I first saw Cat Soup (ねこぢる草) back when I was taking Japanese culture classes at The Ohio State University. We were lucky enough to watch it in class, and it was pretty awesome. Surprisingly, I'd forgotten about it until … [Read more...]
Message From Space is a Japanese film from 1978 that has no qualms about ripping many of its ideas from 1977's Star Wars. The film was produced by Toei and cost $6 million dollars, the most expensive movie made in Japan up … [Read more...]
I went to a Japanese film festival over the weekend and watched a single film. That film was Nankyoku Ryourinin (Antarctic Chef). Why this film, over all others? Well, for one, I really want to chill in Antarctica for a … [Read more...]
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBUCXCWBH4E'] Got this tip from @Beta_guy on Twitter. Every word of this video, so true. Brings a little tear to my eye. And is this the shortest Tofugu post you've ever seen? … [Read more...]
Believe it or not, I did go see this movie on its opening night. I had to do it. Not because I wanted to. No, because I care. I care about each and every one of you, and I don't want you to suffer the same eighty-four … [Read more...]
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo4t8PeqJ6E'] Apparently I just can't let this die. First, they defile us with the pre-trailer. Then, they show us Goku's Monster Form. Now they change the name to "DragonBall … [Read more...]