Podcasts about japanese new wave

Our Grand Tour reaches one of its strangest destinations this week as we complete our trilogy of Tezuka Osamu-themed episodes with a look at the Animerama Trilogy, a collection of three experimental animated films for adults created by Mushi Productions between 1969 and 1973. Coinciding with the Japanese New Wave movement and the rise of ‘Pink Films,' these movies are stylistically anarchic, occasionally graphic, and range from irreverent and immature to startlingly sophisticated. Consisting of 1969's A Thousand & One Nights, 1970's Cleopatra, and 1973's Belladonna of Sadness, all directed by Yamamoto Eiichi, these films were part of a global wave of efforts to make elaborate feature animation aimed squarely at adults, and while none were successful enough to pull Mushi Pro out of bankruptcy, they have endured as a fascinating experiment from a time when anime was still finding itself – and the last film, Belladonna of Sadness, is absolutely a masterpiece within its own right. Enjoy, and come back next week as we put on our tin-foil hats, get paranoid, and watch the classic 2006 anime Welcome to the N.H.K.! Time Chart:Theme Song: 0:00:00 – 0:01:15Intro and History: 0:01:15 – 0:31:21A Thousand & One Nights Review: 0:31:21 – 1:26:29Eyecatch Break 1: 1:26:29 – 1:27:14Cleopatra Review: 1:27:14 – 2:09:43Eyecatch Break 2: 2:09:43 – 2:09:59Belladonna of Sadness Review: 2:09:59 – 3:25:21End Theme: 3:25:21 – 3:26:22Subscribe to our YouTube channels! Japanimation Station: https://www.youtube.com/c/japanimationstation  Purely Academic: https://www.youtube.com/@purelyacademicpodcastRead Jonathan Lack's movie reviews and stay up to date with all our podcast projects at https://www.jonathanlack.comSubscribe to PURELY ACADEMIC, our monthly variety podcast about movies, video games, TV, and more: https://purelyacademic.simplecast.comRead Jonathan's book 200 Reviews in Paperback or on Kindle – https://a.co/d/bLx53vK“Welcome to Japanimation Station” – Music by Thomas Lack, Lyrics by Sean Chapman, featuring Hatsune Miku. “Rolled Into One” – Music & Lyrics by Thomas Lack, featuring Hatsune Miku. https://www.thomaslack.com

Episode 57 - It is an exciting week as 1/2 of us travel to Japan to record the conclusion of our 10 week series on the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. Please excuse the audio for this one since Marco and Ragucci were recording from a phone inside of a mini camper van in a parking lot. And while this week's film, The Man Who Left his Will on Film (1970) might not of been everyone's favorite, it was a memorable conclusion to a memorable two months. At the end we break down our top New Wave films, and then Pete introduces next month's theme: La Banlieu (The suburbs) of France. Join us next week for the first film: La Haine (1995) And as always you can email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 56 - Another week, another doozy of a Japanese New Wave film. We watch Eros Plus Massacre (1969), which according to David Desser's book of the same title, encompasses all of the themes we have been exploring in this series. This week and next we wrap up our coverage of the Japanese New Wave by looking at three films that summarize these themes. Join us as we dive in and make sure to join us next week as we wrap up the series and find out what Pete has in store for us in December. Next week: The Man Who Left his Will on Film (1970) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 55 - This is week 8 of our 10 week deep dive into the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. This week we watch and discuss Apart from Life (1970) directed by Kei Kumai. This one is a deep cut of Japanese cinema which covers more in depth the issue of discrimination in post war Japan, an issue that was not often addressed. Apart from Life tackles the issue head on by featuring once again Koreans, but also throws in atomic bomb survivors, catholics and the burakumin. What happens? Tune in to find out. And tune in next week as we cover another doozy: Eros + Massacre (1969) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 54 - It is week 7 of our 10 week deep dive into the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. This week we watch and discuss Death By Hanging (1968), directed by Oshima Nagisa, which explores the topic of Korean discrimination in Post-War Japan. Few films explore this topic of the plight of first generation Koreans in Post-War Japan, and this is a big one. In Death By Hanging a young Korean man survives an execution and the executioners try to figure out what to do with him. Who better to break this down than us. We also watch a short documentary of the same theme called Diary of Yunbogi Boy (1965). Join us for the... fun? An you can alway email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 53 - This month we return once again to Japan. This is part 6 of our two month, 10 part deep dive into the films of the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. This week we pick up where we left off last time and explore the sub theme of the representation of women in the Japanese New Wave films. We discuss Onibaba (1964). And who better to explore this theme than 4 middle aged American white dudes. But to add a bit of cache to the crew, Marco is live from a farm in Japan. Join us for the fun. And join us next week for our discussion of Korean discrimination in 1960's Japan when we watch and discuss Death by Hanging (1968). email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Episode 52 - 9, 10... QQ's back again. We are back and just in time to wrap up Halloween. We finish our October coverage of the Elm Street Franchise with Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994). And as we have been doing all month, we dive into the definitive Elm St documentary, Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy. Join us for the fun as we wrap up this month and give our overall impressions and rankings. And join us next month as we switch gears and return to the films of The Japanese New Wave. Next up: Onibaba. Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

