Category Archives: Movies

This is what I know: A tale of two press conferences

Posted on November 14, 2011 by philipbrasor

Like Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt would like you to admire him for more than his casual good looks and acting ability. He wants you to appreciate his mind, which is why Moneyball is such a gift for him as both … Continue reading →

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November 2011 movies

Posted on November 2, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the reviews I wrote for the November issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Nov. 25. The movies open in Tokyo from late October to mid-November. Another Year Much has been made of Mike Leigh’s … Continue reading →

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TIFF interviews

Posted on November 1, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are links to the interviews I did for the Tokyo International Film Festival website. This year they wanted to concentrate on films in the Japanese Eyes section, for obvious reasons, but in any case the selection wasn’t that good. … Continue reading →

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BIFF Oct. 9

Posted on October 9, 2011 by philipbrasor

Yesterday while working in the press center I was cornered by a perky young reporter from Hong Kong and her cameraman. They wanted my opinion on the new Cinema Center, as well as the festival’s general organization. This has happened … Continue reading →

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BIFF Oct. 8

Posted on October 8, 2011 by philipbrasor

When I told the foreign press liaison that my flight would be arriving at Busan at 9:30 p.m. she said the film festival counter at the airport might be closed by then, so could I please take a limousine bus … Continue reading →

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October 2011 movies

Posted on September 30, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the movies I reviewed for the October issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last Sunday. L’age de raison Sophie Marceau is Margaret, a go-go executive for a French nuclear plant manufacturer who, whenever she suffers … Continue reading →

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September 2011 movies

Posted on August 31, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. The movies open in Tokyo from late August through mid-September. Battle: Los Angeles It would be easy to blame … Continue reading →

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August 2011 movies

Posted on August 2, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the Aug. issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo last week. The movies are opening here between late July and mid-August. Edge of Darkness Mel Gibson’s first lead role in … Continue reading →

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July 2011 movies

Posted on June 29, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the reviews I wrote for the July issue of EL Magazine of movies that are being released in Tokyo from late June to mid-July. The American Back in the day, smart European directors paid tribute to American noir … Continue reading →

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June 2011 movies

Posted on May 26, 2011 by philipbrasor

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the June 2011 issue of EL Magazine, which came out yesterday in Tokyo. These films are being released in Japan from late May to mid-June. 127 Hours The story of Aron Ralston, … Continue reading →

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