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not the time for suicide club being changed without me knowing 

 

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i'm going to try and make it tomorrow but idk if i'll be home by 5 

 

 

omo sorry T.T

you can join anytime dw!

 

Here's my review for Suicide Club

since I really love Sion Sono's work, my review will be heavy on his signature and his other works~

 

firstly, If it's not confusing and weird it is not Sion Sono's movie.

Sion Sono is my favorite Japanese director. I always love the way he tells story through movie. This movie is indeed not his usual signature genre which is called ero guro that's about sex and it's bad effect on people. Yet, he's still not lost his satire touch with dark humor. 

The movie itself is still confusing as fuck. The origin of the kids are not covered in the movie. Sono tries to fix it in Noriko's Dinner Table which tells about prequel and aftermath. I haven't watch it yet, so I can't comment about it. Even if it is confusing, I like how this movie keeps lingering in my mind when it's done.

One thing that I can conclude from this movie is how dangerous a negative fad is. as the movie told about several students jumping from rooftop because of impromptu's act of some students who was talking about the suicide fad.and also the weird David Bowie inspired guy who starts some cult because of the fad is hip at that time. Both are appearing because of the 1st fad became hot topic. this shows how this kind of thing can be easily contagious.

This movie is surprisingly fast, only 90 mins compared to his other movies which usually around 120 mins or his masterpiece movie which last for 4 hours. the thing I don't see is how not any character is explored deeper which made me careless if they take her/his own life. I am so annoyed with this made me cannot feel how good the acting of high-profile actors like Ryo Ishibasi and Matoshi Nagase. I feel like the movie is to heavy on gory details and creepy part other than covering the real coherent plot. 

Sono always brought up topic about japan's society just like how he told about disaster's aftermath in Himizu and land of Hope and also religion cult in Love exposure. This movie is written in the midst of highest suicidal rate in Japan and also aftermath of his close friends' suicide that leaves him no explanation. Maybe it's the reason why Suicide Club is so confusing, he tried to tell how some acts are just crazy as fuck no matter how hard you try to decipher it you seemed to find no answer.

so, did I enjoy it?

yes, his movie always been fulfilling to me.

but, I hate how it was just too hasty I got too many unanswered question. I wished I can see a deeper character's exploration and the origin of the kids.

 

I totally agree with you on this one!

8.5/10

 

Is it review time? It might just be review time! I'm catching up a bit here but bear with me as I recap Thursday's offering of the Pang brothers' "The Eye".

 

As seems to be the theme with each and every offering, this was another rather strange film. As a very much sporadic viewer of horror films, I can't help but think how each of those that have been shown over the last few days span such a variety of genres. "The Eye" was no different. As I briefly discussed with Rain/11:11 following the film, this one very much also fell into the "mystery" category as well as the primary horror genre that is common across the various films shown.

 

I felt that "The Eye" was rather engaging, but the most interesting elements came not from the shocking elements common of the horror genre but of the elements of mystery that I alluded to previously. While there were certainly scenes that would cause fright among even the hardiest horror film enthusiast, this was surprisingly not the most appealing part of the film. The protagonist's struggle is one that is deeply emotive and is sure to evoke a certain sympathy from any viewer. Although it may cause confusion throughout, this film is one that is certainly worth persisting with for the final resolution that occurs as the film comes to a close. I shan't say any more but that said conclusion is something of a tragic one.

 

 

I do not wish for this to become overly political, but one could even draw comparison to the way that mental illness is so badly misconstrued nowadays, in that Mun is simply written off as something of a lunatic even by her closest friends, as was the owner of her corneas before her.

 

 

Though the film was generally acceptable, one of few criticisms I would make is regarding the romantic subplot between protagonist Mun and the surgeon geezer. To me, this felt rather unnecessary, even cheap. While it did not undermine the overall quality of the film, I for one did not appreciate this element of the storyline in that it seemed clumsy and acted as an uncomfortable ad addendum to the plot as a whole.

 

While this review may not have lived up to the standards previously set, I hope you enjoyed reading it one and all. Idk if I can be bothered to review the one about the sisters seeing as I was extremely tired by 4am, but I may be inclined to do so in the end. Writing such reviews is something that I take great pleasure in, and I hope this is comparable to the joy you all take in reading them.

 

The spoiler is very interesting. I didn't think of it in that sense.

I will rate this a 9/10

 

sucide club review.

 

10/10.

 

a gripping japanese horror mystery. a traditional japanese film filled with its twists and turns, just when you think you have a grasp of whats going to happen it slaps you in the face with creative plot twist after plot twist that you never see coming. thought it is gory the music and rich characters keeps you engaged. the film had me screaming and gasping in horror many times.

 

The film also touchs on society and carries a strong universal message that has your thinking for hours after the film ended.

 

its one of most memorable films i have ever watched as it is forver printed in my brain.

