Masaaki Yuasa Interview: ‘Inu-Oh’ filmmaker discusses the draw to the story and utilizing music in animation

Masaaki Yuasa is one of the best directors working in animation today. With his energized and free-spirited approach to directing, with animation that tilts the form on its side and dares others to be as exhilaratingly innovative, he’s seen a…

‘Inu-Oh’ review: Masaaki Yuasa delivers a dizzying, animated, rock-opera

With infectious animation and visual vibrancy, Masaaki Yuasa once again proves himself a master of his craft in Inu-Oh. Based on the novel Tales of the Heike: INU-OH by Hideo Furukawa, Yuasa casts his kinetic, relentless vision on 14th century…

6 of the most exciting films playing at this year’s Fantasia Festival

Running from July 14 until August 3, the Fantasia Festival has, over the years, become one of the more celebrated film festivals for its commitment to genre-bending features and a dedication to highlighting stories and filmmakers who may often exist…