Articles related to "Japanese Film"
Battle Royale: Japanese Film Review
A.k.a Batoru Rowaiaru, Fukasaku's controversial depiction of a paranoid totalitarian state pits youth against youth in this darkly entertaining classic.
battle royale aka batoru rowaiaru • battle royale japanese film review • director kinji fukasaku (1930-2003) • br summary • battle royale cast
A.k.a Batoru Rowaiaru, Fukasaku's controversial depiction of a paranoid totalitarian state pits youth against youth in this darkly entertaining classic.
battle royale aka batoru rowaiaru • battle royale japanese film review • director kinji fukasaku (1930-2003) • br summary • battle royale cast
Japanese Film Greats – Akira Kurosawa's Rashomon
Based on the story, "In a Grove" by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Rashomon (1950) introduced Japanese film to Western audiences. After half a century its power is undiminished.
kurosawa • rashomon • japanese cinema • japanese film • foreign film classics
Based on the story, "In a Grove" by Ryonosuke Akutagawa, Rashomon (1950) introduced Japanese film to Western audiences. After half a century its power is undiminished.
kurosawa • rashomon • japanese cinema • japanese film • foreign film classics
Japanese Film Greats – Director Yasujiro Ozu
Akira Kurosawa's films may be the most widely-known works of Japanese cinema in the West, but the films of Yasujiro Ozu speak in a more authentically Japanese voice.
yasujiro ozu • tokyo story • late spring • japanese cinema • japanese film
Akira Kurosawa's films may be the most widely-known works of Japanese cinema in the West, but the films of Yasujiro Ozu speak in a more authentically Japanese voice.
yasujiro ozu • tokyo story • late spring • japanese cinema • japanese film
Kato Rosa in Japanese Film Jotei
A Japanese highschool girl takes revenge on powerful men and aims to be "Jotei"-the empress of Ginza's hostesses." (9/10)
jotei • empress • tachibana ayaka • hostess • kurashina ryo
A Japanese highschool girl takes revenge on powerful men and aims to be "Jotei"-the empress of Ginza's hostesses." (9/10)
jotei • empress • tachibana ayaka • hostess • kurashina ryo
The Magnificent Samurai
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
A review of "Seven Samurai," the great Japanese film.
samurai • japan • japanese • film • mifune
Tokyo Gore Police: Japanese Film Review
Starring Audition's Eihi Shiina, Tokyo Gore Police a.k.a Tokyo Zankoku Keisatsu, is a b-movie bloodfest and one of the most downright bizarre spectacles you will ever see
tokyo gore police aka tokyo zankoko keisatsu • tokyo gore police japanese film review • manga-style horror from director yoshihiro nishimu • starring audition's eihi shiina • special effects artist nishimura delivers the gore
Starring Audition's Eihi Shiina, Tokyo Gore Police a.k.a Tokyo Zankoku Keisatsu, is a b-movie bloodfest and one of the most downright bizarre spectacles you will ever see
tokyo gore police aka tokyo zankoko keisatsu • tokyo gore police japanese film review • manga-style horror from director yoshihiro nishimu • starring audition's eihi shiina • special effects artist nishimura delivers the gore
Akira Kurosawa: Japan's John Ford
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
Modern cinema wouldn't exist without him. But as much of an influence as Kurosawa has, the director himself was a disciple of American film, especially westerns.
star wars • john ford • akira kurosawa • back to the future • westerns
Fires On The Plain (1959)
Fires on the Plain follows the harrowing adventures of one soldier's desperate attempt to reach a military field hospital, or die trying. A war movie ahead of its time.
fires on the plain • nobi • kon ichikawa • kon ichikawa film • ichikawa films
Fires on the Plain follows the harrowing adventures of one soldier's desperate attempt to reach a military field hospital, or die trying. A war movie ahead of its time.
fires on the plain • nobi • kon ichikawa • kon ichikawa film • ichikawa films
Great Cinema: Dersu Uzala
Akira Kurosawa's Dursu Uzala is a fusion of environmental and humanist cinemas. It is another masterpiece from the man who gave us Seven Samurai, Red Beard and Ikiru.
