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Sep 15, 2023 · All together, Satoshi Kon's film is abstract, mind-bending, meta-textual, and determinedly postmodern; it’s thrilling, but thoroughly confusing. Yet there is method to its madness, and reading the Paprika novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui explains the slippery details of the interweaving narratives, metamorphic characters, and mesmerising ...
May 2, 2024 · Satoshi Kon was truly a generational talent and responsible for endless hits, any of which would have made his career if they were the only thing that he had done. Kon is arguably best known for his edgy psychological dramas, but his feature films and anime series cover a wide range of material that’s evidence of Kon’s nuanced versatility.
Feb 20, 2024 · Released 15 years ago today in the U.S., Satoshi Kon’s classic Paprika seems to have inspired Inception in several ways. But the greatest visual similarity happens in Paprika’s own hallway...
May 24, 2024 · Creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideki Anno, once famously said that animation needed to look outside Japan for inspiration, and, in many ways, Satoshi Kon was the answer. His influences range from Mobile Suit Gundam to Fyodor Dostoevsky, creating movies steeped in anime culture but also unique.
May 18, 2024 · 'Paranoia Agent' is still Satoshi Kon's most underseen work, but its vision of a community that becomes wracked by a series of crimes is still frighteningly relevant.
May 27, 2024 · Satashi Kon was one of the greatest anime directors of all time, but died tragically young. Here are all his movies, from Perfect Blue to Paprika.
Jul 27, 2023 · Satoshi Kon’s directorial brilliance brings forth a captivating narrative, skillfully balancing humor, drama, and social commentary. The film’s central themes of second chances, found family, and the power of compassion resonate deeply with audiences, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Nov 23, 2023 · Acclaimed Japanese director Satoshi Kon took a break from the usual when he made this 2003 drama-comedy. Instead of showing what happens when reality and fantasy collide – ideas he explored in...
Oct 28, 2023 · With Satoshi Kon's unique art style and directing fully embracing the visual possibilities of the dreamscape and a unique soundtrack by Susumu Hirasawa perfectly suited to the animation, Paprika has deservedly gone down as a classic of feature-length anime films.
Nov 16, 2023 · A video about Tokyo Godfathers, Satoshi Kon’s wonderful and radical third film, and where I’ve been.
