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Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #3: “Who Threw That, Gentlemen?” (1970-73) and “The Appletree Maiden” (1973)
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Břetislav Pojar: Multi-Talent of Czech Animation (Part 2)
Here is the second half of my in-depth (though not exactly comprehensive) look at the films of the great Czech animator Břetislav Pojar. The first half can be…
Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #1: Pojar’s “Hey Mister, Let’s Play!” entries (1965)
Watch the films discussed in this article with English subtitles on YouTube! …or, download files of them for personal viewing here! In the years since I initially spoke…
Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #2: The largely Štěpánek-directed “Hey Mister, Let’s Play!” entries (1966-67)
Watch the films discussed in this article with English subtitles by viewing them on YouTube here! …or, download copies for personal viewing here! When we left off in…
Anime (1963 - 1973)
Reference for the latest documentary "Anime and the Economic Miracle" https://youtu.be/xYZXTQX_wXE Anime includes: Astro Boy 鉄腕アトム Eight Man エイトマン Galactic Boy Team 銀河少年隊 Gigantor 鉄人28号 Hermit Village 仙人部落 Locus 軌跡…
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The Fisherman and the Moon Maiden
Pearly and lustrous white, like a cloud in the far-off blue sky, seemed the floating figure of the moon maiden, as she flew to earth. She was one…
S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we resume our fourth season to talk about the iconic revenge film, Lady Snowblood (1973). We talk about the historical significance…
Golgo 13 (1973) review
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Maiden Railways Review
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Manga: Maiden Railways
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Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 2
By Zeroki and Miho Takeoka. Released in Japan as “Hariko no Otome” by Kadokawa Shoten. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kiki Piatkowska. I’m still…
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“A visually exciting experience that shows that the only revolutionary thing that can give life its worth is desire that remains desire.”
Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 1
By Zeroki and Miho Takeoka. Released in Japan as “Hariko no Otome” by Kadokawa Shoten. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kiki Piatkowska. This book’s…
Three little Geisha (1973) review
A pleasant but largely forgettable experience.
Kanada between 1973 and 1974
One of the most difficult periods to retrace in Kanada’s career is his early days. His first credit dates from late 1970, as an in-betweener on the Tôei…
Vintage Report 1: 1973-74
As Yamato Resurrection approached in 2009, this website took on a new dimension when the Yamato saga returned to real time and there was news to report every…
Aim for the Ace! (1973): Growth and Tennis
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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 4
By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…
Destiny of the shrine maiden [Animé review]
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Holiday Review #14: MAIDEN OF THE NEEDLE
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Zombieland Saga: Revenge – 07 – The Celestial Maiden
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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 3
By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…
The Iron Maiden Pirate Tavern at Popfancy
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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 2
By Umikaze Minamino and Kochimo. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko. Released…
Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 1
By Umikaze Minamino and Kochimo. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko. Released…
Holiday Review #14: MAIDEN OF THE NEEDLE
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Dororon Enma-kun (1973) — Anime Review
Like with the original Devilman anime, Dororon Enma-kun isn't particularly faithful to its source material.
3 Reasons To Skip: Aim for the Ace (1973)
Aim for the Ace is desperate to make any amount of actual animation last, but its shortcuts are far too obvious and painful.
Review #76- Rozen Maiden: Ouverture
Greetings! Welcome to the next review. RishRaff Reviews has decided to revisit the Rozen Maiden franchise recently, and to help herald that in, we are reviewing the 2…
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The Petrified Forest (化石の森, Masahiro Shinoda, 1973)
An angst-ridden medical student wrestles with truth and responsibility while drawn into a toxic relationship with a childhood friend and trying to avoid the estranged mother he resents…
MGM Centennial: Post-Golden Age, 1960-1973
As film buffs everywhere, led by TCM, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the merger that formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on April 17, 1924, and rehash the litany of great films…
THE GREAT ACROBUNCH REWATCH 8 – The Maiden of EMME YA
ACROBUNCH – THE QUEST FOR TREASUREEPISODE 8: The Maiden of EMME YA WRITTEN BY: Akira Goto BROADCAST DATE: July 28, 1982 So, as I said yesterday, there’s some…
ANIME REVIEW: Dusk Maiden of Amnesia
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia weaves an unforgettable story of a forgetful ghost and the young man who tries to help her uncover her dark past.
Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori Sake
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The Films of 1973, Part 2: A Great Year for Movies
Since I covered so many cops, crime, Blaxploitation and kung fu films in Part 1, I decided to post a second entry for everything else from 1973: westerns,…
Horror of the Wolf (狼の紋章, Masashi Matsumoto, 1973)
A traumatised werewolf is drawn into teen gang intrigue after returning to Japan in Masashi Matsumoto’s visually striking exploitation movie.
The Films of 1973, Part 1: Cops, Crime and Kung Fu
1973 offered a wealth of riches for regular moviegoers, particularly those at neighborhood theaters. Hollywood released a ton of exemplary crime films, alternating hard-nosed cops with career crimi…
The Moon Maiden and the Man Named Nasa – Tonikawa Spoiler Review
Slice of Life edging towards Slice of Nothing hits a little different when its intentional, doesn’t it? Shows like Tonikawa (short for “Tonikaku Kawaii”, which translates to something…
Ken Takakura Shoots and Scores: Golgo 13 (1973)
“Name: Duke Togo Nickname Golgo 13 Nationality: Unknown Place of Birth: Unknown Date of Birth: Unknown Occupation: Sniper” Everything in that caption you see above you is all…
Female Yakuza Tale: Inquisition and Torture (1973) review
Teruo Ishii is unable to deliver what made the first film so enjoyable: the visual celebration of Ocho Inoshika’s phallic fury.
Terrifying Girls’ Highschool: Lynch Law Classroom (1973) review
“Suzuki’s narrative offers an excellent critique of the exploitative dimensions of the phallic patriarchal society.”
The History of Mushi Pro – 06 – Towards the World Masterpiece Theater (1971-1973)
Rather than narrate Mushi’s supposedly inevitable fall, I’d like to paint a related, but different picture: that of a studio which, by the end of Tezuka’s presidency and…
The Blossom and the Sword (日本侠花伝, Tai Kato, 1973)
A young woman defies the expectations of a patriarchal society in resisting the rising militarism of the Taisho society in Tai Kato’s historical epic.
How we almost forgot about Rozen Maiden
Rozen Maiden’s North America release was fraught with uncertainty as the future surrounding its licensing company grew more grim during its release period. It came out during the…
Otaku Elf Episode 1: My White Maiden
Another show I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by.
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After losing his mother and the loss of his dominant hand in a car crash, Tamahiko Shima was exiled by his strict father to an estate in the…
Taisho Baseball Girls, The Duke of Death and His Maid, Zakuro, Ai Yori Aoshi, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Goblin Slayer S2 - Episode 5 - Sword Maiden
The Sword Maiden pouted that the Goblin Slayer visited her for goblins instead of social reasons. Goblin Slayer S2 - Episode 5
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In this episode, Xan reviews a Josei manga anthology that focuses on romances occurring on or near train stations. So grab your suicaa card, sit back and enjoy…
S2E09 - Maiden Railways, Lone Wolf and Cub
In this episode of Screentone Club, Elliot and Andy get in the way of commuters on the Maiden Railways before taking a trip back in time to the…