akira kurosawa • dersu uzala movie adaptation • environmental film • nature movie from 70s • 70s asian film
Akira Kurosawa's Dursu Uzala is a fusion of environmental and humanist cinemas. It is another masterpiece from the man who gave us Seven Samurai, Red Beard and Ikiru.
akira kurosawa • dersu uzala movie adaptation • environmental film • nature movie from 70s • 70s asian film
Great Cinema: Face of Another
Hiroshi Teshigahara's Face of Another is a fantastic surreal science fiction film straight out of the '60s Japanese arthouse.
face of another • hiroshi teshigahara • surreal cinema • '60s film • japanese film
Hiroshi Teshigahara's Face of Another is a fantastic surreal science fiction film straight out of the '60s Japanese arthouse.
face of another • hiroshi teshigahara • surreal cinema • '60s film • japanese film
Great Cinema: Woman in the Dunes
Woman in the Dunes possesses its viewers. Its fantastic landscape is fresh and abyssal; its characters are earnest and real; and its quandaries urgent and bizarre.
woman in the dunes • hiroshi teshigahara • japanese new wave • japanese film 1964 • suna no onna
Woman in the Dunes possesses its viewers. Its fantastic landscape is fresh and abyssal; its characters are earnest and real; and its quandaries urgent and bizarre.
woman in the dunes • hiroshi teshigahara • japanese new wave • japanese film 1964 • suna no onna
Manga-Based Nana 2005
Based on the manga, this 2005 film needs no prior knowledge of the story. Two girls with very different stories become close friends and roommates.
nana • mika nakashima • aoi miyazaki • kentarô ôtani • best manga adaptations
Based on the manga, this 2005 film needs no prior knowledge of the story. Two girls with very different stories become close friends and roommates.
nana • mika nakashima • aoi miyazaki • kentarô ôtani • best manga adaptations
Take 2 and Rolling!
Remakes: "a trend in which Hollywood buys French comedies and experiments on them to see if they can be made into English with all the humor taken out."--Richard Ebert.
localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • film
Remakes: "a trend in which Hollywood buys French comedies and experiments on them to see if they can be made into English with all the humor taken out."--Richard Ebert.
localization • translation • globalization • internationalization • film
The Happiness of the Katakuris - Film Review
What do you get when you mix horror film zombies with claymation, a shaky romance, musical numbers, and one hard-lucked family? The Happiness of the Katakuris.
the happiness of the katakuris • takashi miike • horror-comedy • japanese film • japanese horror
What do you get when you mix horror film zombies with claymation, a shaky romance, musical numbers, and one hard-lucked family? The Happiness of the Katakuris.
the happiness of the katakuris • takashi miike • horror-comedy • japanese film • japanese horror
Akira Kurosawa's Film Seven Samurai
The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists.
seven samurai • akira kurosawa • best ever foreign film • most popular foreign film • best foreign film of all time
The inspiration for John Sturges' Magnificent Seven, classic Japanese film Seven Samurai (Shichi-nin no samurai) still regularly tops best ever foreign film lists.
seven samurai • akira kurosawa • best ever foreign film • most popular foreign film • best foreign film of all time
A Happy Ending
Verda Majo's children meet her older sister in Peking.
hisae sawachi • komaki kurihara • verda majo • liu ren • guo moruo
Verda Majo's children meet her older sister in Peking.
hisae sawachi • komaki kurihara • verda majo • liu ren • guo moruo
Akira Kurosawa - Master of Japanese Cinema
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
An introduction to Akira Kurosawa, the artist and film-maker who redefined cinema. The Ran director's life, movies (inc. filmography) and news of an important exhibition.
akira kurosawa • seven samurai • japanese cinema • director profile kurosawa • rashomon
Mai Mai Miracle Movie Review
Sunao Katabuchi's Mai Mai Miracle, produced by Madhouse Studios, is an exquisite gem of a film. 10/10.
mai mai miracle • madhouse studios • sunao katabuchi • movie review • japanese animation
Sunao Katabuchi's Mai Mai Miracle, produced by Madhouse Studios, is an exquisite gem of a film. 10/10.
mai mai miracle • madhouse studios • sunao katabuchi • movie review • japanese animation
New Hayao Miyazaki film!
