Episodes

  • S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]

    S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]
    Sep 17 2024
    Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll be back in a few months with Season 12! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Chris Osborne Listen to Chris on the Play Comics 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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    53 mins
  • S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]

    S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]
    Sep 10 2024
    Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on her writing and read her book, Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and 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 7 mins
  • 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