Tag Archives: Sogo Ishii

Saturday Matinee: Kyoshin (aka Mirrored Mind)

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Luther Blissett

Synopsis from Dejima Japanese Film Festival Renowned cyber-punk director ISHII Sogo strays from his roots, entering the realm of the subconscious with Mirrored Mind, a composed, contemplative and also a very personal film. Guiding us along with an actress who … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Tokyo Blood

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Luther Blissett

“Tokyo Blood” (1993) is an anthology film consisting of four experimental shorts directed by Gakuryû Ishii (formerly known as Sogo Ishii) thematically connected by the theme of entrapment in Tokyo’s urban landscape and desire to escape. The opening film, “Street … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Electric Dragon 80000 V

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Luther Blissett

  “Electrict Dragon 80,000 V” (2001) Is a hyperkinetic experimental film directed by Sogo Ishii, whose noise-punk band Mach 1.67 provided the soundtrack. Tadanobu Asano stars as Dragon Morrison, a reptile whisperer with the ability to channel electricity who confronts … Continue reading →

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