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    Sex And Fury (1973) One of cult Japanese director Norifumi Suzuki’s finest films is one of the crown gems of the entire pinky violence era – If you’ve ever wondered what some of Kill Bill’s main inspirations were, look no further

    February 23, 2024
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    Crimson Bat, The Blind Swordswoman (1969) Japan’s Yôko Matsuyama only starred in 16 films over a span of 20 years but left an enduring legacy as the ultra-cool blind swordswomen Oichi in the four film Crimson Bat series

    February 23, 2024
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    Gods Left Hand, Devils Right Hand (2006) “A boy has telepathic powers that enable him to see other people’s evil-doings. A broken cell phone helps the sister talk to the boy that’s in a coma. Oh and there’s a serial killer wielding a giant pair of scissors, Clock Tower style.”

    February 19, 2024
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    Return of Daimajin (1966) Japanese folklore meets Toho flavored monsters makes for one of the best kaiju films ever – I find it incredible they made three of these in just 1966

    February 18, 2024
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    Avengers: Secret Wars looks great!

    February 17, 2024
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    The Great Chase (1975) Japan’s Etsuko Shihomi comes from a world you may not understand

    February 17, 2024
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    Tea, at an angle

    February 14, 2024
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    Bath time fun

    February 14, 2024
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    Japan makes some interesting ads

    February 12, 2024
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    Beautiful Wrestler – Down For The Count (1984) Even in their waning days Japanese production company Nikkatsu routinely produced surprisingly sleek softcore films about everything from pearl & oyster divers to professional female wrestling

    February 12, 2024
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    Zero Woman – Red Handcuffs (1974) One of the most hardcore films of the entire Japanese pinky violence movement delivers big – Nihilistic cult perfection with actress turned nursery school teacher Miki Sugimoto

    February 12, 2024
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    God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand (2006) “A boy has telepathic powers that enable him to see other people’s future evil-doings. A broken cell phone helps the sister talk to the boy that’s in a coma. Oh, and there’s a serial killer. Based on a manga by Kazuo Umezu.”

    February 11, 2024
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