Kenji Misumi: The Quiet Master of Zatoichi and the Poetic Violence of Japanese Chanbara Cinema
Among the great directors of Japanese cinema, some names are immediately recognized around the world. Akira Kurosawa transformed the samurai […]
TOHO STUDIOS: The Studio That Defined Japanese Cinema — And Gave the World a Monster
Introduction: More Than a Film Studio In the constellation of the world’s great film studios — Hollywood’s MGM, Italy’s Cinecittà,
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The Long Take, The Sudden Burst: The Kinetic World of Shinji Sōmai
Discovering a Master Hidden in Plain Sight There’s a particular thrill that comes with discovering a filmmaker whose work feels
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Hiroshi Inagaki: Master of Japanese Period Cinema
Introduction: The Architect of Japanese Cinema’s Golden Age Hiroshi Inagaki stands as one of the towering figures in the history
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