05 It was exhausting in a good way. I was overwhelmed by the images, music, and story.
PROFILE
'TheSupreme store clerk monikerHe is a member of the comedy duo "Omutants," which is suddenly attracting a lot of attention in Japan. He enrolled in a university majoring in film and produced his own films while still in school. He is also one of the most movie-loving comedians at Yoshimoto Kogyo, watching at least 300 movies a year. He also has his own YouTube channel, "O Mutants ch.He is uploading videos daily at
A24 has produced a number of masterpieces.
Of course, I like the challenging "0 or 100" feeling, and it seems to stick with those who are into it. The same is true of "WAVES," which gives the impression that you are competing with the best. I am a comedian myself, so I do what I do with the hope that it will resonate with a certain demographic. The Supreme store clerk impersonation is just like that (laughs). (Laughs.) When I did it, I just said I liked it, and it was surprisingly well-received.
You have been looking forward to seeing the film for a long time.
I felt a tremendous energy from the story, which also reflects Director Schulz's real-life experiences. I feel that such films are filled with invisible power, and "The Session" directed by Damian Chazelle is another example. It was an exhausting film in a good way, and the tempo of the film was good.
Yes, that is true.
At first, when I heard that it was a "playlist movie," I thought it would be a musical. However, the lyrics and melodies were well blended to complement the story. The images and music were in perfect balance.
How was it from a visual point of view?
As the story progresses, the aspect ratio of the screen shrinks rapidly. This is linked to the characters' urgent emotions, and I thought it was a very clever detail of the film's direction. I thought it was a new sensation, not only in the "playlist movie" aspect, but also in the variety of camera work. It had a sense of presence that was different from that of 4DX or 3D, and the images were like living creatures. So I felt immersed in the film without having time to calm down. I felt as if I was the older brother between Tyler and his father. When Tyler gets into trouble, I couldn't help but say, "Oh my God, that's not real..." (laughs).
The storyline is very interesting and draws the audience in.
Yes, Tyler and I are complete opposites, but for some reason I find myself emotionally involved with him. Tyler is blond, athletic, has a cute girlfriend, and is what you would call a "Parisian. He is in a different world from me, who belonged to a group that was not so cool. I felt that even such an elite person must be suffering.
Director Schulz is very skillful in portraying the psychology of the details of the film.
It really is. He is a high-spirited kid at school, but when he goes home, he has an overwhelmingly dominant father figure. He respects his father, but I could feel the danger of his adolescent self about to go out of control. I was impressed by the director's ability to manipulate this kind of atmosphere.
No. 1
America
The Shoes
The music alternately waves in your head with the freedom and danger of teens. Everything about them is either in the groove or out of the groove. It's scary (laughs).
No.2
LVL
Asap Rocky.
I like the eeriness of Tyler being sucked in, like an MRI squealing. It's like the hole that everyone hates.
No.03
I Am A God
Kanye West.
Tyler pushes his father away and knows the power. I felt something similar to Kylo=Ren in Star Wars Episode 7. The song has uncontrollable strength and charm.
No.04
True Love Waits
Radiohead
It's not perfect, but it's a broken thing that slowly regains its shape. It may be a faint hope, but it is an indispensable thing for people.
