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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Flower and Snake 2. Wednesday

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Twisted Dynamics of a Marital Relationship and of Voyeuristic Love

When I saw the first Flower and Snake film, I became impressed with the lengths Aya Sugimoto, a popular pop star/model would go to make that film. Despite its multiple scenes of sexual intercourse and … more

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voilodion2012 posted a Quick Tip about Toho Kingdom. April 27

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This site is one of the most informational pages for Japanese cinema on the net. Tons of films are listed in the database, neatly categorized by release date and stuff. It's also clean and nicely … more

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A1CJonathanLane reviewed The Secret World of Arrietty. April 18

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Sometimes its the simplest films that leave the most impact.

My love for Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli know no bounds. With each film they manage to capture the magic, the art, and the heart that make films great. Even what I consider their weaker films, such as Ponyo … more

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A1CJonathanLane reviewed The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. April 14

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I Shouldn't Like this Movie

Every bone in my body is telling me “Jonathan, this is a romance, it’s a time traveling romance filled with plot holes, love triangles, and more teenee gooy romance then you can handle.” … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Rurouni Kenshin (Live Action film). April 09

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"Hitokiri Battousai" is Now a Sword That Protects! The Anime Series Comes Alive

Being a fan of the anime series and the film “Samurai X: Trust and Betrayal”, I was ecstatic to learn that a live-action adaptation of “Rurouni Kenshin” became one of Japan’s … more

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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Rurouni Kenshin (Live Action film). April 01

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Being a fan of the anime series and the anime film, I do hope that this live-action movie delivers. All I hope is for its quality to be on par with Azumi and I will be happy. Hopefully an English subtitled … more

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Madpenguin reviewed Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 5-8 Collection. March 17

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No more for me, this anime is too stupid.

Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing inherited the Hellsing Organization after her father passed away. She's soon targeted for execution due to her uncle's disagreement with the decision. She retreats … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime.... February 18

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Children Who Chase Lost Voices (Anime Film)

Enchanting Mix of Japanese Lore and Ancient Greek Myth

Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli are household names when it comes to Japanese anime and animated films in general. They have always managed to capture the essence of Japanese folklore-ish tales around … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Origin: Spirits of the Past. February 10

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A Familiar and Yet, Enchanting Dystopian World Where Nature Runs Amok

People who have been exposed to a good number of anime series or films would know to give the Japanese credit where credit is due. You would have to admit that the large number of Japanese anime have … more

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voilodion2012 posted a Quick Tip about The Great Yokai War. February 04

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This is another one of those big budget fantasy films which got a limited theatrical release in the US. Unfortunately the decision to release it here was not the exactly the best one, since one of the … more

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Trekscribbler reviewed Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (Ichimei). January 19

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The Death (And Life) Of A Samurai

“Are You Satisfied?” Takashi Miike. It’s only two words – a name, actually – but that’s usually all it … more

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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Mardock Scramble: Second Combustion. January 09

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After the killer first chapter "Mardock Scramble: First Compression", the second chapter of this anime trilogy slows down a little to develop this dystopian world. Still good, but different … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Mardock Scramble: Second Combustion. January 08

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Do You Fold, Raise or Call with Your Life as the Stakes?

Based on a series of novels written by Tow Ukubata which was later adapted into a manga series, “Mardock Scramble: Second Combustion” is the second part of an intended OVA trilogy directed … more

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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Sword of Desperation. January 07

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Poignant, Heartfelt and Powerful. "Sword of Desperation" reminded me just why I loved chambara films. See full review here.

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Sword of Desperation. December 31, 2012

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Loyalty and Honor in Oneself Means More Than Obedience to a Code

It has been awhile since I have had the privilege to watch a more modern Bushido tale that truly has the spirit of the genre that Kurosawa and Kobayashi had defined in their ‘classics’. … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Hellsing Ultimate Vol. 5-8 Collection. December 02, 2012

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A War Breaks Out and The Secret of Alucard Stands Revealed

True, when I reviewed the first 4 volumes of “Hellsing Ultimate” (click on link to see review) last week, I really wasn’t sure where and how it was going. There was a lot of foreshadowing … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Hellsing Ultimate: Vol. 1-4 Collection. November 26, 2012

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Brimming with Action, Blood and Guts with Colorful Characters

The manga by Kouta Hirano in the late 1990’s was so well-received that of course as with any other manga series that achieves success, it has been adapted into an anime series even when the manga … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Resident Evil: Damnation. September 27, 2012

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When Bio-Weapons Take Residence in a Civil War

The Resident Evil video game franchise has somehow grown into something that can be called under ‘iconic status’ since the first game debuted in 1996. Capcom introduced and defined the survival-horror … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Black Kiss. September 15, 2012

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A Little Too Enigmatic For its Own Good

BLACK KISS (original title: SYNCHRONICITY) is from Japanese director Makato Tezuka, son of anime legend Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion). The son has yet to fill his father's shoes, … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic.... August 26, 2012

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Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror (anime)

A Japanese CGI-Anime Romp for the Young and the Young at Heart! An Absolute Delight!

While adult themed Japanese anime have always been my preference because of their ability to bring out compelling stories, we all know that anime isn’t all about such things. There are several anime … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Trigun Badlands Rumble. August 03, 2012

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Fun, Entertaining and Action-Packed Follow Up to the Anime Series

I never really got into the anime series “Trigun”, not because I thought it was bad (I cannot make this call since I only saw a few episodes) but I just had other things on plate when the … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Th.... July 23, 2012

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Memories Disappear But Not Desire

You can always count on U.S. distributors to falsely advertise Asian movie releases. They have gotten better through the years, but every now and then, they would falsely market a movie to get more sales. … more

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woopak_the_thrill reviewed Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (Ichimei). July 21, 2012

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An Exploration of Revenge, Individuality and Honor in the Face of an Oppressive Tradition

Most of my friends and those who have followed my reviews know how rare it is that I award a perfect score to a film be it an American or foreign film. Such an honor means that a film had truly made an … more

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Chris_Pandolfi reviewed Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (Ichimei). July 21, 2012

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Ritual Suicide as Committed By the Third Dimension

Star Rating: True to current cinematic trends, Takashi Miike’s Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai has been released in 3D. There’s no real reason this process … more

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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai (Ichimei). July 16, 2012

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After Takashi Miike’s “13 Assassins” which was an amazing remake of the 1960’s original, Miike is now poised to make another mark in a new era of chambara and Jidai … more

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