The Cherry Bushido - Movie Review

The Movie: The Cherry Bushido

The Director: Hiroshi Akabane

The Cast: Fumika Shimizu, Hiroaki Tanaka, Rin Kijima, Rina Narita, Ryoma Ichihara, Satoko Ohshima, Kiyoshi Nakajo, Tomiyuki Kunihiro, Tokuma Nishioka

The Story: Shizuka, a college student, is recruited by a group named the "Japan Salvation Conference" for a mission. She and her pals leave their astral bodies and head for the spirit world to face the Great Demon of Hades that aims to destroy Japan.

Turning Red - Movie Review

The Movie: Turning Red

The Director: Domee Shi

The Cast: Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Hyein Park, Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, James Hong

The Story: A 13-year-old girl named Mei Lee turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.

Changing Directions 2022 Filmmaker Interview Series featuring Nancy Svenson, Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, Dawa Futi Sherpa

Episode 2.7

Welcome to the Changing Directions filmmaker interview series! This episode features a great conversation with director Nancy Svenson, climbing consultant Dawa Yangzum Sherpa, and Dawa Futi Sherpa who is the daughter of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the subject of the documentary.

Changing Directions 2022 Filmmaker Interview Series featuring John Adams, Toby Poser, and Zelda Adams. Directors of Hellbender

Episode 2.6

Welcome to the Changing Directions filmmaker interview series! Such a fun conversation with John Adams, Toby Poser, and Zelda Adams, the directors of Hellbender, an indie horror film that is now available on Shudder. This do it all team of filmmakers has been on my radar for a while so I was excited to have an opportunity to speak with them about their latest creation.

A Banquet - Movie Review

The Movie: A Banquet

The Director: Ruth Paxton

The Cast: Sienna Guillory, Jessica Alexander, Ruby Stokes, Lindsay Duncan

The Story: Widowed mother Holly is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power.