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Learning Video Direction from Shusuke Kaneko: Applying Cross-Genre Planning to Production

Learning Video Direction from Shusuke Kaneko: A...

A Driving Force of the J-Horror Boom: The Ju-On Series Opened New Forms of Fear Explore the path that established new expressions of fear in horror and created the cultural...

Learning Video Direction from Shusuke Kaneko: A...

A Driving Force of the J-Horror Boom: The Ju-On Series Opened New Forms of Fear Explore the path that established new expressions of fear in horror and created the cultural...

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cynical Humor to Video Production

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cyn...

The history of comedy in Japanese cinema reaches back to the silent era. From the earliest motion pictures by Shozo Makino, films made audiences laugh alongside narration by benshi performers....

Minoru Shibuya’s Comic Expression: Applying Cyn...

The history of comedy in Japanese cinema reaches back to the silent era. From the earliest motion pictures by Shozo Makino, films made audiences laugh alongside narration by benshi performers....

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying Characterization and Structure to Video Production

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying C...

The Japanese film industry of the 1950s truly deserved to be called a golden age. Along with postwar reconstruction, cinema flourished, and studios competed to release masterpieces. Shochiku stood at...

Reassessing Director Minoru Shibuya: Applying C...

The Japanese film industry of the 1950s truly deserved to be called a golden age. Along with postwar reconstruction, cinema flourished, and studios competed to release masterpieces. Shochiku stood at...

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Japan: The Humor and Pathos of “Doctor’s Day Off”

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Ja...

<p>After World War II, Japanese people rebuilding from the ruins sought a brief escape in cinemas. Director Minoru Shibuya (1907–1980) continually offered them laughter and warmth. One of Shochiku’s leading...

Shochiku Satirist Minoru Shibuya and Postwar Ja...

<p>After World War II, Japanese people rebuilding from the ruins sought a brief escape in cinemas. Director Minoru Shibuya (1907–1980) continually offered them laughter and warmth. One of Shochiku’s leading...

Junya Sato's Cinematic World: Applying Blockbuster Planning to Video Production

Junya Sato's Cinematic World: Applying Blockbus...

Director Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as “Mr. Blockbuster,” was sometimes regarded as a superficial entertainer because of his spectacular large-scale films.

Junya Sato's Cinematic World: Applying Blockbus...

Director Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as “Mr. Blockbuster,” was sometimes regarded as a superficial entertainer because of his spectacular large-scale films.

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying Social Awareness and Structure to Video Production

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying...

The film career of Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as 'Mr. Epic,' possesses a depth that cannot be captured by the image of his glamorous large-scale productions alone.

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying...

The film career of Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as 'Mr. Epic,' possesses a depth that cannot be captured by the image of his glamorous large-scale productions alone.