'Look Back' is a Future Anime Classic (feat. Leon Russell)
This week, two struggling artists talk about a short, sweetly devastating film that hits too close to home. They catch up on Chainsaw Man, 28 Years Later and Full Metal Alchemist before breaking down 'Look Back', and how it portrays art as a force that brings people together and drives them apart.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
04:03 Leon’s Look Back (Childhood Gateways)
18:20 Previously On…
36:53 ‘Look Back’ (Non-Spoiler Discussion)
47:14 Spoilers Start Here!
50:01 A ‘Chainsaw Man’ Tangent
57:24 The Fujino Problem / Coming of Age
01:05:37 Art and Soul
01:14:36 Final Thoughts
The Az And When Movie Podcast
Welcome, one and all, to the AZ AND WHEN MOVIE PODCAST, hosted by me, Azrael! The conversation show where I sit down with a friend every episode to gush about their chosen favourite films and why we love them. No expectations, no right opinions, no commitments – just Az and When.
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- Latest episode: 2025-08-12
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