Tag Archives: Tadanobu Asano

Saturday Matinee: Funky Forest

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Luther Blissett

Plot synopsis by VIZ Media: Meet the Harunos, a rather unconventional, but happy and loving family nonetheless. They live in a small town in the mountains just out of Tokyo where life is good and quiet – but that doesn’t … 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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Saturday Matinee: Vital

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Luther Blissett

“Vital” (2004) is a film by Shinya Tsukamoto about a med school student who loses his memory after surviving a car crash which kills his girlfriend. Shortly after resuming studies he realizes a cadaver assigned to him to dissect is … Continue reading →

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