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
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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
Diamonds in the Sand – London Film Festival 2025
Contrasting locations of Tokyo and Manila form part of Lily Franky’s journey in search of happiness after a couple ofContinue Reading
Angel’s Egg – Fantastic Fest 2025
Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii’s anime feature Angel’s Egg has been given a 4K restoration by GKIDS and is playing atContinue Reading
Film Review: Dear Stranger (2025)
An Asian couple living in New York have to face the fragility of their marriage when their young son goes missing. DearContinue Reading
Film Review: Happyend (2025)
Set in an extremely near-future Tokyo, a group of final year high-school students face up to a society increasingly usingContinue Reading
Blu-ray Review: Radiance Films’ Shinobi Vol. 2
Raizo Ichikawa is back as the original Ninja in Radiance Films’ Blu-Ray box set Shinobi Vol. 2. The Film Shinobi 4:Continue Reading