Cat Soup – Review
Cat Soup at first seems to be a very random animated film. The best way I've been able to explain it is that it's quite acidic. Though it's not totally random. The story is about Nyatta, a young cat boy and his sister Nyaako. This Japanese anime film is something to be seen to be believed. Click to read the full review...
Achilles and the Tortoise – Review
This film hits a personal chord with me due to the plot being semi-relatable to my own. The story follows the life of a boy who loves art and destined to become an artist, though fail to achieve success due to lack of originality and excessive imitation. Click to read the full Achilles and the Tortoise movie review...
Ong Bak 3 – Review
I was still looking forward to Ong Bak 3 despite the horrible online buzz it has been getting, because deep down inside I was hoping that Jaa would give us one last exhibition of glory before taking a (hopefully) temporary vacation for the next few years. How does it stack up? Click to read the full move review...
Top 10 Most Disturbing Asian Films
Note: This post contains violent and graphic imagery that isn't suitable for all ages. If you are of mature age or character please read on! Japan Cinema counts down the top 10 most disturbing Asian films in history that range from films from the 70's to present day. Click to see if your favorite made the list...
Running Out of Time – Review
Dying thief Andy Lau plays a cat-and-mouse game with both crisis cop Lau Ching-Wan and a crime boss. While not as sharp as "The Longest Night" or perfect as "The Mission," Johnnie To has directed another fine film. Even though Andy Lau's character is dying, the movie's spirit is playful, for the most part. Click to read CJ's full review...
Creative Spotlight: Episode #1 – Drop Dead Kawaii
Welcome to the first episode of a new feature here on Japan Cinema. Each week we will unveil an inspiring and/or creative individual who is influences by Asian culture! This week we feature an Asian culture blogger by the alias of Pet Sugar. Not just another pretty face, she works hard to cover tons of Asian culture coverage making her blog one of the best around. Click to read the full interview...
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Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings [Complete Series] – Review
Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings anime series doesn't contain a single dull moment to be found in any of the episodes. My intellect may not have been challenged by it, but I can't deny what a good time I had watching this series. But, is it good? Click to find out in our full review of the FUNimation anime series...
I Saw the Devil – Review
I Saw the Devil is a film that premiered at the Toronto Film Festival yet swirled controversary in its homeland. The end result? The violence and plot was so graphic and gritty that it was banned from theaters. To see if this tale of revenge is extraordinary or all fluff, click to read the full movie review...
Alien vs. Ninja – Review
Alien vs. Ninja is a 2010 Japanese science-fiction comedy film written and directed by Seiji Chiba. Think of it as a cross between VERSUS and Power Rangers. The title might suggest a fun time but this might be one of the biggest letdowns of the year. Click to read the full review to find out why!
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman – Review
Some may favor the modern CGI filled, crazy, modern samurai bouts, but the more profound side of cinema perhaps favor the Zatoichi films. Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman is an award winning fan favorite but does it still have the screen power it once did? Vikram break down his thoughts in our full review...
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