Hello everyone, In this special episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason talk about Satoshi Kon's 2003 film, Tokyo Godfathers. It's a film about mistakes, rebirth, and the true spirit of the holidays. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Enjoy the episode. NewsCowboy Bebop cancelled by Netflix after just one season.Drive My Car was announced as Japan’s entry to the Academy Awards Best International category. The only Japanese film to win in the category is Departures (2008). A shortlist of 15 finalists is to be unveiled on December 21, from which five nominees will be announced on February 8.Competition from other parts of Asia:Escape from Mogadishu (South Korea) , The Falls (Taiwan), Cliff Walkers (China), Zero to Hero (Hong Kong), Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (Bhutan), Tokyo Godfathers added to UK NetflixKeiko Nobumoto, writer on Cowboy Bebop, Cowboy Bebop The Movie, Space Dandy, and writer/creator of Wolf’s Rain, died on December 1, 2021, at the age of 57. She also wrote the script for Tokyo Godfathers…TrailerFollow 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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