Jappers and Janglers
12 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Millennium Actress: Satoshi Kon's Forgotten Time-Blending Masterpiece · Chase Padusniak argues Satoshi Kon's 2001 film Millennium Actress deserves recognition despite its obscurity.
- Author Reflects on Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing' and Crypto Views · A white suburban author reviews Spike Lee's film and critiques his past crypto promotion.
- Perfect Blue's Cult Status and Nostalgic Reevaluation · The 1997 film 'Perfect Blue' gained cult status through internet culture and nostalgic reevaluation.
- Documentary 'American Movie' Finds Beauty in Filmmaker's Failure · Chase Padusniak argues the documentary 'American Movie' reveals unexpected beauty in the failed ambitions of its subjects.
- Review: Maddie's Secret Balances Camp Comedy with Serious Eating Disorder Themes · Film critic reviews the 2025 movie Maddie's Secret, noting its camp tone and handling of bulimia.
- Scorsese's 'The King of Comedy' Predicts Modern Fame Obsession · An essay analyzes how Scorsese's 1982 film 'The King of Comedy' foreshadows modern influencer culture and parasocial relationships.
- John Cassavetes' Love Streams Rejects Entertainment for Realism · John Cassavetes' Love Streams prioritizes raw human connection over traditional entertainment value.
- Review of Akira Kurosawa's 1948 Film Drunken Angel · Chase Padusniak reviews Akira Kurosawa's 1948 film Drunken Angel as a testament to human creativity in tragedy.
- Film Critic Defends 'Thunderball' Despite Bloat and Assault Scenes · A film reviewer argues that 'Thunderball' succeeds as pulp entertainment despite its flaws and unrealistic plot elements.
- Review of 'A Soldier's Prayer': A Soul-Crushing Entry in The Human Condition Trilogy · The reviewer praises Akira Kurosawa's film for its unflinching depiction of war's grim reality and complex human psychology.
- Film Analysis: Kobayashi's 'The Human Condition' Explores War's Dehumanization · A film review of Masaki Kobayashi's 'Road to Eternity' examines how the military erases individual humanity.
- Paul Rudd Reviews 1999 Film 200 Cigarettes as Dreck · Paul Rudd argues the 1999 film 200 Cigarettes is forgettable dreck despite its famous cast.