This is the 5th week of our deep dive into the Japanese New Wave films of the 1960's. This week we tackle another film by Imamura Shohei; The Insect Woman (1963). This one shared a lot of the themes of previous weeks and left us with even more questions about this era in Japanese film. Join us as we break it down, and join us next week as we take a break from Japan. Pete unveils next month's theme of films About Face. Next week: The Man Who Laughs (1928). Email all inquires and complaints to: mracfilmclub@gmail.com

This is part 4 of our 10 part coverage of Japanese New Wave Cinema of the 1960's. This week we cover another Teshigahara film: The Face of Another (1966), and continue the discussion of identity. There was also a guest appearance from a new host, 3D Pete, and there are even talks of making him a permanent host replacing regular Pete. Tune in next week to find out what happens as we watch The Insect Woman (1963) before taking a hiatus from the Japanese New Wave, as 3D Pete reveals next month's theme. Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

We are plugging away at our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema. This week we enter into the theme of Identity and watch Teshigahara's Woman in the Dunes (1964). We also explore more of Imamura with the supplemental The Pornographers (1966). As of late we have been trying to cover way too much in too little time, and this week is no exception. We hope you are keeping up. At the end of this series each of us will be revealing our top 10 Japanese New wave films, and even Pete will have seen 10. Tune in next week as we continue this theme and watch The Face of Another (1966). Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Welcome to week 2 of our deep dive into Japanese New Wave cinema of the 1960's. This week we continue to explore the themes of youth and ideology, the Japanese film industry and American occupation in post war Japan. Yeah, it is a lot to cover so we went over 2 hours this week. The main film in discussion is Pigs and Battleships (1961) by director Imamura Shohei, and some supplemental discussion of Tokyo Drifter (1966). Pigs, Yakuza and QQ, Oh my! Next week we move onto the theme of identity with Woman in the Dunes (1964). Email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Welcome to the start our 10 week coverage of the Japanese New Wave cinema. Marco and Ragucci are teaming up to host the next two months, where we will be diving into Japan in the 1960's through a series of themes. The theme of the first two weeks is Youth and Ideology. We kick things off by discussing Night and Fog in Japan (1960) and the supplemental viewing, Cruel Story of Youth (1960), both directed by Oshima Nagisa. There is a lot to take in, so sit back, pour some Japanese whiskey and enjoy. Next week we will continue with this theme by watching and discussing Pigs and Battleships (1966) As always you can email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

