Author Frank Schildiner returns to the show for the final episode of the season. This time, we discuss Shinya Tsukamoto’s serial killer thriller, Nightmare Detective. Though it has some unique ideas and impressive filmmaking, there are some shortcomings that we discuss. Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We’re going to go on a hiatus, but we’ll be back in a few months with more great discussions about Japanese movies. And if you’re interested in being a guest yourself, please https://japanonfilm.com/guest/ to find out more information. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner Check out Frank’s books on https://www.amazon.com/stores/Frank-Schildiner/author/B009VRDXZC. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some of the impressive things the director did with the settings, and talk about the backstory for these tales. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on https://www.theoldswitcharoo.com/ and follow him on https://letterboxd.com/Lowbacca/. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is notable for Kurosawa going to excess with detail and creating a rift between him and star Toshiro Mifune. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ian Buckley Listen to Ian on https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-are-starfleet-a-star-trek-strange-new-worlds-podcast--4462772 and https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/illumination-above-all-a-severance-podcast--5523890. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

Director and writer Claire Downs appears on the show to discuss the minimalist 2LDK. Featuring two actresses whose roommate quarrels spiral into violence, there's also a lot of stuff in here about the treatment of the Japanese entertainment industry's treatment of women. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Claire Downs Visit Claire on https://twitter.com/clairecdowns and https://www.instagram.com/clairecdowns/ and check out her video game, https://www.the7thguest-vr.com/. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

We're going lighter this time with comedy podcaster Chris Andersen. In this episode, we discuss Getting Any?, Takeshi Kitano's 1995 comedy/parody film about a middle-aged guy obsessed with sex and his zany adventures to try to get some. Kitano called it one of the most fun times he had making a movie, and it's easy to see why. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Chris Andersen Listen to Chris on https://open.spotify.com/show/1AH81bWaF2xU5NFVHafkxA. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

Author and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton comes on the show to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's psychological thriller, Cure. There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so get ready! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer's https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/ for information on her writing and read her book, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C35X8WC9/. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

In this episode, we dip into Nikkatsu's noir catalog. Illustrator Joey Weiser joins the show to discuss A Colt is My Passport, a fun noir film featuring Joe Shishido, the man with the most distinctive cheekbones in Japanese cinema. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Joey Weiser Visit http://tragic-planet.com/ for Joey's work and listen his former podcast, https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toho-yaro-a-japanese-film-club-podcast--5851824. https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

New guest Nick Frame joins the show to discuss Takashi Miike's gonzo ramen western film, Sukiyaki Western Django. Clearly inspired by spaghetti westerns and trying to mix the western genre with Japanese history, there's some good stuff here, but also some strange choices. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Nick Frame https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. We discuss the many themes in the movie and its enduring legacy. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Derick McDuff Listen to Derick on the https://anchor.fm/underrated and https://anchor.fm/derick-mcduff podcasts https://japanonfilm.com/ https://www.threads.net/@japanonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/japanonfilm.bsky.social https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/

For the final episode of the season, Perry is joined by returning guest Joshua Cervenka to discuss Lady Snowblood: Love Song of Vengeance. And while there are some interesting ideas in this film, plus an appearance by a pre-directing Juzo Itami, the film unfortunately doesn't quite live up to the original. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Joshua Cervenka Connect with Joshua on https://www.instagram.com/jjcervenka/ or learn more about his band, https://www.instagram.com/committhistomemoryil/ https://japanonfilm.com/ https://twitter.com/japanonfilm https://instagram.com/japanonfilm https://facebook.com/japanonfilm https://discord.gg/j6V3tuzGkZ https://twitter.com/we_madethis https://wemadethisnetwork.com/