Episodes

  • 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
  • S11E05 – Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972) [子連れ狼 死に風に向う乳母車]

    S11E05 – Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972) [子連れ狼 死に風に向う乳母車]
    Aug 14 2024
    This week, Perry is joined by Trevor of the First Look, Final Word podcast. We've discussed the first Lone Wolf and Cub film long ago, now we're skipping the second and jumping straight into the third to discuss this action-packed samurai thriller! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Trevor Listen to Trevor on the First Look, Final Word 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 5 mins
  • S11E04 – Paprika (2006) [パプリカ]

    S11E04 – Paprika (2006) [パプリカ]
    Aug 7 2024
    Fellow Film Stories podcaster Ian Buckley returns to the show, this time to discuss Satoshi Kon's anime thriller, Paprika! We have a fun discussion peeling back the layers of this film and comparing it both to Kon's more famous Perfect Blue and a certain American film about entering dreams... Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ian Buckley Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All. 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
  • S11E03 – House (1977) [ハウス]

    S11E03 – House (1977) [ハウス]
    Jul 31 2024
    Fellow podcaster KJ Brown joins Perry for a fun discussion of the infamous 1977 horror film, House! Widely regarded as one of the weirdest movies ever produced. We dive into all the wonderful and bizarre choices at play in this film. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring KJ Brown Visit Talking Studios for KJ's podcasts. 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
  • S11E02 – Dogora (1964) [宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ]

    S11E02 – Dogora (1964) [宇宙大怪獣ドゴラ]
    Jul 24 2024
    Podcaster and screenwriter Nick Chandler joins Perry to discuss Dogora, an interesting kaiju film also directed by the great Ishiro Honda. One part monster film, one part heist film, it's a unique entry in the kaiju catalog. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Nick Chandler View Nick's website for his reviews and podcasts. 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 21 mins
  • S11E01 – Pulse (2001) [回路]

    S11E01 – Pulse (2001) [回路]
    Jul 19 2024
    In the first episode of Season 11, Perry is joined by Lindsay Nelson, an associate professor of Japanese cinema at Meiji University, to dive into Kiyoshi Kurosawa's classic horror film, Pulse! We discuss the film's prescient themes and how relevant it remains over twenty years later. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson View Lindsay's website and her film reviews. 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 9 mins