Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most renowned film directors in the world. This week, Wanson explores the "motifs" that appear regularly in his movies.

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● The List of Films:

1. Howl's Moving Castle

2. Spirited Away

3. The Boy and the Heron

Are normal days always boring and tedious? This week, Wanson explores a variety of people's daily lives through movies form Taiwan, Japan, and the USA.

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● The List of Films:

1. GAGA (哈勇家)

2. Perfect Days

3. Soul

Having started to write/talk about films since his junior high school, Wanson shares his cinematic journey, including how he completed his first interview with filmmakers from abroad at the age of 17. Plus, Wanson gives a shoutout to a listener from Bangladesh who sent in his lovely email.

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This week, Wanson shares his favourite films discussing the concept of time. The time is ticking, tune in now!

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● The List of Films:

1. My Missing Valentine (消失的情人節)

2. Tenet

3. Supereroi (2021)

4. Yesterday

On this week's show, Wanson explores the value and the power of music through some singing-related films. Sing it out loud!

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● The List of Films:

1. Listen Before You Sing (聽見歌 再唱)

2. Singin' in the Rain

3. Rocketman

4. Sing Street

Our usual guest Allen is moving to the Netherlands to study there! In his final episode, he shares the movies that changed him and made him who he is. He also talks about the turning points when he started to view cinema differently.

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● The List of Films:

1. Bolt

2. The Shawshank Redemption

3. Still Life

The ghost month just started in Taiwan! On this week's Cinematic Motif, Wanson and Allen share some (perhaps spooky) films to watch.

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● The List of Films:

1. Marry My Dead Body (關於我和鬼變成家人的那件事)

2. Coco

3. Onward

Do you know that Father's Day in Taiwan is on 8 August? This week, Wanson and Allen guide you through some films discussing different aspects of fathers. Happy Father's Day! 

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● The List of Films:

1. Billy Elliot

2. Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back

3. Scrapper (怪胎女孩)

Paris 2024 Olympics commences today! This week, Wanson brings you through some films related to the Olympics and sports. 

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● The List of Films:

1. Jump! Boys (翻滾吧！男孩)

2. Jump! Men (翻滾吧！男人)

3. Mario (2018)

4. 42

How does it feel to be working in cinemas? On this week's Cinematic Motif, Wanson is joined by university student Yushi, who once worked in a major movie theatre in Taiwan, to discuss the pros and cons of working there. Tune in to find out more!

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