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November 6, 2003 •
Film, japan, Reviews •
Vogue Fish •
Comments Off on Big O (2001)
director Yadate Hajime A very clever project from one of the animation directors of Giant Robo. This fairly limited television miniseries presents a unique view of a sort of a slick, industrial city; far enough in the future to have a variety of fantastic technologies such as life-like androids and giant robots, the rest of …
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May 26, 2003 •
Film, japan, Profiles •
Vogue Fish •
Comments Off on Beat Takeshi
In the West, “Beat” Takeshi Kitano is known almost entirely for his film work, both as an actor and then as a critically acclaimed writer and director, a fixture at international film festivals and on Ten Best lists. Kitano made an impression on
April 5, 2003 •
Film, japan, Reviews •
Vogue Fish •
Comments Off on Battle Royale (2000)
director Fukasaku Kinji Color 114 min I love this movie! This is comparable to, and maybe even darker than Fight Club, the United States’ movie calling Generation X to grow up. This has a similar theme, but it concentrates on Generation Y Japanese high
April 4, 2003 •
Film, japan, Reviews •
Vogue Fish •
Comments Off on April Story (1998)
director Shunji Iwai As if he needed to let off steam after the dark epic Swallowtail Butterfly, Shunji Iwai created this sweet little valentine of a film in just a few months following Swallowtail. It is completely different in length and tone: while
February 20, 2003 •
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Vogue Fish •
Comments Off on Chusingura (1963)
director Hiroshi Inagaki Color 207 min Hiroshi Inagaki has a curious and original directorial style. He takes fascinating stories, with dark premises, and bathes them in light (this film is so awash in bright color that there is practically no shadow). Then
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