Him being unable to explain why he dislikes that Batman movie isn't shocking to me. His entire framework is based on rankings and ratings, so naturally, when it comes time to explain his thoughts, he blanks.
I have a lot of respect for politics writers, but I find talking to them about cinema to be exhausting and unpleasant.
they approach new films like new nonfiction books, based on the assumption that they are direct responses to ongoing discourse. I don’t agree.
Finally someone asked Rumiko Takahashi directly if she was pissed at Oshii over Beautiful Dreamer. She emphatically denies it, and says she wishes the rumor would die, in case it’s hurtful to Oshii.
Internet gossip is a problem in every country I guess.