The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Robert Ewing 5 February 2026

While creative writers’ block and analytical writers’ block are not identical, they are certainly fraternal. There is a universal struggle...

Robert Ewing 4 February 2026

Scams are rife and prey on the vulnerabilities of society and individuals. Whole TV shows are dedicated to preventing them,...

Robert Ewing 4 February 2026

Are you happy? The final song of Bo Burnham’s Netflix special lingers with me to this day. Burnham reflects on...

Paul 19 December 2025

The UK’s largest annual celebration of Japanese cinema, The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, has revealed its 2026 line up,...

Robert Ewing 4 March 2025

Coping with grief is a universal experience, yet each person navigates it in their own way. While there is no...

Robert Ewing 10 February 2025

Bolts of electricity are often linked to time travel, as famously demonstrated in 1984 Los Angeles. In a dark, dingy...

Robert Ewing 9 February 2025

Everyone can attest that at least once a day, we yearn for hope—whether it’s for the suffering of our workday...

Robert Ewing 9 February 2025

As a writer, laying the groundwork for a review's introduction is an uphill battle. I contemplate my approach: should I...

Paul 20 December 2024

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme has announced it's 2025 line up. The UK’s biggest festival of Japanese cinema, have...

Robert Ewing 27 February 2024

I have a love of cinema but in particular, I am in love with the theatrical experience. Having a favourite...

Robert Ewing 27 February 2024

The eternal grind of our day-to-day job can be draining. Days can blur together and at times free time can...

Robert Ewing 5 February 2024

Should someone go to jail for the misuse of a program they developed? Winny poses this question, based on the...