Articles tagged with: Tadanobu Asano
by Chris
June 28, 2008
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...
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by Chris
April 6, 2008
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...
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by Chris
March 14, 2007
No, I haven’t been slacking on the film reviews. It’s just that we haven’t seen a lot worth talking about. This latest batch could be...
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by Chris
December 23, 2006
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....
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by Chris
November 22, 2006
Vibrator
I do my best to see good in films these days. I think I’ve come a long way from my cranky green critic self. But...
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by Chris
September 5, 2006
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...
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by Chris
August 20, 2006
If you’re a fan of Tadanobu Asano (and who isn’t?) you know he likes to pick some oddball projects. Likewise, if you’re a fan of...
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by Chris and Kris
August 9, 2006
A lot of critics seem to be putting out their Best of Year (so far) lists, so we’ve decided to do the same. But, rather...
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by Chris
July 30, 2006
Kris and I first discovered Katsuhito Ishii with Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl and Party 7 a few years back. Most of you probably...
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by Chris
July 29, 2006
I must admit, Takeshi Kitano’s films are an acquired taste. For example, my first viewing of Sonatine I found to be quite tedious. However, upon...
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by Chris
March 13, 2006
Aman (Tadanobu Asano, Party 7, Ichi the Killer) is having a bit of trouble with his wife (Reika Hashimoto). Every time he kills her, even...
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by Chris
April 24, 2004
BEAT TAKESHI BEATDOWN To say that Zatoichi is one of cinema’s all time most iconic anti heroes would be an understatement. The tale of the...
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by Chris and Kris
August 29, 2003
WHAT’S A HOMICIDAL PSYCHOPATH TO DO?
SHE SAID:
Yakuza boss Anjo has been eviscerated. Entrails are scattered across the floor, ceiling, even the fish tank. A...
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by Chris and Kris
August 26, 2003
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...
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