I first became aware of Sogo Ishii's The Crazy Family when it got a UK release around 1985. Most western critics found it wearisome and baffling, and I didn't go. Five years later, a Japanese friend showed it to me—he'd already won my confidence by introducing me to Miyazaki's films, still largely unknown in the West at that time. Neither Miyazaki's Totoro nor Ishii's Crazy Family had subtitles, so my friend served as amateur benshi translator, offering some English language help approximately once every ten minutes. Now I've finally seen both with subtitles, I can't say being unable to follow the dialogue greatly hurt either film, since what they really speak is the language of cinema.
But Ishii, inspired by the punk rock ethos, is a very different creature than Miyazaki: his jet-black satire perhaps depends on an awareness of Japanese culture, hence his success at home and puzzled reactions abroad,...
But Ishii, inspired by the punk rock ethos, is a very different creature than Miyazaki: his jet-black satire perhaps depends on an awareness of Japanese culture, hence his success at home and puzzled reactions abroad,...
- 11/17/2011
- MUBI
Similar News
Alfred Molina Fights Tears Saying ‘I Did Disappoint My Dad’ by Being an Actor and Rejecting Higher-Paying Job: ‘He Stared at Me Like He Didn’t Recognize Me’
- 5/1/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
The Last Stop in Yuma County Review
- 5/1/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Alfred Molina Talks about His Return as Doc Ock in ‘No Way Home’: “No One Was More Surprised than Me”
- 5/1/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Review: Phil Karlson’s The Scarface Mob, Starring Robert Stack, on Arrow Video Blu-ray
- 4/12/2024
- by Derek Smith
- Slant Magazine
Review: Don Siegel’s The Shootist, Starring John Wayne, on Arrow Video Blu-ray
- 4/11/2024
- by Clayton Dillard
- Slant Magazine
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers out now on 4K Uhd!
- 4/3/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
The 10 Best Doppelganger Films, from ‘Dead Ringers’ to ‘Vertigo’
- 4/19/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
‘The First Omen’ Star Nell Tiger Free on Her Showstopping Scene That Made Crew Walk Off Set
- 4/2/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The First Omen’ Star Nell Tiger Free Pays Tribute to 1981’s ‘Possession’ Through Physical Horror [Interview]
- 4/2/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Jude Law, Jason Bateman Netflix Limited Series ‘Black Rabbit’ Adds Nearly a Dozen to Cast
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Box Office Preview: ‘The Fall Guy’ Eyes $30 Million-Plus Debut as Summer Movie Season Revs Up
- 4/30/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety - Film News
Jerry Seinfeld Almost Offered Daniel Day-Lewis a Role in His Pop Tart Comedy ‘Unfrosted’
- 5/1/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sandra Lee Is Back on TV — and Still Concerned About Your Grocery Bill
- 5/1/2024
- by Mikey O'Connell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel to Star in ‘Better Sister’ Series Adaptation at Amazon
- 5/1/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
Carla Gugino to Play ‘Gone With the Wind’ Star Vivien Leigh in Biopic ‘The Florist’ (Exclusive)
- 4/30/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety - Film News
Dev Patel, Jason Momoa, Olivia Rodrigo Top Gold House’s 2024 A100 List
- 5/1/2024
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nicki Nicole Says Rap Music Helped Her Get Out of Her Shell
- 4/29/2024
- by Brenda Barrientos
- Popsugar.com
Revisiting Jennifer Lopez’s 2011 Album “Love?” and What It Signifies Today
- 4/29/2024
- by Kimmy Dole
- Popsugar.com
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers for Defamation
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Will Celebrate Performance Capture in Blu-ray Release
- 5/1/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Confirms He’s In The Process Of Writing Another ‘Mad Max’ Prequel
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
‘Ahsoka’ Star Ivanna Sakhno Joins ’M3GAN 2.0’ Alongside Allison Williams
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
Box Office Preview: ‘The Fall Guy’ Eyes $30 Million-Plus Debut as Summer Movie Season Revs Up
- 4/30/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety - Film News
‘Show-Chasers’ Are the Latest Headache Streamers Have to Deal with — Study
- 5/1/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Dan Schneider Sues ‘Quiet on Set’ Producers for Defamation
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Will Celebrate Performance Capture in Blu-ray Release
- 5/1/2024
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
‘Fury Road’: George Miller Confirms He’s In The Process Of Writing Another ‘Mad Max’ Prequel
- 5/1/2024
- by Caillou Pettis
- The Playlist
Jude Law, Jason Bateman Netflix Limited Series ‘Black Rabbit’ Adds Nearly a Dozen to Cast
- 4/30/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety - TV News
‘Emily in Paris’ Moves Season 4 Shoot to Italy, Goes on ‘Roman Holiday’ After Wrapping in France
- 4/30/2024
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety - TV News
Vanessa Lachey Opens Up About NCIS: Hawai’i Cancellation: ‘I Wish We Had a Proper Goodbye, I’m Sorry We Didn’t’
- 5/1/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
‘And Just Like That…’ Season 3: Everything We Know So Far
- 5/1/2024
- TV Insider
Dan Schneider Files Defamation Suit Against Quiet on Set Producers, Says Docuseries Is a ‘Hit Job’
- 5/1/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com