Giri/Haji goes heavy on theme, light on story (Series Review)
Giri/Haji (“Duty”/”Shame”) is an ambitious, all-over-the-place crime thriller, as deeply conflicted about its identity as the series’ main charactContinue reading…
Category: TV/Film
Jun Amaki – Interview (2019) Pt. 2
Jun Amaki Interview by David Cirone Part 2 November 29, 2019 Continuing our interview with gravure model and actress Jun Amaki, as we talk aboutContinue reading…
Jun Amaki – Interview (2019) Pt. 1
Jun Amaki Interview by David Cirone Part 1 November 22, 2019 Jun Amaki has emerged as a legend in the popular world of gravure modeling, andContinue reading…
JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD celebrates Japanese cinema with 3-day film festival
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles and Japan America Society of Southern California will present JAPAN CUTS HOLLYWOOD, a three-day festival celebrating conteContinue reading…
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 2
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 2 April 23, 2018 Continuing our interview with gravure model, YouTuber phenomenon, andContinue reading…
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) – Interview (2018) Pt. 1
Erina Kamiya (Kamen Joshi) Interview by David Cirone Part 1 April 8, 2018 Erina Kamiya is one of the key members of the outrageous hockey-maContinue reading…
Tadanobu Asano to star with Jared Leto in Netflix film The Outsider
Netflix has released the trailer for their latest original film The Outsider, starring Jared Leto as an American ex-soldier in post-WWII Japan looContinue reading…
Fullmetal Alchemist (Film Review)
Fullmetal Alchemist Film Review by David Cirone The feature film adaptation of Fullmetal Alchemist has just dropped on Netflix. It packs some Continue reading…
2018 Berlin International Film Festival will feature 13 films from Japan
13 Japanese films have been invited to the 68th Berlin International Film Festival, including Ryuichi Sakamoto’s concert film async At The Park AvContinue reading…
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Series Review)
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories Series Review by David Cirone Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories, based on the popular manga Shinya Shokudo, stands oContinue reading…