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fromFuncheap
1 day ago
San Francisco

A Night of Ninja "Blood Bath" Films at SF's Balboa Theater

The event features classic ninja films, showcasing themes of vengeance and honor.
'Castle of Owls' highlights the plight of dwindling Iga ninjas in Japan.
'Five Elements Ninjas' follows a survivor's quest for revenge against the Five Element Ninjas.
fromInverse
2 weeks ago
Film

Netflix Just Quietly Released The Most Awesomely Ludicrous Action Thriller Of The Year

Bullet Train Explosion is a remake of a classic Japanese film featuring a train bomb threat, emphasizing railway professionalism and safety.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

How Ozu Created His Own Cinematic Language

Ozu's films embody the aesthetic principle of 'mono no aware', emphasizing the beauty of transience through nuanced storytelling and artistic simplicity.
Film
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

Netflix Unveils High-Octane Trailer for Bullet Train Explosion | stupidDOPE

Netflix's Bullet Train Explosion reimagines the classic thriller with modern visuals and a gripping narrative.
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exploring Nobuhiko Obayashi's Overlooked '80s Masterpieces at Japan Society | stupidDOPE

Nobuhiko Obayashi's unique storytelling style enhances conventional genres, particularly in his evocative Onomichi Trilogy, showcasing innovative narratives and emotional depth.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

Miho Nakayama, Japanese Music and Movie Star, Dies at 54

Miho Nakayama, a J-pop star turned actress, died at 54, leaving a legacy of influential roles in music and film during the 1980s.
fromIndieWire
7 months ago
Independent films

'Happyend' Review: Japanese High Schoolers Fight Techno-Fascism in Neo Sora's Smart and Bittersweet Coming-of-Age Drama

The film "Happyend" blends a coming-of-age story with themes of technological crisis and societal collapse among Japanese youth.
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