Takachiho (Hitoshi Ozawa), a loan officer at the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, leaks information about an unlisted stock deal and is convicted of insider trading. With his arrest, his powerful backers—his vice-minister father-in-law and the Nakai-gumi, who suffered massive losses—begin cutting him loose. Behind bars, Takachiho quietly waits for his chance to escape. His only possible ally is Oshiro (Masahiro Chono), the Nakai-gumi’s young boss—but everything may be part of the organization’s trap. What is Takachiho's true objective? And what fate awaits the man who deceived both the state and the yakuza?
At first glance, Black as Night is a strange title choice for a film about vampirism in post-Katrina New Orleans. However, the title alludes to the world's anti-black and colorist messages.
Lindsay Lohan makes a big film comeback in this amazing holiday comedy of the year.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
A24 keeps producing amazing films and X belongs with all the brilliant titles under its name. And is definitely a must-watch for a film enthusiast!
A sweet slice-of-life anime that visualizes all the ways we creatively hide our vulnerabilities from the world.
