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TOKYO COWBOY: More Than A Japanese City Slickers
TOKYO COWBOY: More Than A Japanese City Slickers

Tokyo Cowboy is a bit shaggy in places, but we stick around for the character moments because they feel mostly benevolent and genuine.

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: Clash of Cultures in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Latest
TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: Clash of Cultures in Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Latest

Regardless of its narrative, Kurosawa’s focus on Yoko — and Maeda’s marvelous performance — keep the movie afloat.