From Fade in to Fade Out, join Owen as he analyzes on a daily basis new releases and culture classics from every corner of the globe.
- Rhapsody Rabbit, 1946Watched on Thursday April 28, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 28, 2022 - 8:12 pm
- Bubble, 2022Watched on Thursday April 28, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 28, 2022 - 4:54 pm
- The Pawnbroker, 1964Watched on Tuesday April 26, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 27, 2022 - 3:01 am
- dreamlあnd 2A disgrace to the original.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 26, 2022 - 11:16 pm
- Cockroach Calisthenics, 2017They do be vibin.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 26, 2022 - 3:10 pm
- Executive Koala, 2005Essential viewing for any aspiring koalas.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 26, 2022 - 4:12 am
- Nightcrawler, 2014Watched on Sunday April 24, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 25, 2022 - 4:53 am
- My Favorite MoviesKino Stand by Me The Great Escape The Lighthouse High and Low One Night in Miami... 1917 The Two Popes The King The Kill Team You Were Never Really Here ...plus 124 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 25, 2022 - 3:34 am
- Happy Wheels: The Series, 2016 - ★★★★★I sent an email to Letterboxd requesting that this be added under their miniseries exception, so it won’t be like every other shitty meme thing that gets taken off the site within a day.My entire internet personality now revolves around Happy Wheels: The Series. This is my Joker.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 25, 2022 - 12:01 am
- Forest of Blades, 2022Watched on Sunday April 24, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 24, 2022 - 6:21 pm
- One, 2007Michal Levy is an absolute chad. Someone should add the rest of his shorts to Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 24, 2022 - 5:56 pm
- Clueless, 1995This movie may be a satire of 90s Los Angeles, but modern-day Los Angeles is a satire of this movie.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 24, 2022 - 4:02 am
- The Skin I Live In, 2011Watched on Friday April 22, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 23, 2022 - 4:34 am
- His and Her Circumstances, 1998Watched on Friday April 22, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 22, 2022 - 8:06 pm
- Fuck Cinema, 2004Watched on Thursday April 21, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 22, 2022 - 5:54 am
- Tokyo Blood, 1993Watched on Thursday April 21, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 22, 2022 - 2:45 am
- The Mystery of the Rabbit's Death, 2011Watched on Thursday April 21, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 22, 2022 - 12:26 am
- Zonmi-chan: Halloween☆Special Movie!, 2015Watched on Thursday April 21, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 22, 2022 - 12:25 am
- Hard to Be a God, 2013I thought this would be relatable from the title, but nope! It's just a guy rolling around in mud for three hours.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 21, 2022 - 10:45 pm
- 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed, 2014Despite its constant experimental use of depth perception, frustratingly rough outlines, and occasional stylistic swaps, it's still an extremely easy watch while containing some of the most impressive animation splendor I've ever seen. Meanwhile, the recent Jujutsu Kaisen film completely shits itself into an unwatchable mess whenever the fights reach their climax. There has to be a balance between visual spectacle and followable action! Maeda's work in general is superb and I hope more animators can take a page from his book.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 21, 2022 - 3:39 pm
- Fires on the Plain, 2014Watched on Wednesday April 20, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 21, 2022 - 4:31 am
- Best Film for Every RuntimeUp to three hours. Good Morning Giant Steps Sisyphus The Alphabet Thunder DAICON IV Opening Animation Calm Begone Dull Care 20min Walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station, 2 Bedrooms, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 2mos Deposit, No Pets Allowed Kanón ...plus 170 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 21, 2022 - 2:48 am
- Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade, 1999Disappointingly conventional in comparison to the first two Kerberos films. After a stylish novelle vague inspired neo-noir cyberpunk action-comedy and a serene roadtrip film about daily life & order, it’s a bit underwhelming to see what’s simply a regular political thriller. Still great stuff, though. Adds a lot of interesting lore to the world and kept me hooked throughout. If you’ve watched and enjoyed this, please check out The Red Spectacles and Stray Dog! They’re far weirder as well as significantly better in my opinion!Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 19, 2022 - 11:26 pm
- Eu Fico Loko, 2017If they ever found out that I was a fifteen-year-old kiss virgin, I’d be the loser of the entire school.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 19, 2022 - 8:47 pm
- An Elephant Sitting Still, 2018Watched on Tuesday April 19, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 19, 2022 - 9:19 am
- Kino, 2011This was, indeed, Kino (2011).Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 18, 2022 - 6:37 am
- Urusei Yatsura: Beautiful Dreamer, 1984mastapieceSource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 18, 2022 - 6:10 am
- Urusei Yatsura: Only You, 1983Watched on Sunday April 17, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 18, 2022 - 4:43 am
- Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops, 1991The world endsNot with a bangNot with a whimperBut with a vacationSource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 18, 2022 - 1:11 am
- Nowhere Girl, 2015HELL YEAH BABY VULGAR AUTEURISM HOLY SHIT OH GOD OH FUCK THE KINO IT’S PULSATING THROUGH MY VEINS I LOVE CINEMA I LOVE JAPAN I LOVE YOU OSHII PLEASE MARRY MEEEEEEEEEEEEESource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 17, 2022 - 10:59 pm
- The Evil Faerie, 1966Watched on Sunday April 17, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 17, 2022 - 9:57 pm
- Nutter in the Night, 2022The day is saved!Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 17, 2022 - 3:49 pm
- Colour Poems, 1974Watched on Saturday April 16, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 16, 2022 - 10:58 pm
- Pig, 2021Watched on Saturday April 16, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 16, 2022 - 8:55 pm
- About Time, 2013Watched on Saturday April 16, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 16, 2022 - 8:55 pm
- Batman Returns, 1992Watched on Saturday April 16, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 16, 2022 - 8:54 pm
- Terkel in Trouble, 2004Watched on Saturday April 16, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 11:21 pm
