Plot Deep Dive: Red Peony Gambler (1968)
April 12, 2024
From gambling halls to moonlit showdowns: a full breakdown of Oryu the Red Peony Gambler’s quest for justice! … More Plot Deep Dive: Red Peony Gambler (1968)
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Review: Black Tight Killers (1966)
February 2, 2024
Stolen gold, ninja gangs, portable canons, and all out action: a look at Nikkatsu’s colourful take on Bond. Arrivederci, Leoparda Carina! … More Review: Black Tight Killers (1966)
Review: Asiapol Secret Service (1966) x Asia-Pol (1967)
January 11, 2024
A look at the Nikkatsu / Shaw Brothers co-production that generated two almost identical films – and started a whole spy genre! … More Review: Asiapol Secret Service (1966) x Asia-Pol (1967)
Top 5 Nikkatsu Spy Films (feat: Kobayashi Akira)
December 22, 2023
International crime, cursed jewels, lost princesses, and black tight killers: five gadget-packed Nikkatsu spy films featuring Kobayashi Akira! … More Top 5 Nikkatsu Spy Films (feat: Kobayashi Akira)
Plot Deep Dive: Black Tight Killers (1966)
December 1, 2023
Stolen gold, ninja gangs, portable canons, and all out action: a full breakdown of this colourful Nikkatsu gem! … More Plot Deep Dive: Black Tight Killers (1966)
5 Films to Explore Suzuki Seijun
May 24, 2023
Five classics big and small to explore Suzuki’s opus and unique style. … More 5 Films to Explore Suzuki Seijun
Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [3] – Proxy War (1973) Part 2
May 12, 2023
1962-1963: shaky alliances, betrayals, and expulsions – and the final sparks that ignite the Hiroshima War. … More Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [3] – Proxy War (1973) Part 2
Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [3] – Proxy War (1973) Part 1
February 17, 2023
1960-1961: the troubled Muraoka succession and explosive set-up to the Hiroshima War. … More Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [3] – Proxy War (1973) Part 1
Review: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [2] – Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
February 3, 2023
His name is still whispered as a legendary Hiroshima yakuza. But no one visits his grave now. … More Review: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [2] – Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [2] – Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
January 27, 2023
1950-1955: the rise and fall of the impetuous Yamanaka Shōji, and of his firecracker nemesis Otomo Katsutoshi. … More Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [2] – Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
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