Director: Koreeda Hirokazu Starring: Junichi Okada, Rie Miyazawa, Susumu Terajima, Tadanobu Asano Genre: Japan, Samurai, Drama Koreeda Hirokazu is the master of the saccharine. The man has managed... ...and there's more »

When I first watched and reviewed Ashura, almost a full year ago, I was struck by the smart dialog, fun story, endearing performances, and quality... ...and there's more »

Based on a play “Ashura-jô no hitomi,” and directed by Yojiro Takita of Onmyoji fame, Ashura (aka: Blood Gets in Your Eyes) is a surprisingly... ...and there's more »

I'm a huge fan of Haruki Murakami, The Wind Up Bird Chronicle being my favorite book of all time. I had often wondered about the... ...and there's more »