Pack your bags, pack lightly and be prepared to never be allowed to come back again because we are heading to North Korea. This week we tap into the not so frequently discussed films of North Korea as Brian introduces us to Pulgasari (1985), as well as the supplemental My Home Village (1949). Tune in to hear us discuss the films along with the incredible real life story of an abducted film director and actress. We couldn't make this up if we tried. We also find out next month's theme, as Marco and Ragucci reveal they are teaming up for a two month long deep dive into the Japanese New Wave of the 1960's. Get ready! Next week: Night and Fog in Japan (1960) email us at mracfilmclub@gmail.com

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Hanna, James, and Brandon discuss a selection of films from the Japanese New Wave, starting with Seijun Suzuki's surreal pop-art hitman thriller Branded to Kill (1967) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 01:48 Shock Corridor (1963) 06:53 Point Blank (1967) 13:00 Mind Game (2004) 17:24 The Contestant (2024) 23:32 The Japanese New Wave 28:35 Branded to Kill (1967) 43:18 Giants & Toys (1958) 56:01 Woman in the Dunes (1964) 1:12:03 The Pornographers (1966)

Virginia dives into the world of Japanese New Wave with her guest Rachel. Join the conversation as Rachel and Virginia explore films like Kwaidan, Face of Another, Himiko, Woman in The Dunes and Double Suicide. And so many other topics. Follow @LosAngelesFilm_Club

Willem Dafoe joins Tabitha and Cooper to share Onibaba, the 1964 film by the prolific and pioneering Japanese filmmaker Kaneto Shindô. Literally translated as “Demon Hag”, Onibaba is a tale of a mother and daughter-in-law's murderous quest for survival in the midst of Japan's medieval civil war. When a man returning from war enters the picture and latent primal urges emerge, all hell breaks loose. The striking black-and-white imagery and percussive soundtrack make for a wildly kinetic ride that is both terrifying and delightful .As Willem shares what he loves about this classic of the Japanese New Wave, we also learn a bit about Kaneto Shindo's extraordinary life, art, and career. Plus, what it is about making film and theater that keeps him inspired, the importance of being in the moment, and the visceral power of cinematic storytelling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

     This week Japanuary 2024 kicks off with a pair of films about bold, strong women who refuse to compromise to their oppressive societies and the idiots they love.     Kinta is put in charge of his Yakuza gang's pig farm and dreams of the large paydays that were vaguely promised. Haruko, his girlfriend, works as a waitress and dreams of getting away from their port city that only lives on the whim of the nearby American Navy base. When Kinta's bosses push him to be the fall guy in a murder and Haruko' mother pushes her to be the paid mistress of an American business man. Shōhei Imamura's breakthrough work and a masterpiece of the Japanese New Wave, Pigs and Battleships.     On Jeanne's wedding night, the local baron and his courtiers brutally violate her in a ritual deflowering. That night she begins to see visions of a phallic spirit that offers her power and her fortunes rise until they lead to ever increasing clashes between Jeanna and the ruling class. Mushi Production's final entry in their Animerama series of adult animations with gorgeous watercolors designed by Kuni Fukai, Belladonna of Sadness.     All that and Dave sings a jaunty tune, Kevin closes the books on last year, and Tyler unfurls his hoard of Japanese erotic cinema. Join us, won't you?    Episode 342- Bay of Witches

Zach and Rashmi must face off against a terrifying vampire blob from beyond the stars as they unpack Hajime Sato's 1968 cult horror classic GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL! Tune in for a chat that ranges the gamut from adoration of practical effects to how the film comes around in the wake of Japanese New Wave. PLUS: We can't praise Tobe Hooper's LIFEFORCE enough.

 Two dear friends and Film Festival colleagues attempt to bridge the gaps of their long-distance relationship AND their own film educations through a bi-weekly screening and discussion project of the gap films that have eluded their cinematic discovery.On this week's call, Scott and Jack explore the stylish and TRAGICALLY cool masterwork from Japanese cult auteur Seijun Suzuki- BRANDED TO KILL (1967)Join us as we discuss the legacy of the Japanese New Wave, yakuza cult offerings, and why there would NEVER have been a Tarantino without Seijun Suzuki...

