Crumbling Crucible

Despite being renowned for his psychological tricks, Satoshi Kon also is famous for his portrayal of women. While in Perfect Blue we are shown the dark side of idol industry which Menma is forced to comply to the pressure, Millenium Actress completes the puzzle by giving us an example of how simple things can turn a shy and timid girl into a great actress who exerts her own aura and persona, retaining her personality. Millenium Actress takes us to experience the full power of Satoshi Kon's forte through space and time.

Perfect Blue is the first film that Satoshi Kon had directed. Even in his earliest attempt, Kon had displayed his prowess in distorting the reality. This is one of the most gripping psychological thriller animations I've ever seen. What exactly makes this film became inspiration for other films such as Black Swan?

Bizarre and surreal imagery greeted me upon watching the first scene of Paprika, a movie that intrigued me for its themes: collective and lucid dream. It had been one hell of a ride to watch this movie from start to finish, and it was trippy as hell to see all of blurred reality, thanks to the power of Satoshi Kon.