4.0
The Maiku Hama Trilogy – Third Window
David Brook reviews KaizĂ´ Hayashi's quirky Japanese noir films, which are being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.
4.0
4.0
Shinobi Vol. 2 – Radiance
David Brook reviews Radiance Films' latest collection of Shinobi films from the 1960s, starring RaizĹŤ Ichikawa.
Interview with Jasper Sharp
Guy Adams interviews the author, disc producer, filmmaker and Japanese cinema expert Jasper Sharp about Japanese sex cinema.
4.0
Takashi Ishii: 4 Tales of Nami – Third Window
David Brook reviews Third Window Films' 4-film Blu-ray collection of erotic thrillers/dramas from Takashi Ishii.
5.0
Ran – Studiocanal
David Brook reviews Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece Ran, which has been given a new 4K restoration.
4.0
The Beast to Die – Radiance
David Brook reviews TĂ´ru Murakawa's disturbing crime drama, which is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
4.0
The Tale of Oiwa’s Ghost – Radiance
David Brook reviews Tai KatĂ´'s take on a classic Japanese ghost story. It's being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
4.0
The Rapacious Jailbreaker – Radiance
David Brook reviews Sadao Nakajima's violent prison-break movie, starring Hiroki Matsukata. It's being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
3.5
A Samurai in Time – Third Window
David Brook reviews Junichi Yasuda's charming indie dramedy, which is being released on Blu-ray by Third Window Films.
4.0
Yakuza Wives – 88 Films
David Brook reviews Hideo Gosha's female-centered crime drama, which is being released on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
4.0
Night of the Felines – 88 Films
David Brook reviews Noboru Tanaka's unusual Roman Porno drama, which is being released on Blu-ray by 88 Films.
3.5
A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness – Radiance
David Brook reviews Seijun Suzuki's return to filmmaking after a decade. The film is being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
3.5
The Eel – Radiance
David Brook reviews ShĂ´hei Imamura's award winning return to filmmaking. It's being released on Blu-ray by Radiance Films.
4.0
Play it Cool – Arrow
David Brook reviews Yasuzo Masumura's erotic melodrama, which is being released on Blu-ray by Arrow Video.
4.0
Mermaid Legend – Third Window
David Brook reviews Toshiharu Ikeda's curious mix of low-key drama and blood-soaked action. It's being released on Blu-ray by Third Window.