Japan Cinema - Part 39

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Comments Aug 3, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Domestic Film Reviews

The Air I Breathe – Review

The Air I Breathe: A drama based on an ancient Chinese proverb that breaks life down into four emotional cornerstones: happiness, pleasure, sorrow and love. A businessman bets his life on a horse race; a gangster sees the future; a pop star falls prey to a crime boss; a doctor must save the love of his life. Click for the full review...

Comments Aug 2, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Interviews

Creative Spotlight: Episode #43 – Daniel Kim

Daniel Kim (Founder of Red Mango) is the model form of the ideal hustler. He was named “Entrepreneur of the Month” for January 2010 by Restaurant Business Magazine and has has been profiled in Forbes, The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, Bloomberg, and The Food Channel. Click for the full interview...

2 comments Aug 2, 2011 | Posted by Trang Le in Anime Film Reviews

Whisper of the Heart – Review

Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'. Curious as to who he is, Shizuku meets a boy her age whom she finds infuriating, but discovers to her shock that he is her 'Prince of Books'. Click for the full review...

2 comments Aug 1, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Cosplayer Interviews

Cosplay Corner Episode #7: Ginny McQueen

Another Cosplay 4 A Cause calendar participant, Ginny McQueen has attended conventions as a guest all over the US as well as in Japan, Italy, Germany, Russia, Chile, Mexico and the UK. She's been featured in magazines, on many websites, and on television (including G4,MTV, and Fuji TV in Japan) for her costuming and modeling around the world. Click for the full interview...

4 comments Aug 1, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Anime Film Reviews

Tekken: Blood Vengeance – Review

The film is a fully computer-generated 3D feature with a 90-minute running time and tells a story set between the fifth and sixth installments of the series. The film's screenplay was written by Dai Sato and it's being directed by Youichi Mouri, who has previously directed the opening movies for Tekken 5 and Tekken 6. Click for the full review...

5 comments Jul 29, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in People

Tadanobu Asano

Described by some as a cross between Johnny Depp and Toshirô Mifune, Asano Tadanobu is certainly the hippest, if not the single most important, Japanese film actor working today. We take a look back at all the films we have featured starring him, and soak in his awesomeness as we revisit his work, highlight clips, & more.

3 comments Jul 29, 2011 | Posted by Miguel in Asian Horror Reviews

Dream Home – Review

Cheng Li-sheung is a young, upwardly mobile professional finally ready to invest in her first home. But when the deal falls through, she is forced to keep her dream alive - even if it means keeping her would-be neighbors dead. Miguel break down the latest film in his set of upcoming reviews. Click for the full review...

Comments Jul 28, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Interviews

Creative Spotlight: Episode #42 – Alice Meichi Li

Alice Meichi Li is not like other artists. No...her escapism into art and disregard for being a good Asian daughter drove her extrication to New York City in order to become a professional in the art field. It is great to have another artist in the spotlight and we chat about a variety of topics. Click to read the full interview...

1 comment Jul 28, 2011 | Posted by Marcello in Movie Reviews

Villian – Review

Raised by his grandparents, loner Yuichi Shimizu is a young man working as a civil employee in a decaying fishing village in Nagasaki. One day, Yuichi meets Yoshino Ishibashi through an online dating site and the two become very close. What transpires after that? Read on to see the full review...

6 comments Jul 27, 2011 | Posted by Olivia in Top 10 Lists

Top 10 Asian Films That Should Be In The Criterion Collection

While the following films were released in the last decade...or so, they serve as a distinctive hallmark in all things genius and masterpiece, genuflecting on both substance AND style. Not just substance, not just style, not just hipster cache. Hey Criterion! Listen up! We're talking to you! Click to see if you favorite made the list...

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