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S14E10 S14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]
We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie! Thanks so much for listening to this season of…
S14E9 S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]
Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and…
S14E8 S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]
This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring KJ…
S14E7 S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]
In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars. Hosted by Perry…
S14E6 S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]
This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse. Hosted by…
S14E5 S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]
"Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure. Hosted by Perry…
S14E4 S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]
Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We're finally discussing Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer. Hosted by Perry…
S14E3 S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]
Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Peter Divito Listen to Peter…
S14E2 S14E02 – The Blind Menace (1960) [不知火検校]
Before Zatoichi, Shintaro Katsu played another blind masseur, but a much more sinister one! Japanese film scholar Jonathan Wroot makes his debut on the show to discuss The Blind Menace! Hosted by…
S14E1 S14E01 – Creepy (2016) [クリーピー 偽りの隣人]
Season 14 of Japan On Film kicks off with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's disturbing thriller, Creepy! And joining Perry to discuss another of Kurosawa's films is returning guest and Japanese film scholar,…
S13E10 – Sonatine (1993) [ソナチネ]
We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we're discussing Takeshi Kitano's classic yakuza film, Sonatine. Thank you for listening! We'll be taking a hiatus, but will return…
S13E9 S13E09 – The Yakuza (1974) [ザ・ヤクザ]
This time around, we're taking a break from Japan-made films and instead looking at an American-made film about Japan. Fellow podcaster Kaz Wheeler makes his debut on the show to discuss Sydney…
S13E8 S13E08 – Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) [ゴジラvsキングギドラ]
Author and magician Eoin Smith joins the show for a discussion on Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, one of the Heisei-era Godzilla films involving just about everything they thought they could squeeze into…
S13E7 S13E07 – Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete (2002) [PERFECT BLUE夢なら醒めて]
In this episode, Perry is joined by returning guest Michael Hale to discuss Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete. Contrary to what some may think, this isn't a live-action adaptation of the anime, nor even…
S13E6 S13E06 – Happy Flight (2008) [ハッピーフライト]
Christopher Hood, an academic and author specializing in Japanese society and transportation, joins the show to discuss Happy Flight, a movie all about air travel in Japan. Hosted by Perry…
S13E5 S13E05 – Tokyo Godfathers (2004) [東京ゴッドファーザーズ]
Christmas comes early as Matthew Trecek of the Deskwarmers podcast joins Perry for a discussion of Satoshi Kon's beloved anime, Tokyo Godfathers. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Matthew…
S13E4 S13E04 – Vital (2004) [ヴィタール]
Writer and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns again, and this time we're discussing Shinya Tsukamoto's Vital. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer's…
S13E3 S13E03 – High and Low (1963) [天国と地獄]
YouTuber and fellow Japan resident Amanda Hartsell joins Perry in this episode to discuss capitalism and Japanese society as depicted in Akira Kurosawa's High and Low. Hosted by Perry…
S13E2 S13E02 – Weathering With You (2019) [天気の子]
Today, Perry is joined by author and filmmaker Liam Quane to talk about 2019's anime film, Weathering With You. Directed by Makoto Shinkai, this was his follow-up to the very popular Your…
S13E1 S13E01 – Gozu (2003) [極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭]
Season 13 kicks off with our 100th episode! And for this, we've got a special one. Filmmaker Warren Badenski joins Perry for a deep dive into Takashi Miike's infamously wild, wonderful, and very…
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