Big Bad Film Festival 2026: A Day of Reckoning (Day Three – Part Two)
The Fourth Annual Big Bad Film Fest closes out with screenings of Monde Match and Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning. Continue Reading
Tag: Japan
Blu-ray Review: Radiance Films’ The Boxer (Limited Edition)
A has-been boxer and never-will-be boxer get a chance at glory in the wonderful Japanese sports drama The Boxer. New to Blu-rayContinue Reading
The Mouths – Fantasia Film Festival 2026
Our Fantasia Film Festival 2026 coverage continues with the return of Ju-on: Grudge director Takashi Shimizu with an all-new brilliant horror film, TheContinue Reading
When You Open the Door – Fantasia Film Festival 2026
Our Fantasia Film Festival 2026 coverage continues with the unique Japanese Werewolf film When You Open the Door. Director Eriko Katagiri’sContinue Reading
Break Free – Fantasia Film Festival 2026
Our Fantasia Film Festival 2026 coverage continues with Break Free; a Yakuza enforcer becomes a TikTok dancing sensation. Break Free is aContinue Reading
Tokyo Nightfall – Raindance Film Festival (2026)
Darkness and sadness prevail in this portrait of desperation and loneliness among a group of Tokyo’s young people. Receiving itsContinue Reading
Nameless – Raindance Film Festival 2026
A bizarre crime, in broad daylight, with no obvious motive opens Nameless, and the hunt for the violent, unknown assailant begins. AdaptedContinue Reading
Film Review: Memorizu (2026)
A touching and very human debut feature from Japanese writer/director Miiku Sakanishi on connection with others and how (and why)Continue Reading
Film Review: Kokuho (2025)
An epic tale of friendship, rivalry and commitment to one’s art, Kokuho is a glorious representation of kabuki theatre and was Japan’sContinue Reading
4K UHD Review: GKIDS’ The Boy and the Beast (Steelbook Edition)
Writer/Director Mamoru Hosoda’s The Boy and the Beast makes its 4K UHD debut in a beautiful Steelbook Edition from GKIDS. The FilmContinue Reading