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Modern Japanese Film Noir: In the age of Live-action adaptation, are there such films? [Hitlist]

Posted on November 3, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

The classic definition of film noir still applies today, but in a broader (less strict) sense, at least to contemporary Japanese films. FilmSite posted a comprehensive article about noir and read more

March Goes Out Like A Lamb – ‘Sangatsu no Lion Kohen’

Posted on November 2, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

March Goes Out Like A Lamb is the final installment in the 2-part “San gatsu no Lion” live-action based on Umino Chica’s manga, directed by Ohtomo Keishi. The movie centers on read more

First Impressions on Japanese Drama Fall Season 2017 – ‘Ashi Girl’, ‘Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku’, ‘Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui’ & ‘Kuonodori – S2’ [Issue #1]

Posted on November 1, 2017March 13, 2024 by Jed

I think it’s about time to make a recap post on Fall 2017 Japanese drama season. Let’s cut to the chase and go straight to the reviews, shall we? This is read more

Modern Japanese Film Noir: In the age of Live-action adaptation, are there such films? [Hitlist]

March Goes Out Like A Lamb – ‘Sangatsu no Lion Kohen’

First Impressions on Japanese Drama Fall Season 2017 – ‘Ashi Girl’, ‘Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku’, ‘Okusama wa, Tori Atsukai Chui’ & ‘Kuonodori – S2’ [Issue #1]

Furukawa Yuki’s Fujinuma Satoru lead role in ‘Erased – Boku dake ga Inai Machi’ ought to be anticipated!

First Impressions + Ep1 Recap: The Guidance Counselor/Tomorrow’s Promise – 明日の約束 [Japanese Drama]

Detective Yugami – 刑事ゆがみ : Episode Two Review [Japanese Drama]

Interview with ‘Boys for Sale’ Executive Producer Ian Thomas Ash & Producer/DOP Adrian “Uchujin” Storey

Detective Yugami – 刑事ゆがみ : First Impressions + Ep1 Review [Japanese Drama]