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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Jun 1

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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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 ...

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Apr 11

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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Interview with Natascha Hopkins

YouTube video by Sean Barry

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Mar 18

Four Favorite Films of 2024:

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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Mar 17

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Mar 17

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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Feb 28

"She was surely around you."

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

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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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Feb 18

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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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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Jan 22

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.

Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 26

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

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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...

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 25

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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 16

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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Davis Madole @titangoji.bsky.social · Dec 11

🚨NEW VIDEO🚨
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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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 10

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

Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 9

"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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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

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Dec 8

Happy Birthday!

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Davis Madole @titangoji.bsky.social · Nov 27

By the gods... TITANIOUS Book One is now 22% off!?

Indeed! This holiday season, bear witness to the first chapter of a new legend that readers have called "a triumph" for a discounted price!

Stay warm, save a couple bucks, and feel the flaming fury of the mighty TITANIOUS! 🔥🔥🔥

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Sean Barry @mrbarry97.bsky.social · Nov 17

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.