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What does "mono no aware" mean?

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Jeffrey Overstreet

04 Apr 2009
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Jason Morehead enlightens us as to the meaning of "mono no aware"... his first feature at Filmwell today.

Lo and behold, I realize that I love a lot of movies that explore "mono no aware."

He also surveys some memorable Japanese movies like The Twilight Samurai and After Life.

Kate Hudson earns that nomination: first impressions of Song Sung Blue

Kate Hudson earns that nomination: first impressions of Song Sung Blue

This is a story that deserved a decent movie, and it got one. It might’ve become by-the-numbers melodrama, but cut through my cynicism and made me believe.
07 Feb 2026 6 min read
Refueling, revving the engines...

Refueling, revving the engines...

A Surprise Package post full of recent highlights — Muppets! Anna Tivel! Rian Johnson! Catherine O’Hara! and much more.
07 Feb 2026 7 min read
Bragg, Bryan, and Springsteen light the way for artists of conscience in 2026

Bragg, Bryan, and Springsteen light the way for artists of conscience in 2026

The great Bruce Springsteen is stepping up and singing with courage, conscience, and truth...
03 Feb 2026 3 min read
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