
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 J... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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 shortly for Season 14!
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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 Pollack's The Yakuza!
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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 a Godzilla film.
Hosted by Perry Constantine
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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 an adaptation of the novel it was based on. Instea... more
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Perry is a great host and provides a lot of insights!
[My name is Michael Hale and, as a disclamir, I was fortunate enough to have interviewed the host of Japan on Film for a forthcoming episode release]
I have long adored Japanese film ever since I watched Tokyo Story many, many years ago. In the West, in my opinion, popular reviews of Japanese media tend to focus on samurai, anime, or some manner of combination. I was excited when the Japan on Film podcast launched just because Yojimbo was to be the first episode covered, but what convinced me i... more
If you're looking to get some background and context on classic Japanese films, this is the place to start. Looking forward to more!
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This podcast explores the diverse and rich landscape of Japanese cinema, covering a variety of genres such as anime, kaiju, J-horror, and exploitation films, among others. Through in-depth discussions and reviews, the host and guests provide listeners not just with film critiques but also with valuable cultural context around the movies, linking them to broader themes in Japanese society, history, and culture. Each episode often features a different film, accompanied by lively conversations that highlight both classic and contemporary cinematic works. With a commitment to showcasing the peculiar and extraordinary aspects of Japanese filmmaking, the podcast appeals to both casual viewers and serious cinephiles looking to deepen their underst... more
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