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School In The Crosshairs (1981) review
A heart-warming sci-fi flick that dazzles the spectator with its expressive and colourful effects.
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Game of Death II (1981) [Film Review]
Game of Death II; or, The Towers of Silence Dear Bobby, how are you? I was hoping to see you, but you were out. Sorry I…
The Mythology of 1981
Year 1: Boobs, The Wind, Baseball, Lederhosen, Eels, Monkeys, and Doves Year 2: Hotel Lobby Oysters, Condoms, Spinning Around and Around, 街・町, The Town and Its Uncertain Wall, A Short Piece on the Elephant that Crushes Heineken Cans Year…
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The Winter of 1905 (1981) Director: Yu Wei-Cheng [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2024]
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Lonely Castle in the Mirror Film Review
My review of Lonely Castle in the Mirror is now up over on Anime News Network.
Rumble in the Bronx (1995) [Film Review]
Rumble in the Bronx; or, A Fish Out of Water That’s my uncle’s car! Fresh after the success of Police Story 3: SuperCop (1992) and Pro...
August in the Water (1995) [Film Review]
August in the Water; or, Melancholic Blue Sometimes I become uncertain if it was… real, dream or just memories, and whether I'm alive o...
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Insomniacs After School (2023) review [Fantasia Film Fest 2023]
Ikeda’s narrative contains all the right ingredients, but the final mixture is not able to give the narrative the emotional impact it looks for.
Halloween movie special: Summer Of Demon (1981) review
Introduction One of the most famous Japanese ghost stories is, without a doubt, Yotsuya Kaidan. It has been adapted to the silver screen and the small screen numerous…
Tadanari Okamoto in 1981: “The White Elephant” and “Old Man Frypan”
This month marks five years since this humble blog was started with a large post, by the long-gone and controversial tamerlane, about Russian animation. At first, it was…
The Hut (피막, Lee Doo-yong, 1981)
A shamaness finds herself trying to exorcise the restless ghosts of the past when called to cure the son of a noble house in Lee Doo-yong’s eerie drama.
Onoda - 10,000 Nights in the Jungle [Film Review]
Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle; or, Lonely Warrior They’d said, “We’ll come back for you.” I have been aware of the real life story...
Kyoufu Densetsu - Kaiki! Frankenstein (1981)
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The Imaginary Film Review
My review of The Imaginary is now up over on Anime News Network. Check it out!
Film Review: The Concierge
There is a certain department store with a very peculiar clientele. It’s not just that it caters to the rich and famous, though many a celebrity, business mogul,…
Review: A SCHOOL FROZEN IN TIME
Fittingly enough, we end this month on a distinctly spooky school, which has become the site of a very strange mystery. A SCHOOL FROZEN IN ...
Review: A SCHOOL FROZEN IN TIME
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A Night in Nude (1993) [Film Review]
A Night in Nude; or, Life on Lease Whatever it is, we do it for you, so you don’t have to do it. The late Takashi Ishii…
Woman in Witness Protection (1997) [Film Review]
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Made in Hong Kong (1997) [Film Review]
Made in Hong Kong; or, The Days of Being Dangerous Mom was right when she said that everything is predestined. Ever since Sylvester pic...
Review: Holy Slave Academy — Pimpin’ in School
In this review, Tokimime covers the Liquid game "Holy Slave Academy" a title with early art from the famous artist Hikage Eiji!
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The Killer (1989) [Film Review]
The Killer; or, Tomorrow Never Came In this world, not everybody is untrustworthy. Just how awesome is John Woo? The director is obvio...
The Imaginary Anime Film Review
Between reality, storybook worlds, and children's minds, this is a film overflowing with imagination—and it has the animation to match.
The Concierge Anime Film Review
The Concierge is a light-hearted look at working in the service industry. It shows some of the best and worst of customers and clerks and ties it together…
School in the Crosshairs – Translation Notes
School in the Crosshairs - Translation Notes by RagnarXIV (Owen Baron) OPENING THEME The opening theme is performed by the singer Yumi Matsutouya, also known as "Yuming". Debuting…
One Piece Film: Red Film Review
My review of One Piece Film: Red is now up over on Anime News Network.
The Tokyo Zodiac Murders (1981) - To Create The Perfect Human Mannequin
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Episode 15: Golden Warrior Gold Lightan (1981)
We’re back with our 15th episode. This one’s a deep dive into a show with a hugely enduring legacy: Golden Warrior Gold Lightan! Lightan is an unusual show…
Kaitei Daisensou: Ai no 20,000 Miles (1981)
https://nyaa.si/view/1886837 Fansub credits can be found in the link above. This is an English fansub of a 1981 TV special by Tatsunoko Prod...
The Great Navy Battle: 20, Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland, One Piece
Alice in Deadly School — Dramatic School-Live
Broken girls having another breakdown. Impressions: Pity this is apparently not a full series, as it's profoundly more interesting than the other Actidol thing. It even ends…
A Night in Nude: Salvation (2010) [Film Review]
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Downfall Film Review
My review of Downfall is now up over on Anime News Network. Check it out!
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.
A School Frozen in Time Vol 1 Review
A School Frozen in Time is a mystery/psychological thriller manga with a bit of a supernatural twist. Written by Mizuki Tsukimura and with art by Naoshi Arakawa, of…
Historical drama film review, pt 2 of ?: The Lion in Winter
For the second film in this historical drama review series, it’s a festive one. A family Christmas movie, what could be nicer than that? Except this is about…
High School of the Dead Episode 9 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 9: Separated from the rest, Takashi and Saeko try to stay ahead of the dead. then they got to the park...
High School of the Dead Episode 5 Review – Best In Show
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High School of the Dead Episode 1 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 1: Takashi thought his world ended when Rei rejected him. Turns out he was partially right!
High School of the Dead Episode 12 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 12: An electromagnetic pulse killed electronics and compromised the perimeter. Now the dead swarmed in...
High School of the Dead Episode 2 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 2: Saya Takagi helped Kouta Hirano keep her safe until he ran out of nail bullets. Now what will she do?
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High School of the Dead Episode 7 Review – Best In Show
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High School of the Dead Episode 10 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 10: Takashi, Saya, Kouta, Saeko, and the rest are safe for now. But human trouble is brewing amid the peace.
High School of the Dead Episode 6 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 6: Our heroes try for one last night of peace. But civilization crashes around them and the zombies advance.
High School of the Dead Episode 4 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 4: Separated from their team, Takashi and Rei try to survive the night. Zombies aren't their only worry!
High School of the Dead Episode 3 Review – Best In Show
High School of the Dead Episode 3: Zombies trapped Takashi, Saeko, Rei, and the rest in the school. Can they get to the minibus?
Film Review: The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron, Hayao Miyazaki’s first film in a decade, is both his most personal and the most ambitious in his venerated catalog. Delving into the…