So we’re about halfway into January, but we’ve completed our list of our favorite entertainments of the year, including films released in 2009, films we... ...and there's more »

Note: Sorasoi is only in town for a few more days, so I’m going to make this as brief as possible. Following the success of Funky... ...and there's more »

Directors: Katsuhito Ishii, Hajime Ishimine (aka: Aniki),and Shunichiro Miki Starring: Tadanobu Asano, Susumu Terajima, Kazue Fukiishi, Rinko Kikuchi Genre: Japan, Comedy I’ve come to dig the works... ...and there's more »

A bit more catchup. And, really, what better time than the holidays? Since my “capsules” are rather lengthy, this column now has a new title.... ...and there's more »

Summer’s over and stress is back, so, I offer up a review of a relaxing flick. Ishii seems also to have a nice hand with his... ...and there's more »

A WHACKED OUT ANIME COME TO LIFE! HE-SAID: SSM&PHG is an unabashedly cool, high-energy action/comedy filled with extremely colorful characters, subtle, yet hilarious humour, and a wonderfully... ...and there's more »