The morality of Ugetsu is built from the premise that, in their pursuits of riches and new social status, Genjuro and Tobei have sacrificed the safety of their wives and families in the middle of a civil war. Genjuro and Tobei should have behaved like the villagers that, successful or not, were fully committed to … Continue reading #309. Ugetsu, Dir. Kenji Mizoguchi
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#307. Naked. Dir., Mike Leigh
A misanthrope in a Leigh film can't ever seem to turn their hatred off. This is undoubtedly the most memorable quality of David Thewlis' performance in Naked as Johnny. There is no respite from his nastiness. Some mistakenly believe they can find a better side of him, whether that be rational or compassionate. For instance, … Continue reading #307. Naked. Dir., Mike Leigh


