Gamblers & Drifters

Yakuza Eiga & 1960s/70s Japanese Cinema

5 Yakuza Films to Discover the Genre

January 8, 2023

New to yakuza films and unsure where to start? Here are five classics to dive into this rich genre. … More 5 Yakuza Films to Discover the Genre

Review: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [1] (1973)

January 7, 2023

A new kind of violence replaced the old in lawless Japan. It was every man for himself amidst the chaos. … More Review: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [1] (1973)

Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [1] (1973)

January 4, 2023

1946-1956: the formative years of Hirono Shōzō and the Yamamori family, one backstab at a time. … More Plot Deep Dive: Battles Without Honor and Humanity [1] (1973)