journalist. Cowen is Lucy, the journalist’s photographer and partner. Jack Farthing plays Milo, the musician, and Bakalova will be Francesca, a performance artist and Milo’s girlfriend.
Pic is written by Wein, Matar and Paul Sado; produced by Wein, Matar, Tomasso Bertani (Ring Film), Luca Cottafavi (Ring Film), Jordan Beckerman (Yale Entertainment), and Jordan Yale Levine (Yale Entertainment); and executive-produced by Elsa Ramo and Tiffany Boyle.
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- 9/28/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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