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A recent Japanese drama (available on Netflix) that blends comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life.

: While some critics find the 130-minute runtime slow or "slack" in pacing, it is often praised as an underrated gem of the genre with a stellar bluesy soundtrack. The Hot Spot

: Reviewers highlight the "steamy" and "sultry" atmosphere that makes the Texas heat feel like its own character. A recent Japanese drama (available on Netflix) that

: It follows a single mother living at the base of Mount Fuji whose ordinary life is disrupted by an alien encounter. The Hot Spot

Directed by Dennis Hopper, this neo-noir follows a drifter (Don Johnson) who gets caught in a web of lust and crime in a small Texas town.