“Terrace House”: The Kinder, Gentler Japanese Alternative to Reality TV
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.

Director Martin offers unprecedented access to the band's creative process, documenting their journey from initial concepts to final recordings in Australia. Experience the tensions, breakthroughs, and quiet moments of inspiration that birthed "No One Was Driving the Car" across Australia, Manila, Bicester, and Grand Rapids.
"Terrace House" improves on the standard reality TV format by affording its cast privacy, freedom, and respect.
In addition to the cast being delightfully diverse this time around, the film was just loosely-plotted and action-packed enough to keep a casual fan like myself entertained. While I do agree that the writing of Cole left much to be desired for an original character thrust into a preconceived universe, none of the characters seemed particularly fleshed out in terms of personality; however, I think that's to be expected when you're watching a film literally inspired by a video game.
“Reboot” can be crass and has much room to improve, but with investments of time and care, could flower out of the seed of a vision.
Passing is a visually stunning portrayal of Larsen's story with an inclusive cast, and the performances of Thompson and Negga are sensational.
What can I say about this Will Ferrell/Julia Louis-Dreyfus-led “dramedy?” Well, the comedy part of Downhill is completely non-existent. And I should have known that the film was a flop when I walked into an empty theater at a prime time on a Friday night.