Sean Barry

Interview with Masayuki Suo and Tamiyo Kusakari About the film “Shall We Dance?,” ballroom dancing, self-expression, and more Interview with Masayuki Suo and Tamiyo Kusakari: The Idea Is to Find Something New in Your Life, Confront it, and Take on ...

For my latest interview at Asian Movie Pulse, I interviewed filmmaker Masayuki Suo and actress/dancer Tamiyo Kusakari to discuss "Shall We Dance?" in conjunction with the film's new 4K restoration and theatrical re-release by @filmmovement.bsky.social.

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YouTube video by Sean Barry Interview with Natascha Hopkins

The announcement that the Oscars will have a “Best Stunt Design” category starting in 2027 is pretty awesome news. Not too long ago, I interviewed stunt performer Natascha Hopkins, who detailed her experiences doing stunt work and the trials stunt performers go through.

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Four Favorite Films of 2024:

1. Nickel Boys
2. Flow
3. Anora
4. Nosferatu

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Marc Marriott’s film “Tokyo Cowboy” is now available to stream on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play.

Film Review: A Girl Named Ann (2024) by Yu Irie "She was surely around you." Film Review: A Girl Named Ann (2024) by Yu Irie

"She was surely around you."

My review of Yu Irie's film "A Girl Named Ann."

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Film Analysis: Bushido (2024) by Kazuya Shiraishi A quiet, sustainable life turns into a quest for honor and revenge. Film Analysis: Bushido (2024) by Kazuya Shiraishi

Kazuya Shiraishi’s film “Bushido” was recently screened at the 31st Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas. Not too long ago, I wrote a review for this wonderful film.

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Regarding Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, the moment they recreated the original's iconic climatic shadow scene, in which Count Orlok creeps through Ellen's home in a reimagined, haunting way, was a chilling recent moviegoing memory that will stay with me.

A ★★★★★ review of Nosferatu (2024) Egger's has done it again. The new generation Dracula adaptation (albeit an unofficial one) that I've been craving. Nosferatu, both F. W. Murnau’s German expressionist nightmare and Werner Herzog’s na...

My thoughts on Robert Egger’s latest cinematic outing, @NosferatuFilm #Nosferatu

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Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🏻 #christmas #photo #photography

2024 has been quite a year for Yuumi Kawai, who starred in “A Girl Named Ann” and “Look Back,” giving two very different but equally commendable performances.

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A franchise about giant transforming robots is bound to have some appeal throughout its 40-year history– but overtime, Transformers has garnered great attention from an audience on the autism spectrum. Why would this be the case? Let's roll and find out!

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Between Paris, Texas and Perfect Days, Wim Wenders is quickly becoming one of my favorite filmmakers.

Film Analysis: Samurai Assassin (1965) by Kihachi Okamoto "I've long waited for this chance to gain renown, here at the Sakurada Gates!" Film Analysis: Samurai Assassin (1965) by Kihachi Okamoto

"I've long waited for this chance to gain renown, here at the Sakurada Gates!"

My analysis of Kihachi Okamoto’s film “Samurai Assassin.”

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Gerald Kargl's Angst is one of the most frightening films I've ever seen. It takes viewers into the horrifying perspective of a deranged psychopath, catapulted by mesmerizing cinematography, an eerie music score by Klaus Schulze, and a chilling performance from Erwin Leder.

A ★★★★★ review of Shaun of the Dead (2004) Hilarious and surprisingly heartwarming, “Shaun of the Dead” may just be the quintessential zombie film next to the original Dawn of the Dead.

Shaun of the Dead (2004); dir. Edgar Wright

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A ★★★★★ review of Funny Games (1997) Those games most certainly weren’t funny. 😳😭

Funny Games (1997); dir. Michael Haneke

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A ★★ review of Hush (2016) It's yet another Mike Flanagan film that left me cold. “Hush” starts out promising but quickly devolves into a generic home invasion thriller that ends up being more tedious than scary. As of now, I c...

Hush (2016); dir. Mike Flanagan

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A ★★★★½ review of The Descent (2005) Well, that was depressing…and claustrophobic.

The Descent (2005); dir. Neil Marshall

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A ★★ review of The Neon Demon (2016) It's well shot, and the music is nice, but it's far too heavy-handed with its message. The film devolves into a color-coded mess that becomes more frustrating the longer it sinks in.

The Neon Demon (2016); dir. Nicolas Winding Refn

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A ★★★★½ review of Lake Mungo (2008) It's a slow burn, to be sure, but a very well-done pseudo-documentary that tackles being haunted by trauma and seeking closure following a tragic event. The big scare towards the end of the film got m...

Lake Mungo (2008); dir. Joel Anderson

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A ★★★½ review of Occult (2009) “Occult” doesn't quite reach the quality of Koji Shiraishi’s previous found-footage film, “Noroi: The Curse,” but there's still just enough creepiness and intrigue to be found here to make for a decen...

Occult (2009); dir. Koji Shiraishi

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A ★★★★★ review of The Unknown (1927) Tod Browning and Lon Chaney are a match made in heaven.

The Unknown (1927); dir. Tod Browning

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A ★★★★ review of I Married a Witch (1942) It is a fun, charming film, especially elevated by Fredric March and Veronica Lake, who are both outstanding here.

I Married a Witch (1942); dir. Rene Clair

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A ★½ review of Fiend Without a Face (1958) Beyond some fun special effects, “Fiend Without a Face” offers little to nothing.

Fiend Without a Face (1958); dir. Arthur Crabtree

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A ★ review of The Last House on the Left (1972) Ugh. I like Wes Craven and love a good low-budget horror film, but “The Last House on the Left” is shallow exploitation trash. If it's not unbearable with its obnoxious music score and irritating tona...

The Last House on the Left (1972); dir. Wes Craven

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A ★★★★ review of Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970) This is a surreal, uncomfortable, and creepy horror coming-of-age story about girlhood terrorized by forces of sinful evil. It is well-made and well-acted, though definitely not for everyone.

Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970); dir. Jaromil Jires

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A ★★★★★ review of Angst (1983) “Angst” is one of the most disturbing films ever made and is hard to watch. Yet, rather than function as cheap shock exploitation, it takes viewers on a chilling, shockingly compelling deep dive into ...

Angst (1983); dir. Gerald Kargl

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