Japanese Movies
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Movie Review: Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance(1974)
In the wake of the successful movie Lady Snowbird (1973) came its sequel, Love Song of Vengeance, a year later. Meiko Kaji reprises her role as the ravishing yet deadly katana-wielding assassin, Yuki. Directed once again by Toshiya Fujita, the movie features fine performances, great sets and cinematography, and some impressive action sequences. However, it Read more
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Movie Review: Lady Snowblood(1973)
Today, we look at a Japanese classic action movie and revenge thriller that was a huge inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. Directed by Toshiya Fujita and starring Meiko Kaji in the lead role, Snowblood is gory and violent but features some excellent, visually appealing scenes and slick cinematography. The movie is based on a Read more
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Movie Review: Throne of Blood (1957)
Once again, we will look at another adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” but set in Feudal Japan. “Throne of Blood,” a Japanes movie, directed by the iconic Akira Kurosawa, is considered by many to be one of the play’s best adaptations, though it has a few changes from the original. Despite being shot Read more
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Movie Review: Rashomon (1950)
Rashomon, is a psychological thriller, a crime story, a phenomenon, a trendsetter and a timeless masterpiece. It is and will continue be discussed analyzed, dissected and imitated for decades to come. It is a movie that questions the morality of humanity itself, and looks into the human soul for answers. The Japanese film would become Read more
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