Seijun Suzuki was one of the finest directors of the Japanese New Wave. Eric and Jason thought this was a good time to look at perhaps Suzuki's most famous works, Tokyo Drifter and Branded to Kill, and have a great time talking about why these are such special and fantastic films. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-sacks/message

In this episode Sam and Alana continue to explore the foreign film movements that served as precursors to New Hollywood. The focus is on Japan and its studio-mandated ‘New Wave' which allowed for salacious sex, violence, and a more anti-nationalistic worldview. In the spotlight are two very different films: Crazed Fruit directed by Kō Nakahira and Tokyo Drifter by Seijun Suzuki. Topics include: the Sun Tribe phenomenon and Japanese youth culture, pop art stylism, the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and whether two brothers can romance the same lady and still remain “chill".Click Here for show notes

“Nobody said I'm not in. We're just out of cognac.”    With Lupin the 3rd Part III, Lupin officially the enters the 1980s and he's got a new attitude, a new look, and a new jacket – a pink one! The Pink Jacket Adventures, as this series has come to be known, is one of the weirder and wilder chapters in Lupin history, with Yuzo Aoki leading a talented team of animators to create a take on Lupin that's both uniquely stylish and highly varied, with character designs shifting from episode to episode and sometimes scene to scene, and the series' second half employing a particularly cartoon-y, Looney Tunes-esque approach to motion and mayhem. Meanwhile, iconic Japanese New Wave director Seijun Suzuki wrote one of the boldest and most bonkers Lupin episodes of all time, and co-directed The Legend of the Gold of Babylon, the Part III film released in 1985, which we also discuss on today's show alongside 20 episodes from Part III (see the full list below). It's one of the most memorable periods for Lupin the 3rd, and also one of the most rewarding.    Enjoy, and come back next week as we look at a transitionary period in the history of Lupin with a selection of films and specials from 1987 to 1995 – The Fuma Conspiracy, Bye-Bye Lady Liberty, Voyage to Danger, and Farewell to Nostradamus!     Time Chart: Theme Song: 0:00:00 – 0:01:20 Intro & History: 0:01:20 – 0:10:44 Lupin VIII: 0:10:44 – 0:22:46 History Continued: 0:22:46 – 0:50:06 Eyecatch Break 1: 0:50:06 – 0:50:38  Episode-by-episode Review: 0:50:38 – 3:01:47 Eyecatch Break 2: 3:01:47 – 3:02:14 The Legend of the Gold of Babylon: 3:02:14 – 3:52:09  End Credits: 3:52:09 – 3:53:24   Support the show at Ko-fi ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/weeklystuff   Subscribe to The Weekly Stuff Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheWeeklyStuffPodcast   Follow The Weekly Stuff Wordcast newsletter for regular updates and extra content!  https://weeklystuff.substack.com   Visit our website and subscribe to Japanimation Station on all podcast platforms: http://japanimationstation.com/   Subscribe to The Weekly Stuff Podcast on all podcast platforms: http://www.weeklystuffpodcast.com   “Welcome to Japanimation Station!” Lyrics by Sean Chapman, Music by Thomas Lack, featuring Hatsune Miku. https://www.thomaslack.com   Full list of episodes watched:    1 - "The Gold Is Beckoning Lupin" 3 - Greetings to Hell's Angel  7 - The Man Called Death Gurve  11 - The Ruby Sheds Bloody Tears 13 - Variations on Getting Carried Away 18 - Showtime Reeks of Death  23 - Operation: Beirut Mobile Bank Robbery 24 - Sleep Peacefully, Friend 27 - Codename: Star of Alaska 28 - The Star of Alaska is a One-way Ticket to Hell 30 - A Cocktail Named Revenge 31 - A Turnabout, a Comeback, and a Reversal 34 - "Manhattan Crisis" 37 - "Pops Boils over with Rage" 38 - Leticia who Loved Lupin 40 - A Lotto Ticket to Riot 44 - "Our Papa's a Thief" 46 - Soaring on Scrap Wings 49 - The Day Pops Got Adopted  50 - "Orders to Destroy the Atomic Sub Ivanov"

