
GOZEN is a jidageki (period piece) dramas. The word “gozen” refers to a feudal game held in the presence of a Daimyo, described as a match “one must not lose”.
The new biopic 'Elvis' highlights the beginning and end of the career of this rock and roll legend. The audience is taken on this journey knowing the tragic ending but not so much about what led him there. A large topic of discussion is the influences on Elvis that made him who he was as a singer, musician, and performer, which were blues, gospel, and country. Many of the songs that rose him to fame were songs by Black artists he heard growing up in primarily Black settings.
The film illustrates the life of a single who struggles to provide an ideal childhood for her two daughters.
The tale of two friends spans three films and gives wonderful representation for young girls everywhere.
2026 ranks highest in Oscars history for its representation of minorities in all categories, and that’s definitely something to be celebrated.