Japan On Film

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  • Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades. In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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  • S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]

    S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]
    Sep 3 2024
    Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on The Old Switch-a-roo and follow him on Letterboxd. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]

    S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]
    Aug 27 2024
    Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his podcast, Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • S11E06 – Drunken Angel (1948) [酔いどれ天使]

    S11E06 – Drunken Angel (1948) [酔いどれ天使]
    Aug 20 2024
    Jamie Ryder, author and proprietor of Yamato Magazine, stops by the show to discuss Akira Kurosawa's gangster classic, Drunken Angel! Notable for being the first of Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune's string of collaborations, it also contains a number of themes Kurosawa would continue to explore throughout his career. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jamie Ryder Follow Jamie at Yamato Magazine and read his book, Japanese Fighting Heroes: Warriors, Samurai, and Ronins JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
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