Kusa-meikyu (Grass Labyrinth)

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Audience Member Unfolds slowly even at 40 minutes but contains many arresting visuals. The resolution was something of a letdown following a collection of very bizarre dream sequences. Interesting to discover Shuji Terayama also directed a short film called <i>Emperor Tomato Ketchup</i>, which was lifted by the European electropop band Stereolab for their most critically acclaimed album in 1996. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member This is one hell of a visually incredible short from Terayama. The use of color, scenery, and surreal imagery makes it hypnotically beautiful and ethereal. The plot, as well, aids in that sort of dreamlike, floating feel as a young man searches for the lyrics to a song from his childhood, wandering through his own subconscious. While it stands well on its own, it'd also work brilliantly as a companion piece to Pastoral seeing as there are some similar themes and motifs at work here. Still, overall I think Pastoral is the better film, but had I not seen that one first I'm sure this would have blown my mind. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member This was my first exposure to Shuji Terayama and all I have to say is HOLY SHIT! This film was absolutely incredible. The imagery, the color, this is surrealism! This final shot of this film was perfect. It is already an instant favorite of mine. Loved it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Gorgeous, Terayama is a master of using color. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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