Japan Cinema

Comments May 8, 2013 | Posted by John Rose in Anime Series Reviews

The Rose of Versailles [Part 1] – Review

Set in the latter half of the 1700’s, Rose of Versailles revolves around the character of Oscar Francois de Jarjayes who is assigned as guard to the newly arriving Marie Antoinette whose marriage is supposed to bring peace between France and Austria. Click for the full anime series review...

Comments May 8, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Movie Reviews

A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era – Review

The Shohei Imamura penned film chronicles the 1860s and the adventures of Saheji, a good-time hustler who runs up his bill at a brothel and is forced to work there to pay it off. His run-ins with crooks, johns, prostitutes and panoply of characters, shown through an almost Altman-esque tapestry, highlight a certain Tokyoite archetype that goes against the usual Japanese stereotype. Click for the full review...

Comments May 7, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Interviews

Creative Spotlight: Episode #224 – Rui Matsunaga

Japanese born Rui Matsunaga is an artist whose distinctive paintings and drawings invent an alluring world in which cartoon icons and luminaries of pop culture meet with magical spirits and ancient mythologies. Click for the full interview...

Comments May 7, 2013 | Posted by Nick in Domestic Film Reviews

Godzilla – Review

Following the French atomic bomb tests in the South Pacific, an unknown creature is spotted passing eastward through the Panama Canal. Scientist Niko Tatopolous is called in to investigate the matter, and he quickly arrives at the conclusion that a giant, irradiated lizard has been created by the explosions. Click for the full review...

Comments May 6, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Anime Series Reviews

Bodacious Space Pirates [Complete Series] – Review

Marika, a high school girl, has been living a normal life in a distant galaxy many years into the future. But this changes when she is told that her recently deceased father was captain of a pirate ship and only a direct descendant may inherit the title of captain of the pirate space ship. Click for the full anime series review...

Comments May 3, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Interviews

Creative Spotlight: Episode #223 – D Shinya Luo

Episode 223 takes a peek at figurative paintings, incorporating florals and fauna as symbols, to explore the various facets of femininity. Her inspirations including music, psychology, high-fashion, and human relations. Click to read the full interview...

Comments May 3, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Movie Reviews

Man from Shaolin – Review

In this movie, the physical action it's decent and quite well made, and the story line is interesting and will keep you wondering and thinking what could happen next. Click for the full review...

Comments May 2, 2013 | Posted by Marcello in Domestic Film Reviews

Iron Man 3 – Review

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Click for the full review...

Comments May 2, 2013 | Posted by Deck in Movie Reviews

Budo: The Art of Killing – Review

Budo is a rare documentary on the most well-known of the Japanese martial arts, including Kyujutsu, Kendo, Karate, Judo, Iaido, Sumo, Naginatajutsu, Kobudo, and more. Although it is presented as a documentary, it is perhaps the most artistic expression of the genre. Click for the full review...

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