Articles tagged with: Tadanobu Asano

by Chris June 28, 2008
Hana (aka: Hana yori no maho) — dvd movie review 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 »
by Chris April 6, 2008
Funky Forest: The First Contact movie review 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 »
by Chris March 14, 2007
Love & Pop, Princess Raccoon, Silver — in-brief movie reviews 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris December 23, 2006
Party 7 — Dragon Head — Running On Karma — in brief movie reviews 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 »
by Chris November 22, 2006
Vibrator — G@ME — Rampo Jigoku — capsulefest movie reviews 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris September 5, 2006
A Taste of Tea (aka: Cha no Aji) — movie review 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 »
by Chris August 20, 2006
Screwed (aka: Neji-Shiki) — dvd movie review 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... ...and there's more »
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... ...and there's more »
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... ...and there's more »
by Chris July 29, 2006
Takeshis’ — movie review 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris March 13, 2006
Survive Style 5+ — movie review 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris April 24, 2004
Zatoichi (2003) — movie review — screener! 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris August 29, 2003
Ichi the Killer (aka: Koroshiya 1) — he said, she said — movie review 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... ...and there's more »
by Chris and Kris August 26, 2003
Sharkskin Man and Peach Hip Girl (aka: Samehada Otoko to Momojiri Onna) — he said, she said — movie review 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 »