It's the one year anniversary of Bad Dad Rad Dad, the week after the Oscars, and the end of The Last of Us season 1. There is a lot to discuss and a lot to celebrate. In episode schfifty-five, Kylie and Elliott talk about the movies they watched over the past week while searching for better cinematic dads. Along the way, they see a mystery movie at their favourite cinema, welcome more messy and complex depictions of motherhood, discover a burgeoning love for Japanese New Wave, and promise they'll watch Scream movies forever and always. This week's movies are: Near Dark (1987), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), The Lost Daughter (2021), Scream VI (2023), The Seventh Seal (1957), Funeral Parade of Roses (1969).Watch the beautiful music video (directed by Jane Schoenbrun and featuring Scream V and VI's Jasmin Savoy Brown) for Lucy Dacus's beautiful song "Night Shift." Follow along onInstagram: @baddad.raddadLetterboxd: kylieburton Letterboxd: ElliottKuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan is the only country in the G7 that does not fully recognise same-sex marriage or partnership. A group based in Australia called "Gender Free Japanese" hopes to use the 2022 Mardi Gras Parade to push for a society where marriage is not defined by sex or gender.

On the second episode of Adventures Through Asian Cinema, Ben and Jack take a look at two more stone cold classics of Japanese cinema. Dipping into the Japanese New Wave of the 1960s, we talk about Teshigahara's existentialist masterpiece The Face of Another, before Ben does a deep dive on the life and career of Kon Ichikawa and we talk about An Actor's Revenge. Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram - @AsianCinemaPod We also welcome any and all emails and feedback about our show - adventuresthroughasiancinema@gmail.com Follow Jack and Ben on Letterboxd for more reviews, lists, and general musings on all sort of cinema!

While I've been knee-deep in Japanese New Wave cinema, it's important to recognize, not only the socio-political and cultural norms that those filmmakers were railing against, but also the filmmaking theory that they were rebelling against as well. Enter Yasujirō Ozu and his masterpiece, which is largely indicative of a more conservative understanding of Japan than the New Wave masters were concerned with, least of which Shohei Imamura, who was a disciple of Ozu who worked on Tokyo Story as well. So let's delve into one of the greatest films ever constructed and see how it might affect us! Background Music: Night on the Docks by Kevin MacLeod

Are you trapped in a pit sand? under a collapsed cave? were you fired illegally? did your son wish you couldn't lie for one day? Then we have the solution! Listen to Episode 40 of Thief's Monthly Movie Loot and you'll hear testimonials from people just like you. Check it out!00:00:00 - 00:04:04 -- Intro00:04:04 - 00:18:49 -- The Main Loot00:04:04 - 00:06:06 -- Woman in the Dunes00:06:06 - 00:09:03 -- Ace in the Hole00:09:03 - 00:10:46 -- The Game00:10:46 - 00:12:55 -- Beyond the Black Rainbow00:12:55 - 00:15:57 -- Philadelphia00:15:57 - 00:18:49 -- Liar Liar00:18:49 - 00:24:13 -- The Minor Loot00:24:13 - 00:24:46 -- The Next Loot00:24:46 - 00:27:29 -- Closing & OutroMusic: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The HeistGhost clip (c) Universal Pictures

