Articles tagged with: Meiko Kaji

by Chris October 3, 2007
Check this out. Meiko Kaji, now in her sixties, performing Urami Bushi (Female Prisoner Scorpion’s Grudge Song). She actually looks pretty healthy for her age... ...and there's more »
by Chris May 10, 2007
Wow. Sometimes the DVD gods just smile upon you, you know? Kris and I were pondering checking out Spider-Man 3 this evening, but something told... ...and there's more »
by Chris April 29, 2007
Blind Woman’s Curse — dvd review — early! The third film in Nikkatsu/Daiei’s Rising Dragon series of female yakuza films, Blind Woman’s Curse marks quite a departure from the norm. This entry features... ...and there's more »
by Chris April 15, 2007
Female Convict Scorpion Jailhouse 41 — movie review Way back in high-school, Female Convict Scorpion Jailhouse 41 and Black Lizard served as my introduction to 1970’s Japanese exploitation cinema. I was a bit... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris April 6, 2007
With the arrival of Grindhouse in the theaters today, a lot of lists are coming out with “Grindhouse” films recommended by professional critics. Some of... ...and there's more »
by Chris December 22, 2006
Being a Meiko Kaji and Teruo Ishii, I am pretty excited about Discotek Media’s announcement that they will be releasing Blind Woman’s Curse on DVD... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris September 10, 2006
Panik House has just released a huge DVD announcement that should make Meiko Kaji, Teruo Ishii, and pinky violence fans alike smile with delight. From... ...and there's more »
by Chris August 9, 2006
Yakuza Graveyard — dvd movie review Rage, honor, betrayal, duty, racism, love. All are at the heart of Fukasaku’s magnum opus, Yakuza Graveyard, a stunning cops and Yakuza tale that... ...and there's more »
by Chris July 24, 2006
Lady in the Water — Basic Instinct 2 — Stray Cat Rock: Sex Hunter — Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie UNCUT — capsulefest movie reviews Lady in the Water Including a critic in your film, and making him the brunt of jokes and ridicule is guaranteed bad reviews, even if the... ...and there's more »
by Chris July 15, 2006
Meiko Kaji – Zenkyokushu — music review I was first introduced to Meiko Kaji’s music back in the late 1990’s with Female Convict Scorpion: Jailhouse 41. Though only my initial viewing, I... ...and there's more »
by Chris June 1, 2006
Female Prisoner 701 Scorpion: Grudge Song — movie review The last Scorpion entry starring Meiko Kaji is certainly the least of the films. Moving forward sans director Shunya Ito, this installment finds Sasori... ...and there's more »
by Chris May 14, 2006
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable — movie review These days the term fierce has been so overused by hip-hop artists, Tyra Banks, and Inside Hollywood celebrity-trash mongers, it seems to have lost its... ...and there's more »
by Chris July 21, 2005
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion (aka Joshuu 701-go: Sasori) — movie review Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion is the first film in the Scorpion trilogy, as well as the first film by director Shunya Ito. Based on the... ...and there's more »