Stop the presses: Studio Ghibli has announced the name of Hayao Miyazaki's next flick. And guess who the model for the lead character is?
hayao miyazaki • studio ghibli • ponyo on a cliff • gake no ue no ponyo • toshio suzuki
Stop the presses: Studio Ghibli has announced the name of Hayao Miyazaki's next flick. And guess who the model for the lead character is?
hayao miyazaki • studio ghibli • ponyo on a cliff • gake no ue no ponyo • toshio suzuki
The Ring
Gore Verbinski's remake of The Ring may be frightfully successful at the box office, but when it comes to terrifying audiences worldwide, nothing compares to the original.
the ring • ringu • gore verbinski • hideo nakata • naomi watts
Gore Verbinski's remake of The Ring may be frightfully successful at the box office, but when it comes to terrifying audiences worldwide, nothing compares to the original.
the ring • ringu • gore verbinski • hideo nakata • naomi watts
A Fistful of Dollars: Film Review
The Spaghetti Western trilogy begins with a ruthless and intricate film in Dollars. A fantastic debut for any director and star, and a film that exceeds expectations.
clinteastwood • sergioleone • spaghettiwestern • dollars • fistful
The Spaghetti Western trilogy begins with a ruthless and intricate film in Dollars. A fantastic debut for any director and star, and a film that exceeds expectations.
clinteastwood • sergioleone • spaghettiwestern • dollars • fistful
A Look Back at the 1989 Academy Awards: Surprises and Upsets
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
Best Scary Films for Halloween
Watching scary movies on Halloween is something many look forward to every year. There are so many to choose from! Here are some ways to narrow down the choices.
scary movies • halloween • night of the living dead • friday the 13th • the ring
Watching scary movies on Halloween is something many look forward to every year. There are so many to choose from! Here are some ways to narrow down the choices.
scary movies • halloween • night of the living dead • friday the 13th • the ring
I Want To Be A Shellfish Soundtrack Review
Joe Hisaishi has woven another masterful musical tapestry for a live-action period drama.
i want to be a shellfish soundtrack review • i want to be a shellfish soundtrack • i want to be a shellfish score review • i want to be a shellfish score • i want to be a shellfish music
Joe Hisaishi has woven another masterful musical tapestry for a live-action period drama.
i want to be a shellfish soundtrack review • i want to be a shellfish soundtrack • i want to be a shellfish score review • i want to be a shellfish score • i want to be a shellfish music
Low Gore Halloween Movies for the Squeamish
For those who can't handle high gore films such as Saw, Hostel, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, these movies have plenty of thrills while keeping the gore at a minimum.
low gore halloween movies • scary movies • halloween movies list • classic halloween movies • family halloween movies
For those who can't handle high gore films such as Saw, Hostel, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre, these movies have plenty of thrills while keeping the gore at a minimum.
low gore halloween movies • scary movies • halloween movies list • classic halloween movies • family halloween movies
Ratatouille Slides to Five
Brad Bird's animated flick Ratatouille has now pulled into profitability, making a 4 week total of $165 million at the box office.
ratatouille • disney/pixar • brad bird • dreamworks animation • shrek the third
Brad Bird's animated flick Ratatouille has now pulled into profitability, making a 4 week total of $165 million at the box office.
ratatouille • disney/pixar • brad bird • dreamworks animation • shrek the third
The Best Foreign Films of 2009
Best of British films, Mexican films, German, Spanish, French & Japanese films - inc. Oscar winner Departures and all the AMPAS nominated foreign language films for 2009
best foreign films 2009 • foreign movies 2009 • top foreign films • best new foreign films • foreign language films
Best of British films, Mexican films, German, Spanish, French & Japanese films - inc. Oscar winner Departures and all the AMPAS nominated foreign language films for 2009
best foreign films 2009 • foreign movies 2009 • top foreign films • best new foreign films • foreign language films
50 Greatest Oscar Moments Of the 20th Century : Countdown Numbers 40 to 31
This week, we continue the countdown, revealing ten more of the 50 greatest moments in Oscar history!
