Tag Archives: Takashi Miike

/slash 2017 – Day 4: The Mole Song – Hong Kong Capriccio

Posted on September 28, 2017 by cornholio1980

The Mole Song – Hong Kong Capriccio Japan 2016 Written by Kankurô Kudô, based on the manga by Noboru Takahashi Directed by Takashi Miike Watched on 24.09.2017 Placing a 128-hour-film (and thus the longest of the bunch) as the final … Continue reading →

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/slash 2017 – Day 3: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1

Posted on September 24, 2017 by cornholio1980

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1 Japan 2017 Written by Itaru Era, based on the manga by Hirohiko Araki Directed by Takashi Miike Watched on 23.09.2017 “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” once again suffers from the seeming inability of … Continue reading →

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/slash 2017 – Day 2: Mugen no jûnin (Blade of the Immortal)

Posted on September 23, 2017 by cornholio1980

It Japan 2017 Written by Tetsuya Oishi, based on the manga by Hiroaki Samura Directed by Takashi Miike Watched on 22.09.2017 I usually get sick during or at least directly after the /slash filmfestival, but this year I actually managed … Continue reading →

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/slash 2015 – Day 10: Gokudou daisensou (Yakuza Apokalypse)

Posted on October 8, 2015 by cornholio1980

Gokudou daisensou Japan 2015 Written by Yoshitaka Yamaguchi Directed by Takashi Miike Watched on 26.09.2015 While I’ve seen a couple of his movies, I’d definitely not claim to be an expert on all things Miike, and also wouldn’t count myself … Continue reading →

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Viennale 2014 – Day 5: Kuime (Over Your Dead Body)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by cornholio1980

Kuime (Over Your Dead Body) Japan 2014 Written by Kikumi Yamagishi Directed by Takashi Miike I cannot fault Takashi Miike for what he did here. The ghost story “Yotsuya Kaidan” is widely known in Japan, and he probably thought that … Continue reading →

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