Well, folks, things have heated up considerably since I started doing these reviews last fall. I've reached out to so many great distributors and all of them have been kind, helpful, and generous with what they allow access to and there are some genuinely amazing new discoveries this past month. Joining the round-up we have Arrow Video with its release of post-war Japanese New Wave director Yasuzo Masumura's cult satire Giant and Toys, a movie about avarice and the water/vinegar mix of western influence on Japanese salaryman culture. In association with Arrow, MVD's “Rewind Collection” has put out an extended director's cut of a 1997 Hong Kong action-cinema-inspired barnburner, Drive. Criterion comes in strong with its own underrated film in the Tyrone Power carny-noir Nightmare Alley, based off of the controversial and extremely racy novel of the same name by William Lindsay Gresham. Fun City Editions returns this month with a little seen Robert Forrest/Nancy Kwan two-hander called Walking the Edge, a low-budget and slick-sounding neo-noir and revenge film. However, our main segment focuses on two art-centric docs released by Kino Lorber: the impassioned and red-hot Chris McKim documentary about queer East Village artist David Wojnarowicz, Wojanrowicz: F**k You You F*ggot F**ker, as well as the more whimsical and pragmatic look into graphic artist M.C. Escher's process, life, and dreams with M.C. Escher: Journey to Infinity. Joining me for that segment will be the lovely and engaging new Operations and Visual Arts Manager at the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, Amanda Hutchins! Honestly, May has probably been the most interesting month to date, filled with movies packing much style, heft, and aesthetic. Give it a listen and I'm sure you'll find something to watch while the cicadas hum in the background as spring winds down and summer starts peeking its head through. If you want to read my thoughts on some films that didn't quite make the cut, head on over to the IU Cinema Blog and check those out!

In this very NSFW episode, Bart & Jenna discuss the boundary pushing films of 1969 Japan, one of their favorite New Wave movements. Replete with nudity, graphic violence and sexual themes abound, it’s some of the weirdest stuff they’ve covered yet.

A few final thoughts on our viewing experiment that documented the years 1962-1969 in Hollywood along with a couple detours to the French New Wave and the Japanese New Wave.   We also share our watchlists of favorite discoveries as well as films in our queue to watch immediately.

Do you have what it takes to be No. 1? While watching ‘Branded To Kill’ (1967), did you have any idea what was going on? How far did you get into the movie before figuring out that we aren’t meant to understand what is happening? How did you feel when you reached that crucial point? It’s new wave meets absurdist subversion in this Yakuza production line film. What could have been a truly run-of-the-mill quick-turnaround gangster movie became something wildly more memorable in the hands of Seijun Suzuki, the now-celebrated Japanese director. Boiling rice, butterflies, and bullets all punctuate this beautifully shot and completely insane story about nerve-wracked hitmen. Find out who is No. 1 in Episode 24! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/framesandfools/message

As we work our way thru the 1960's, we'll take the occasional break from Hollywood to look as some other countries and films movements that helped the massive transition that took place during this decade. Today, a very brief look at the Japanese New Wave via two of the greats; Seijun Suzuki (Branded to Kill) and Nagisa Oshima (Night and Fog in Japan & Death by Hanging). Also recommended: Kill! / A Colt is My Passport / Pigs in Battleships / Black Lizard / Genocide / The Pornographers / Tokyo Drifter 

Week 3 of Pride Month has been gifted to us by guest Caitlin Casiello, as we discuss the 1969 Japanese New Wave masterpiece, Funeral Parade of Roses. Join us as we discuss....quite a lot of stuff actually. We're wrapping up the month next week with Joey Lee and But I'm a Cheerleader!

In this week’s episode, Chris and the returning Aruba wander the arid deserts of entrapment and identity with Hiroshi Teshigahara’s Woman in the Dunes (1964). They talk about the influential Japanese New Wave and Teshigahara’s place in it, the themes of identity and obligation within an uncaring society, whether or not this can be considered a love story, the crossover appeal of this important cult hit, and of course SAAAAAAANNNNNNNDDDDDD!!! If you enjoyed please give a like or share and make sure to follow us on all the social media sites and help us grow.

Chris is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White to continue Mike White March with a look at quite possibly the finest example of Japanese New Wave cinema, Yoshishige Yoshida's Eros + Massacre. The film focuses on two separate storylines: the final days of anarchist Sakae Ōsugi before his assassination and the lives of two students Eiko and Wada as they research the teachings and philosophy of Ōsugi. It's a three and a half hour epic that traverses separate timelines and multiple characters and their lives.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw at @KultureStach, Eric Kniss at @tychomagnetics and Kulture Shocked at @KultureShocked. The music is Wovoka's “Lament,” and Da DeCypher's “Two Step featuring Ben-Jamin”; big thanks to both for allowing us to use their tracks. Also, make sure to check out Rainbow Comics, Cards, and Collectibles for all of your pop culture needs. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page.

