Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss Kinji Fukasaku's final feature film, Battle Royale. Released in 2000, the film is as controversial now as it was then. We talk about the film, its sequel, the novel it was based on, and much, much more.Listen to our episode and let us know what you think in the comments below.Episode Outline and ResourcesTrailers:Tatsuya Fujiwara theater career:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2015/02/04/stage/ninagawa-still-exploring-eighth-take-hamlet/ The rules: The making of: Follow us:Follow Heroic Purgatory on TwitterFollow John Atom on TwitterFollow Jason Maher on TwitterFollow Jason's blogRead John Atom's reviews on VCinemaRead Jason Maher's reviews on VCinema
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