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[Japanese Indie Films] Ishii Gakuryu releasing his first feature-length film in 10 years
A look at the trailer of Ishii Gakuryu, formerly Ishii Sogo’s, latest film Ikiterumono wa Inainoka
Takashi Miike’s Ace Attorney video game to film adaptation looks silly
Takashi Miike is directing the adaptation of Ace Attorney. Unfortunately, this film doesn’t look like it’ll meet Miike’s usual caliber.
A look at Matsuda Shota’s live action adaptation of Afro Tanaka
Japan Flix’s thoughts on Matsuda Shota’s latest manga to live-action adaptation, Afro Tanaka, coming out in four weeks.
Trailer for “Shiawase no Pan” – comforting Hokkaido film starring Oizumi Yo
Shiawase no Pan depicts the lives of a humble couple and the customers who visit their small bakery-cafe inn on the edge of Lake Toya, a picturesque lake in Hokkaido.
35th Japan Academy Awards (2012) announced nominees yesterday
35th Annual Japan Academy Awards nominates its 2011 best pictures and actors. Check out the trailers to refresh your memory… or to decide what movies you eventually want to see.
Riusuke Fukahori captures goldfish [contemporary Japanese art]
Riusuke Fukahori creates some of the most amazing pieces of contemporary art in Japan. His show “Goldfish Salvation” can be seen at the ICN Gallery in London.
Japan takes home three major FIFA awards at FIFA’s Ballon d’Or
Congratulations to the Japan Football Association, Norio Sasaki, and Homare Sawa
Something is off about comedian Itsuji Itao’s new film, Gekko no Kamen
There’s something “off” about comedian Itsuji Itao’s second directorial film, Gekko No Kamen, which is seeing its release on January 14th. There’s an unsettling clash between the serious tone of the movie and the comedy that the movie is originally based upon. But I’m liking it.
Waterboys director brings us another comedy, this time about grandpa robot called Robo-G
Director Shinobu Yaguchi’s latest film, Robo-G, comes out in theaters on January 14th. Other than the fact that it’s brought to you by the same director who made Waterboys, it’s got a fantastic cast including Yurika Yoshitaka, Mickey Curtis, and Naoto Takenaka, and a cute, funny premise that’s sure to deliver.
You can always look forward to “Always Sunset on Third Street”
You can look forward to the third installment of the “Always Sunset on Third Street.” Heartwarming plot, familiar characters, and an aesthetically beautiful backdrop.
