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ANN ran an early review for Hosoda-sensei’s “Scarlet” screening at TIFF. It wasn’t very positive. I think that Sony should expect to see decent returns for Reze Arc, and temper their expectations for Scarlet. TBH, I’m questioning their decision to takeover Hosoda’s financing and distribution. He’s not made a cohesive movie since Wolf Children. Mandem needs a co-writer. Same goes for Shinkai-sensei. He hasn’t made anything remotely as good as Your Name. He also needs a strong co-writer. I wish anime auteurs would give accomplished screenwriters their due. It’s rare that you see an animation director take on sole writer/director duties and stick the landing so to speak. 🤷♂️
ANN ran an early review for Hosoda-sensei’s “Scarlet” screening at TIFF. It wasn’t very positive. I think that Sony should expect to see decent returns for Reze Arc, and temper their expectations for Scarlet. TBH, I’m questioning their decision to takeover Hosoda’s financing and distribution. He’s not made a cohesive movie since Wolf Children. Mandem needs a co-writer. Same goes for Shinkai-sensei. He hasn’t made anything remotely as good as Your Name. He also needs a strong co-writer. I wish anime auteurs would give accomplished screenwriters their due. It’s rare that you see an animation director take on sole writer/director duties and stick the landing so to speak. 🤷♂️