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Pure Japanese (2022) review
Matsunaga’s narrative lacks the glue that would put all the parts fluidly together and create a truly impactful action experience.
Beloved (2022) [Film Review]
Beloved; or, Stay With Me I have an idea. How about we spend one last day together? Go somewhere, walk around, have dinne r… Director B...
Japanese Films at the Glasgow Film Festival 2022
A Preview of the One Japanese Film at the Glasgow Film Festival 2022
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022’s Japanese Films
Details on many of the Japanese films that will be screened at Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022
God of Novels – Japanese Film Review
This is a title, that’s been smoldering in the back of my mind for awhile. Originally scheduled for a May screening, I thought I was going to miss…
Shin Ultraman (2022) [Film Review]
Shin Ultraman; or, In the Tokuverse of Madness Some things are only clear when you are in between. I believe this is why I exist. Shinj...
Plan 75 (2022) [Film Review]
Plan 75; or, The Death of Society It’s something I should think about doing for my grandchildren. Plan 75 is one of those films that I...
Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022
A preview of the Japanese Films at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022
Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2022
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Berlin International Film Festival 2020
Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Vancouver International Film Festival 2022
Japanese Films at the BFI London Film Festival 2022
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the BFI London Film Festival 2022 – 5 to 16 October in cinemas around the UK, 14 to 23 October on…
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Convenience Story (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2022]
Miki delivers a great psychological mystery narrative, yet it might not be for everyone.
Millennium Actress & Japanese Film
By Jonathan Clements. Millennium Actress comes loaded to the brim with references to Japanese film, although many of them, perhaps for legal reasons, have been tweaked a little…
16th Japanese Film Fest!
スタート！ It certainly has been a long time between posts, something that will no doubt be replaced with a fast and furious barrage of wr...
Love and Leashes (2022) [Film Review]
Love and Leashes; or, In the Realm of Domination I told you I don't think you're a pervert. Or maybe you are. Aren't we all somewhat pe...
Japanese and Korean Films at the Cannes Film Festival 2022
HUNT, BROKER, PLAN 75, DECISION TO LEAVE – A preview of the Japanese and Korean films at the Cannes Film Festival 2022
Stream Contemporary Japanese Film with the Chicago Japan Film Collective (May 21st to 30th 2022)
Information on the Japanese Films Playing as part of the Chicago Japan Film Collective (May 21st to 30th)
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Shin-Ultraman (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival]
Higuchi and Anno deliver an impressive love letter to their childhood, yet their devoted love, which is sensible in every aspect of the narrative, might not be able…
Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022 (September 08th-18th)
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Toronto International Film Festival 2022 (September 08th-18th)
Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022: 10 Japanese Films Online and Available Internationally
Details on the films programmed for the Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 Online Theater (Available Internationally)
Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2022 (05th-14th October)
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Busan International Film Festival 2020 (21st-30th October)
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The Fish Tale (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival]
A very heart-warming and touching narrative that shows that a subject does not necessarily need to make use of the neurotic solution to inscribe himself within the societal…
A Beginner’s Survey of Japanese Film
If you ever wanted to dip your toe into the world of foreign cinema, Calva-kun has assembled five easily accessible movies that provide a great start!
Japanese Films at the San Sebastian International Film Festival 2022 (September 16th-24th)
A Preview of the Japanese Films at the San Sebastian Film Festival 2022 (SEPTEMBER 16th-24th)
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #73: Japanese Pop Culture Strikes Back! Earthquakes! Airplane!
Patrick Macias and Matt Alt bring you pop culture from Japan
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What To Do With Dead Kaiju (2022) review [Fantasia Film Festival 2022]
“An extremely well-structured genre-blend that does not only provides the laughs and giggles with its pleasant political satire, but also allows the spectator to immerge himself into the…
The Monk and The Samurai (2022) [Short Film Review]
The Monk and The Samurai The lives of two men, a monk and a samurai suffer unbearable loss. Heroic to the end their tales intertwine as...
Tokyo International Film Festival 2022
Anna Yamada in The Mountain Woman. Scheduling conflicts and sold-out screenings meant that I was only able to see three films at TIFF this year, but it was…
Pure Insanity – Blue Lock Ep 1 Review
Yoichi Isagi dreams of becoming Japan’s Best Striker. He receives an invitation to the Blue Lock Project and jumps at the opportunity despite its pure insanity.
Japanese Film Festival 2019 | Reflections: Part II
Samurai Shifters | Isshin Inudo How do I even classify this film? It’s a period drama, romantic comedy, kinda political thriller and even a pinch of musical. This…
Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2022 (August 31st to September 10th)
Koji Fukada’s latest, Seijun Suzuki and Yasujiro Ozu classics – A Preview of the Japanese Films at the Venice International Film Festival 2022 (August 31st to September 10th)
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Mid-2000s slice of life is probably not a style of anime most people nowadays turn to for their fix, and it wouldn’t surprise me if this is the…
Pure Dawn Sake
A nice name. I grade sake by its aroma. The stronger its aroma, the better. I also take its price into grading. If something is way too expensive,…
2022 Upcoming Japanese Fiction Releases
2022 translated Japanese novels
Japanese – English Translation Competitions 2022
A list of Japanese - English Translation Competitions 2022 including competitions for aspiring and published translators.
One Piece Film: Red Film Review
My review of One Piece Film: Red is now up over on Anime News Network.
Barbie Film Review
Numerous Kens also live in an area of Barbieland known as Beach. The Kens, much like the Barbies, of all types, are ‘plastically’ fit and overtly…
Paprika – Film Review
The mind-bending visual movie by Satoshi Kon is a classic in Japanese animation, but are its visuals enough to make it worth watching?
Belle Film Review
My review of Belle is now up over on Anime News Network.
Downfall Film Review
My review of Downfall is now up over on Anime News Network. Check it out!
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #60: The JAPANESE MUSIC That Made Me - Patrick Macias Edition!
Matt Alt and Patrick Macias bring you pop culture from Japan
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #55: The Japanese Movies That Made Me! - Matt Alt Edition!
In the latest episode of the PURE TOKYOSCOPE Podcast, author Matt Alt goes nuts and names the top five Japanese movies that blew his mind and opened his…
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #56: The Japanese Movies That Made Me! - Patrick Macias Edition!
Matt Alt and Patrick Macias bring you pop culture news from Japan!
Pure TokyoScope PODCAST #59: The JAPANESE MUSIC That Made Me - Matt Alt Edition!
Matt Alt and Patrick Macias bring you pop culture info from Japan!
Japanese Barbie Film Account Apologizes For “Barbenheimer” Meme
Around the world, the Barbenheimer meme has helped launch two Hollywood films into the stratosphere. In Japan, the meme isn't going over as well.
Japanese Films at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
A preview of the Japanese and Japanese co-production films at the Cannes Film Festival 2021
Is The Violence Action A Good Japanese Film?
Kikuno Kei is a part-time assassin who dreams of becoming a bookkeeper. Will Kei live long enough to achieve her dream after leading a life of violence?
Japanese Films at the Chicago Film Festival 2023
A Preview of the Chicago International Film Festival 2023 – October 11 to 22 – Monster, Evil Does Not Exist, The Boy and the Heron, Before Anyone Else,…
Books: Japanese Film and the Challenge of Video
By Jonathan Clements. Tom Mes’s new book begins in 2022 with Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car winning an Oscar, followed by a flood of gushing articles about how…
Korean Film Nights 2022: Living Memories
At the Korean Cultural Centre, London and Birkbeck Cinema 29th July to 25th August.