Chris is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White to continue Mike White March with a look at Toshio Matsumoto's Funeral Parade of Roses. The film follows Eddie, a Japanese transvestite, who unknowingly becomes a participant in his own Oedipus Rex adaptation. It's another fantastic entry into the Japanese New Wave movement and a film that transcends explanation and genre.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw at @KultureStach, Eric Kniss at @tychomagnetics and Kulture Shocked at @KultureShocked. The music is Wovoka's “Lament,” and Da DeCypher's “Two Step featuring Ben-Jamin”; big thanks to both for allowing us to use their tracks. Also, make sure to check out Rainbow Comics, Cards, and Collectibles for all of your pop culture needs. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page.

Chris is joined by The Projection Booth's Mike White to kick off Mike White March with a look at the first Japanese New Wave film, Nagisa Ôshima's Death by Hanging. The film follows R, an ethnic Korean living in Japan, who survives being executed by hanging only to have his entire life and being examined by the Japanese justice system. It's a black comedy that turns the mirror on not only Japanese culture but also the criminal justice system and racism.As always, you can follow Chris Stachiw at @KultureStach, Eric Kniss at @tychomagnetics and Kulture Shocked at @KultureShocked. The music is Wovoka's “Lament,” and Da DeCypher's “Two Step featuring Ben-Jamin”; big thanks to both for allowing us to use their tracks. Also, make sure to check out Rainbow Comics, Cards, and Collectibles for all of your pop culture needs. You can also subscribe to the Kulturecast on iTunes here. Also, don't forget to check out our official Facebook page for news, upcoming reviews, contests, and new content along with our Patreon page.

We are continuing our theme of Japanese New Wave on this weeks episode with our friend Chris Davis! First, we discuss the Suzuki hitman movie BRANDED TO KILL.  Then we dive into the controversial sex driven true story IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES.  Opinions are highly charged in this one. Tune in at the end to hear what next month's theme, and selections of movies are.  Please send any and all feedback to anotherlookpod@gmail.com.  Please check us out on Facebook and YouTube, and rate/review/subscribe on iTunes!

For our first theme of 2018, we are discussing the movement of films known as Japanese New Wave! On this episode, we dive into ONIBABA, and THE FACE OF ANOTHER. Will our foreign-film-loving co-host enjoy these films? Please send any and all feedback to anotherlookpod@gmail.com.  Please check us out on Facebook/YouTube, and rate/review/subscribe on iTunes!

On this episode, Derek and Matt talk about Atomic Blonde, Teshigahara films, finding the Kernel of truth in comments and taking suggestions, as well as festival films: Flipped Out, The Wave, Mondays, Dress Rehearsal, and Witch-Hunt.

Happy 2017! Enjoy music from Viparata Piengsuwan, surf legend Takeshi Terauchi and the Bunnys, Sun City Girls, Japanese New Wave group Chakra, Millie Small, Testpattern, The Byrds with "Moog Raga," Osvaldo Gaona and Los Comuneros, Loncie Malloy, and more.

Cruel Story of Youth, the 1960 film from Nagisa Oshima, tells the tale of two teens against the backdrop of the ANPO protests. The film was at the forefront of the Japanese New Wave cinema movement.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cruel Story of Youth, the 1960 film from Nagisa Oshima, tells the tale of two teens against the backdrop of the ANPO protests. The film was at the forefront of the Japanese New Wave cinema movement.

Boil some rice and kick back with our discussion of Seijun Suzuki's madcap Yakuza film, Branded to Kill. We're joined by Coffin Jon of VCinema and Bill By Force of Outside the Cinema.