Daily Archives: December 16, 2023

Batman (1989) ☆☆☆(3/4): That indelible darkness

The most timeless part of Tim Burton’s “Batman” is that indelible darkness of its superlative Oscar-winning production design by late Anton Furst. Burton and Furst created one of the most visually striking cities in the movie history which deserves to … Continue reading

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Ikiru (1952) ☆☆☆☆(4/4): To live for the rest of his life

Not long after I watched Akira Kurosawa’s great film “Ikiru” for the first time around 20 years ago, I read a review written by one anonymous but prominent South Korean critic who argued that “Ikiru” is the funniest film ever … Continue reading

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