Tag: takashi miike
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Episode #50 – Lesson of the Evil (悪の教典)
Returning guest Jenn comes back for a chat about Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller, Lesson of the Evil. Despite an interesting use of Die Moritat von Mackie Messer, it's a bit of a let-down compared to some of Miike's other films.
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Episode #47 – Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Japan On Film is back with a new season! Perry is joined by new guest Dan to discuss Takashi Miike's adaptation of the Yakuza video game.
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Episode #24 – 13 Assassins (十三人の刺客)
Takashi Miike’s 2010 remake of Eichi Kudo’s 13 Assassins was a worldwide hit and featured some of Japan’s finest young actors. Bob Serrano of The Aging Hipster Podcast joins me this episode to discuss some of the parallels with Japanese society and war, as well as to figure out just what the hell Koyata was.
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Episode #22 – One Missed Call (着信アリ)
Takashi Miike’s One Missed Call is often dismissed as yet another Ring clone. And yet, it’s actually got a lot more to offer than many realize. Give this underrated J-Horror flick a fresh look!
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Episode #6 – Audition (オーディション)
Seven years after the death of his wife, music producer Aoyama thinks about taking his son's advice and getting remarried. But without being sure how to go about it, his movie producer friend suggests holding an audition. Aoyama is immediately drawn to Asami Yamazaki, a young woman and former ballet dancer. But he quickly learns she has a dark past...and horrifying tendencies...
