Simon Jenner

About Simon Jenner

A writer, screenwriter and interminable procrastinator who explores storytelling through art and culture. Connect with me for articles about film, anime, gaming and more.

Recent Posts

surreal dream scene from kagemusha by akira kurosawa showing a warrior figure in a colourful landscape symbolising power illusion and identity during the sengoku period.

The Duality of Power & Illusion in Kurosawa’s Kagemusha
dramatic black and white scene from akira kurosawa film yojimbo showing ronin samurai confronting gang members in a town during the late edo period reflecting themes of samurai honor violence and justice.

Yojimbo: Akira Kurosawa’s Samurai Swan Song
Tima from Metropolis

Cyberpunk Cities in Anime: High Tech, Low Life
Japanese Pianist Ryo Fukui

The Rise of Jazz in Japan: A Cultural Evolution
Anthony Bourdain in front of a Japanese Restaurant

Anthony Bourdain’s Japan: Exploring His Legacy