Review of the Most Recent Zatoichi Film Adaptation I must confess this is my first real encounter with this peculiar and iconic character. Despite being a legendary fictional figure in Japanese pop culture, with decades of TV shows and movies, I had never seen anything about Zatoichi until now. The film I watched is the…
“Ichi: The Killer” is one of those films that I find difficult to discuss because, truthfully, I find them difficult to watch. I am quite impressionable, and if there is one thing that defines “Ichi: The Killer,” it is its excessive blood, gruesome deaths, and an extreme level of sadism rarely seen in cinema. Directed…
A Glimpse into the Heart of Asian Cinema War has always been a compelling theme in cinema, serving as a backdrop for stories of heroism, betrayal, and sacrifice. Asian filmmakers have masterfully crafted epic war films that not only portray intense battles but also delve into the rich cultural histories and emotional complexities of their…
Is there anything that Tadanobu Asano can’t portrait? I think I have seen him in nearly twenty completely different roles and he excels in all of them. That is why I am waiting for Watashi no Otoko (My Man) to air. It will probably be another small heartbreaking story that will catch my attention to…
Without great announcements but with a strong cast, Fly with the gold is absolutely out of the ordinary. It takes a little time to start but when it does we will be watching a story that goes beyond the classic genre of heists. Fly with the Gold immerses us in the life of a group…
This is one of the movies I waited the most just because I love to watch american-asian collaborations. When I saw the trailer, I thought, well maybe this one will be fair to the Asian cinema Industry. From that, with 47 Ronin, everyone would have access to it, love it and become fans of it.…
