“This week at The Brattle Theatre it’s all about the work of revered filmmaker Kore-eda Hirokazu, who will be in town for a retrospective of his works including his latest, ‘Monster,’ about two socially disenfranchised schoolboys looking to find a foothold in life without pain and pressure. The celebration bringing the director to Boston from Japan is the culmination of a collaboration between The Brattle, Independent Film Festival Boston and the Chlotrudis Film Society, celebrating its 30th year of adoration for small-budget independent and international films.” – Tom Meek, Cambridge Day