Japanese Animation: What you should know
Japanese animation is a rich medium, too often considered childish. To explain this, I went through the archives and picked…
Criterion’s rare Japanese films on Hulu
Nowadays, video-distribution companies have choices. They can decide how to release (rare) films; on DVD/Blu-ray, on VOD… Knowing that the…
The Essential Japanese films of the 1970s
What happened during the 1970s to the Japanese film industry? Independents letting their imagination run wild, studios producing more violent,…
The Essential Films of Koji Wakamatsu
Koji Wakamatsu suddenly passed away on October 17, 2012. As a rebellious & prolific Japanese filmmaker, he directed more than…
Best of 2012 — Jason Gray (Loaded Films)
// What are the best asian movies of 2012? We’ve invited special guests to share their insights with you. Well,…
TOP & FLOP Asian Films of 2012
Some of the best & worst asian films of 2012: TOP Enjoyable & fun films — released & watched during…
The Essential Films of Nagisa Oshima
More than 10 years after directing his last film, Japanese filmmaker Nagisa Oshima has passed away mid-January 2013, leaving behind…
In The World of Sion Sono
An introduction to Japanese director Sion Sono! With journalist Stephane du Mesnildot (Cahiers du cinema, moderator of this masterclass) acting as your…
From the set of Sion Sono’s Tokyo Tribe
“This is not your average Japanese movie. This is rap plus fighting action!” – Producer Yoshinori Chiba (Cold Fish, Guilty…
Interview with Xavier Jamaux (Drug War)
Let’s begin the year 2014 with this long-awaited project! We’ve had the opportunity to meet Xavier Jamaux, the composer who worked…
