Episode #55 – Shall We Dance? (シャル ウィ ダンス？)
Shall We Dance? (1996)
シャル ウィ ダンス？ [Sharu Ui Dansu]
In this episode, Perry is joined once again by Patrick Terry to discuss Masayuki Suo’s underrated 1996 film, Shall We Dance? We talk about the socioeconomic commentary in the contexts of Japan in the mid-90s, the film’s criticism of the salaryman system, Koji Yakusho’s chameleon-like performance, and a lot more!
Shall We Dance? – Japan On Film
In this episode, Perry is joined once again by Patrick Terry to discuss Masayuki Suo's underrated 1996 film, Shall We Dance? We talk about the socioeconomic commentary in the contexts of Japan in the mid-90s, the film's criticism of the salaryman system, Koji Yakusho's chameleon-like performance, and a lot more! — Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/japanonfilm/message Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
