The creator of Sadako has passed away. Sadako is an iconic symbol of terror for the world and one of the most recognizable characters in J-horror.
RIP Koji Suzuki. Thank you for creating a character that redefined horror and left a lasting mark on cinema and pop culture around the world.
I intend on going through the full filmography of Akira Kurosawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Masaki Kobayashi, Park Chan Wook, and Bong Joon Ho so I’ll be getting to all of those eventually.
Went to Film at Lincoln Center for Silent Friend and Q&A afterwards. The host was HORRIBLE at asking questions - checking other posts, this does not seem to be a rare occurence. I feel so much for all the long-standing Tony Leung fans (there were people wearing Tony Leung tees!) and the avid film people who were aching for some good questions thrown at Tony, but no, the host (whoever she was) was awkward and asked some of the most rudimentary and boring questions while stuttering.........I stil can't believe this. And somehow I think FLC should know about how we feel, especially as a renowned and popular film center in NYC.
This rarely screened masterpiece is playing at Art House theater in Orange County, California! This month!!!
I’m just getting into Hong Kong movies so I’ve only seen Hard Boiled, Bullet in the Head, The Killer, and A Better Tomorrow.
Hi all, war film enthusiast here. My dad and I used to watch Band of Brothers growing up and it became one of our shared activities we've bonded over. As we have seen almost every US war film now we started to dip into international ones, and I was wondering if there might be any good recommendations out there. We tend to like WW1 or WW2 era the most, but we've enjoyed ones focused on other wars as well.
As for ones we've already seen and liked: My Way, Tae Guk Gi, The Front Line and most recently The Eight Hundred. My Way is one of our favorites.
Hi everyone,
I’m quite new to Chinese cinema and literature, and I have to write a fairly in-depth research essay for a university course on contemporary Chinese literature/cinema.
The assignment asks us to focus on one Chinese author or director, analyse one or two of their works in detail, and build an argument around recurring themes, aesthetic features, narrative style, etc. So it cannot just be a descriptive essay, it needs to have a clear line of analysis and compare how the selected works connect.
I was thinking of choosing Wong Kar-wai because I’m a bit more familiar with his films than with mainland Chinese cinema or literature, and I feel that, as a Western student studying in China, I might find more accessible scholarship and criticism on his work.
Would Wong Kar-wai be a strong choice for this kind of essay? If so, which two or three films would you recommend focusing on?
I am going crazy trying to figure out what to do so I appreciate any suggestions!
Thank you so much! :)
Kung Fu movies are a subgenre of martial arts films with a rich history and a significant global impact. Their rise began in the Hong Kong film industry in the early 1970s, when fierce competition among production companies like Shaw Bros., Golden Harvest, and Seasonal Films prompted each studio to try new storylines, bring in new stars, experiment with new and different fighting styles, and employ bold cinematic techniques. Yet, for all its evolution, the genre has remained mostly about action (as its main attraction), with the act of fighting itself serving as the primary draw and narrative engine. This list, however, is a celebration of movies that use the art of kung Fu as a tool to explore deeper emotional, cultural, and philosophical issues.
-- Three sisters live together in Kamakura. When their father - absent for 15 years - dies, they travel to the countryside for his funeral and meet their half-sister. Bonding quickly with the orphaned Suzu, they invite her to live with them.
https://asianmoviepulse.com/2026/01/evil-dead-trap-1988-by-toshiharu-ikeda-film-review/
Years before the “Resident Evil” and “Silent Hill” franchises, and well ahead of J horror landmarks such as “Ringu” and “Ju On The Grudge”, pulp auteur Toshiharu Ikeda crafted a series of provocative works designed to disturb and intrigue late night audiences. Although Ikeda’s career came to an end with his passing in 2010, admirers of Japanese horror continue to rediscover, restore, and reassess his output.
Arguably representing Ikeda at his strangest and most accomplished, “Evil Dead Trap” stands as a visceral sexploitation horror work from the 1980s, one that would later influence numerous celebrated horror productions and video games to emerge from Japan in the following decade. With the recent restoration by Unearthed Films, “Evil Dead Trap” has arguably never felt more grotesquely compelling.
Check the full review in the link and let us know your thoughts on the film
Beautifully structured and very atmospheric movie, loved the tone and vibe of it very much
Ronit Elkabetz is fantastic in this
Hi! I don’t really know where to ask this, so I’ll try here. Does anyone have any Japanese movie recommendations?
I recently watched Asakusa Kid, Call Me Chihiro, and Perfect Days, and I really liked the vibe and themes of those films. I’m looking for more movies with a similar feeling.
Please don’t suggest anime. Preferably something set in modernday Tokyo or Osaka.
I've been hunting another good sci Fi film like ghost in the shell to watch but I haven't been able to find anything that peak my Interest. I heard of a show called neon Genesis that sounds good but was looking for more recommendations.
Asia Society on the UES is hosting director Stanley Kwan for a retrospective June 11-14