 

HAHA you are right

I'll give this a 3/10 

 

pikky when is our next movie? is there a next movie? i want to make it to one :(

 

today in 3 hours bby!

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Rigor Mortis

Hong Kong . 2013

Sunday October 30 1PM EST

 

'A former vampire hunting actor Chin Siu-Ho finds himself reaching the end of the line as a washed-up star who is also separated from his wife and alienated from his son. Down on his luck and with barely a dollar to his name, he checks into room 2442 in the housing estate which is allegedly a haunted flat. His aim is to end his misery by doing himself in, but instead he is interrupted by some of the other “occupants†of the building including a Taoist master-exorcist, a traumatized housewife with a tragic past, as well as a seemingly benign elderly woman who has an empty coffin conspicuously hanging in the middle of her apartment. Despite his lack of belief in superstition, the actor is soon thrust into the battle of his life as vicious vampires with a lot of unsettled business begin to rise from the dead...'

 

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So I converted the time wrong because of daylight saving. The movie is in 45 minutes.

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thank you pikky for hosting, i'm sad i wasn't able to make any of the movies (but at least i could see the live action of ouran hshc and those ghost conspiracy theories) :~O

 

at least now i have some plans for what movies to watch, i needed me some good horror films~

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Here I come with my Suicide Club review! To be honest, this movie fell short in terms of what it was supposed to express as opposed to what it actually ended up expressing. I feel like this movie could've been a perfect way to tackle the sensitive issue of suicide especially among teens and how it can relate to pop culture and how it affects youth. I expected a lot more social commentary but the movie fell short in that area and only presented meaningless shock factors in an attempt to keep the viewer interested, it almost felt like the recurring suicide scenes were just a camouflage to cover up for the lack of consistency this movie suffers from.

The movie attempted to sprinkle some mystery and horror elements here and there but there was no direction and instead of what it could've been, this movie just ends up being a bunch of people having tomato juice burst out their veins on camera.

Overall, I feel like this was just a replica of your "Standard Asian Quirky-Horror Movie" instead of the movie building a character and a point of its own, which was unfortunate.

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Here's my Tale of Two Sisters Review! I have to say, I enjoyed how this movie was presented, I like how it wasn't centered on the horror element but also tackled the family issues that were prominent in the movie. I feel like this movie overall wasn't about the ghosts or the supernatural cover it was trying to paint, but it goes much deeper to show the tension that is between the step-mother and the twins, the ghosts could be seen as a manifestation of the turmoil going on both between the family members and inside the soul of each person in the house: The step-mother is blinded by her love-hate for the twins and their mother, the twins are blinded by their hate for their step-mother and their longing for their late mother and the father is, well simply almost non-existent in this movie. He feels like a symbolic figure but nothing in the movie shows him actually playing the role of a caring, active dad. 

In a nutshell, I feel like it's a movie about emotional wounds and a family's issues rather than an outright "scary" movie. Despite having its share of jump scares and blood splashes, the core of the movie remains apparent: Family.

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In a bit of a writing mood having just fired off an essay so I'll try my hand at reviewing "A Tale of Two Sisters".

 

From the outset, the tone is rather morbid in the way in which a childish idyll is at first presented between the two sisters, and subsequently dismantled as the reality of their situation plays out over the course of the film. The early scene of the two perched on the jetty overlooking the lake was something that I thought back to often.

 

As a sporadic viewer of the horror genre, I have been particularly impressed with the psychological side of horror that the films showcased over the past few days have displayed, and this was perhaps executed no better than in "A Tale of Two Sisters". Despite the scenes of what would be considered "proper horror" being few and far between, the film evokes a paranoia that has the viewer questioning each and every facet of the film.

This is something that becomes even more of a factor with the shocking reveal that Su-Mi is in fact the so-called stepmother that the viewer is presented with from the beginning, something that leaves the viewer to question every that had occurred beforehand to an even greater extent as well. This is particularly apparent in considering Su-Mi/the stepmother's actions/paranoia towards Su-yeon. I also found it interesting how the alleged protagonist becomes the character whom the audience is encouraged to despise, leaving myself at least somewhat betrayed. Yet this is done in a very clever manner.

 

 

All things considered, it was certainly frightening at times, but this film's greatest attribute remains, in my view at least, its ability to keep the viewer second-guessing. Grazie.

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thank you everyone for participating! i hope you enjoyed the movies and chit chat

 

Here I come with my Suicide Club review! To be honest, this movie fell short in terms of what it was supposed to express as opposed to what it actually ended up expressing. I feel like this movie could've been a perfect way to tackle the sensitive issue of suicide especially among teens and how it can relate to pop culture and how it affects youth. I expected a lot more social commentary but the movie fell short in that area and only presented meaningless shock factors in an attempt to keep the viewer interested, it almost felt like the recurring suicide scenes were just a camouflage to cover up for the lack of consistency this movie suffers from.

