December 11, 2025
As a child in Chiba, Japan, Moeko Fujii spent a lot of time watching old Hollywood films with her grandmother, who was a big fan of Elizabeth Taylor.
“One of my first memories is of the 1963 ‘Cleopatra,’ watching Elizabeth Taylor roll out of a red carpet,” Fujii said.
Watching those classic films gave rise to her own passion for Hollywood film, which eventually led to an appreciation for film noir.