James Balmont
Film

6 East Asian films gunning for Oscars glory in 2022
Movies from Japan, South Korea, Cambodia, Thailand and Taiwan submitted for Best International Feature at the Academy Awards.
James Balmont
12.15.21
Film

The explicit films of South Korean director Im Sang-soo
5 must-watch (and sex-heavy) movies starring your fave actors from 'Minari', 'Parasite', 'Squid Game', 'The Handmaiden' and 'Oldboy'.
James Balmont
11.18.21
Culture

Pink films: the sexual revolution of Japanese cinema
How the 1960s softcore filmmaking movement behind ‘Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands’ and ‘Gushing Prayer’ transformed the industry in Japan.
James Balmont
3.10.21
Culture

20 years of Dogtown and Z-Boys: “It documented a revolution.”
In the mid-70s, a group of California kids changed skateboarding forever. Here, they discuss life since the cult 2001 doc that told their story.
James Balmont
1.19.21
Culture

All Grown Up: Chloë Sevigny and Leo Fitzpatrick on 25 years since Kids
As it approaches a quarter century, Larry Clark's seminal movie remains as iconic as ever. Here, the film's stars reflect on making 'Kids'.
James Balmont
8.6.20