The movie attempted to sprinkle some mystery and horror elements here and there but there was no direction and instead of what it could've been, this movie just ends up being a bunch of people having tomato juice burst out their veins on camera.

Overall, I feel like this was just a replica of your "Standard Asian Quirky-Horror Movie" instead of the movie building a character and a point of its own, which was unfortunate.

 

I KNOW RIGHT!!!

I had such high expectations for this one.

7.5/10

 

Here's my Tale of Two Sisters Review! I have to say, I enjoyed how this movie was presented, I like how it wasn't centered on the horror element but also tackled the family issues that were prominent in the movie. I feel like this movie overall wasn't about the ghosts or the supernatural cover it was trying to paint, but it goes much deeper to show the tension that is between the step-mother and the twins, the ghosts could be seen as a manifestation of the turmoil going on both between the family members and inside the soul of each person in the house: The step-mother is blinded by her love-hate for the twins and their mother, the twins are blinded by their hate for their step-mother and their longing for their late mother and the father is, well simply almost non-existent in this movie. He feels like a symbolic figure but nothing in the movie shows him actually playing the role of a caring, active dad. 

In a nutshell, I feel like it's a movie about emotional wounds and a family's issues rather than an outright "scary" movie. Despite having its share of jump scares and blood splashes, the core of the movie remains apparent: Family.

 

Very nice conclusion.

6/10

 

In a bit of a writing mood having just fired off an essay so I'll try my hand at reviewing "A Tale of Two Sisters".

 

From the outset, the tone is rather morbid in the way in which a childish idyll is at first presented between the two sisters, and subsequently dismantled as the reality of their situation plays out over the course of the film. The early scene of the two perched on the jetty overlooking the lake was something that I thought back to often.

 

As a sporadic viewer of the horror genre, I have been particularly impressed with the psychological side of horror that the films showcased over the past few days have displayed, and this was perhaps executed no better than in "A Tale of Two Sisters". Despite the scenes of what would be considered "proper horror" being few and far between, the film evokes a paranoia that has the viewer questioning each and every facet of the film.

This is something that becomes even more of a factor with the shocking reveal that Su-Mi is in fact the so-called stepmother that the viewer is presented with from the beginning, something that leaves the viewer to question every that had occurred beforehand to an even greater extent as well. This is particularly apparent in considering Su-Mi/the stepmother's actions/paranoia towards Su-yeon. I also found it interesting how the alleged protagonist becomes the character whom the audience is encouraged to despise, leaving myself at least somewhat betrayed. Yet this is done in a very clever manner.

 

 

All things considered, it was certainly frightening at times, but this film's greatest attribute remains, in my view at least, its ability to keep the viewer second-guessing. Grazie.

 

Omo

8/10

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Here's my Rigor Mortis review! Rigor Mortis is a movie that's greatly executed when it comes to aesthetics, the photography, color palette and mise en scène not only are visually pleasing on their own but also fit the mood and genre of the movie. Although despite this movie having show stopping visual goodness, I was disappointed with the fact that the plot consistency didn't live up to the promise of the aesthetics. It's not the most coherent movie out there but I appreciate the fact that it's like an homage to the olden Kung Fu movie genre, except it focuses more on the supernatural/horror element than comedy, unlike older Kung Fu movies. I think that overall the movie presents a nice balance of horrific and violent, along with light-hearted at times. Overall, gotta appreciate a movie that caters to horror lovers, Kung Fu movie lovers and aesthetic enthusiasts.

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Here's my Rigor Mortis review! Rigor Mortis is a movie that's greatly executed when it comes to aesthetics, the photography, color palette and mise en scène not only are visually pleasing on their own but also fit the mood and genre of the movie. Although despite this movie having show stopping visual goodness, I was disappointed with the fact that the plot consistency didn't live up to the promise of the aesthetics. It's not the most coherent movie out there but I appreciate the fact that it's like an homage to the olden Kung Fu movie genre, except it focuses more on the supernatural/horror element than comedy, unlike older Kung Fu movies. I think that overall the movie presents a nice balance of horrific and violent, along with light-hearted at times. Overall, gotta appreciate a movie that caters to horror lovers, Kung Fu movie lovers and aesthetic enthusiasts.

 

I'll give this one a 4/10 since Rigor Mortis had a lot to talk about. The cinematography, the characterisation of the ghosts and vampires though you mentioned it. 

 

I will officially close the event now. If you still have reviews, feel free to post them though they will not earn points.

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Thank you pikky for helping me realise my true calling, think Lami and I should pursue careers in journalism

 

i really enjoyed your reviews, english isn't my first language so i couldn't really reach my full potential x_x but yes i really enjoyed writing them, hope there are more events like this in the future

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