Meiko Kaji

  • Movie Review: Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance(1974)

    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

  • Movie  Review: Lady Snowblood(1973)

    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