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1968 best actress prize tie co-winners were barbr • 1952 academy awards first presented television • 1941 walt disney tearfully thalberg award fantasia
This week, we continue the countdown, revealing ten more of the 50 greatest moments in Oscar history!
50 greatest oscar moments of the 20th century • academy memorable moment • 1968 best actress prize tie co-winners were barbr • 1952 academy awards first presented television • 1941 walt disney tearfully thalberg award fantasia
An Analysis of Quentin Tarantino and His Films
From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.
analysis of quentin tarantino and his films • pulp fiction writer and director • highly influential career • reservoir dogs to death proof • quentin tarantino popular culture
From Reservoir Dogs to Death Proof, Quentin Tarantino has firmly placed his stamp on popular culture. This is a look at his influence on cinema.
analysis of quentin tarantino and his films • pulp fiction writer and director • highly influential career • reservoir dogs to death proof • quentin tarantino popular culture
Book Review: Starring T. Rex!
Starring T. Rex: Dinosaur Mythology and Popular Culture is a good introduction to movies and novels about dinosaurs and other extinct animals.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • dinosaur
Starring T. Rex: Dinosaur Mythology and Popular Culture is a good introduction to movies and novels about dinosaurs and other extinct animals.
paleontology • paleontologist • geology • geologist • dinosaur
Films at Bangkok Schools and Cultural Centers
Besides Bangkok's Apex and RCA movie theaters, non-profit organizations often screen small, alternative, classic and foreign-language films, videos and documentaries.
pridi institute • chula film • movies at chulalongkorn university • pridi institute movies • japan foundation movies bangkok
Besides Bangkok's Apex and RCA movie theaters, non-profit organizations often screen small, alternative, classic and foreign-language films, videos and documentaries.
pridi institute • chula film • movies at chulalongkorn university • pridi institute movies • japan foundation movies bangkok
Movies That Feature Great Music
Aside from musicals or biopics, there are a plethora of lesser-known films that feature incredible music within the film, making the story resonate more strongly.
music-related films • best soundtracks • independent music themed films • foreign films with great music • films about bands
Aside from musicals or biopics, there are a plethora of lesser-known films that feature incredible music within the film, making the story resonate more strongly.
music-related films • best soundtracks • independent music themed films • foreign films with great music • films about bands
Sleepers from the Far East
Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of <i>Crouching Tiger</i>, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.
crouching tiger • zhang yimou • china • japan • korea
Despite the recent resurgence in interest in Asian films due in part by the success of <i>Crouching Tiger</i>, there are many other films that also deserve to be appreciated. Here's a sampling of some recent masterpieces from the Far East.
crouching tiger • zhang yimou • china • japan • korea
The Men of the Magnificent Seven
The characters in The Magnificent Seven reveal the needs in the hearts of men. Themes from John Eldredge's book Wild at Heart capture the essence of the film.
masculinity in the magnificent seven • the conflict in the magnificent seven • romance in the magnificent seven • adventure in the magnificent seven • wild at heart themes in the magnificent seven
The characters in The Magnificent Seven reveal the needs in the hearts of men. Themes from John Eldredge's book Wild at Heart capture the essence of the film.
masculinity in the magnificent seven • the conflict in the magnificent seven • romance in the magnificent seven • adventure in the magnificent seven • wild at heart themes in the magnificent seven
Guinea Pig: Flower of Flesh and Blood Review
Warning: this article focuses on a film which the more sensitive viewer need not see or even know exists. Take note of the title, avoid it, and do not read on.
guinea pig flower of flesh and blood review • guinea pig • guinea pig flower of flesh and blood plot • guinea pig: flower of flesh and blood controversy • guinea pig: flower of flesh and blood summary
Warning: this article focuses on a film which the more sensitive viewer need not see or even know exists. Take note of the title, avoid it, and do not read on.
guinea pig flower of flesh and blood review • guinea pig • guinea pig flower of flesh and blood plot • guinea pig: flower of flesh and blood controversy • guinea pig: flower of flesh and blood summary
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