- Kyousougiga, 2013Y'know that thing Disney has been doing for the last decade by making overtly sentimental family dramas centered around supernatural allegories? This is basically a much better version of that.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 9:55 pm
- A Dog's Will, 1999Holy fucking shit. The theatrical cut may have been a solid film filled with various humorous gags and cultural references aplenty, but this version completely blows it out of the water. The added hour and ten minutes turns an already enjoyable production into a bona-fide masterpiece. Every new joke is knee-slappingly hilarious and the extra setups allow old ones to reach their full potential. The additional character development is nothing short of phenomenal, and the depth of the socio-economic commentary found here is unparalleled. An utter revelation for cinema and the greatest piece of art ever created.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 6:22 pm
- BadFuck you Hamlet Mystic River Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl Spider-Man: No Way HomeSource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 6:00 pm
- The Fountain, 2007Watched on Friday April 15, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 3:19 pm
- Life Is But a Dream, 2022Watched on Friday April 15, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 3:07 pm
- Trash of Criterion Film Club RankedComment here to join! Chasing Amy Tiny FurnitureSource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 11:45 am
- GoodI like these Rashomon 8½ Weekend 2001: A Space Odyssey The Cremator Pastoral: To Die in the Country Hedgehog in the Fog Eraserhead Stalker The Angel ...plus 26 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 15, 2022 - 7:29 am
- Speed Crazy, 1959Don’t crowd me, Joe.What a masterpiece.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 10:33 pm
- Nutter in the Night, 2022The Morbius of cinema.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 10:15 pm
- Who Flung Poo, 2004Me. I did.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 9:33 pm
- Tiny Furniture, 2010This did not work for me whatsoever. I absolutely adore slice-of-life cinema and this is by no means an incompetent piece, but its characters are way too irritating to put up with. Even if this is the point, all it's really saying is "millennials bad." Not nuanced to work as a character/culture study nor is it charming enough to match the meditative mundanity of other works in the genre. Sorry!Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 8:27 pm
- Death, 2008Watched on Thursday April 14, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 7:23 pm
- Nazi Sharks, 2015Watched on Thursday April 14, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 5:07 pm
- Must-Sees"Must-see" is a term that has been overused to death for the longest time. When you call something a "must-see,' you're labeling it as a true standout work in the entire scope of the medium. A work which cannot be missed no matter what kind of cinephile you are. While a term like "masterpiece" can be thrown around easily due to how many films there are which demonstrate a mastery in one aspect or another, some of these movies lack accessibility or the ability to open others up to the wonders of the categories they represent. Is April Story a masterpiece? Hell yeah, but it's hard to imagine someone who isn't already into slice-of-life getting all too much out of it. The Birth of a Nation is a pivotal moment in cinema history for so many reasons, but its abhorrent racism makes it difficult for most to return to. The Monogatari series is one of the most innovative projects of the 21st century thus far and quite possibly the entire scope of art as a whole, but it contains countless barriers to entry including deconstructions of anime-specific elements which will only be appreciated by a niche audience. Pastoral: To Die in the Country is nothing short of phenomenal, yet Terayama's earlier Throw Away Your Books, Rally in the Streets is a far more revolutionary and clear-cut demonstration of his style. This is a short list of the works I consider to be most important due to how well they represent their genre/era or the sheer influence they had. Don't expect anything with a large majority of its impact being cultural (i.e. Star Wars). Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages The (non-racist) start of Hollywood. An instantly recognizable epic and the perfect D.W. Griffith work for newcomers. The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari The birth of horror. Its aesthetic remains immensely unique and untouched. A powerful work of German expressionism with outstanding classical set design. Battleship Potemkin An important insight into the rise of communism as well as an intriguing piece of propaganda filmmaking. Timeless in its technical merits. The General The perfect silent slapstick comedy. Sure, Modern Times could've easily taken its place, but I prefer this one. Metropolis The most important science fiction film ever made. Worth studying inside and out. The Passion of Joan of Arc A historical biopic notable for its use of a real-life transcript and claustrophobic cinematography. Man with a Movie Camera The use of documentary filmmaking to construct a sprawling, impactful narrative. A modern alternative would be Koyaanisqatsi. Un Chien Andalou Luis Buñuel's debut and the most important short film ever made. A masterpiece of avant-garde cinema. The Wizard of Oz Pure technicolor bliss. The film that essentially defines cinema in the 1930s. Fantasia The perfect demonstration of visuals created for music. Also displays the capabilities of western animation better than any other film. ...plus 47 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 2:56 pm
- Eye Myth, 1977Someone posted it yet again as a gif on Discord so now I feel the need to log it as rewatched. I hate myself.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 1:11 pm
- Hedgehog in the Fog, 1975Watched on Thursday April 14, 2022.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 9:28 am
- Free Time, 2019 - ½FUCK YOUAWFUL MOVIEFAKE CINEMASource: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: April 14, 2022 - 6:49 am
- My CollectionNothing too impressive so far, but it's slowly growing.Not mentioned:It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Seasons 1-3 DVDMr. Robot Season 1 DVD Godzilla Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Godzilla Raids Again Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set King Kong vs. Godzilla Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Mothra vs. Godzilla Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Invasion of Astro-Monster Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Son of Godzilla Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set Destroy All Monsters Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set All Monsters Attack Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Criterion Set ...plus 116 more. View the full list on Letterboxd.Source: Letterboxd - Owen Shapiro | Published: July 10, 2021 - 12:18 am