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Rzzzz · 12-06-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

So what would suggest for someone who is foreign to these Japanes films? Where to start from to get acquainted with them?

I would recommend you start with Takashi Miike's films. Start with Happiness of the Katakuris, then Visitor Q, then Ichi the Killer, then As The Gods Will and top off your marathon with Audition...

Reddington · 12-06-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jshaide

I haven't seen the movie yet. It's opening on the 14th and I def. am going to go. I wasn't able to see the one-night director's cut version, though.

Thanks. I thought perhaps you had seen a preview.

RCRochester · 12-06-2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

So which one of those titles would you recommend that are very pleasing to the eye PQ-wise but that will also be easy to understand for the unitiated?

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Al_The_Strange · 12-07-2018, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by koberulz

Am I remembering correctly that there's a Zatoichi film that isn't in the box set?

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Originally Posted by regeyer

The 26th and final film, which came out in 1989, is not included in the set. It is available separately on both DVD and Blu-Ray.

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This one is also absent, although I'm not sure it "counts" as part of the series. It's more like a stand-alone reboot or something.

2008's Ichi was a bit of a spin-off too.

DukeTogo84 · 12-07-2018, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

I wouldn't consider it the best though I didn't find it a bad film. It's very 80's ish compared to the other films. Personally I'd like to see the Zatoichi TV series on Bluray. Excellent show with most of the 100 or so episodes better then that film.

Speaking of Japanese films not on Blu. Why no Hideo Gosha love from Criterion. Would love to see Goyokin, The Wolves, Sword of the Beast, Hitokiri, Hunter in the dark or some of his other films on Bluray.

Also please criterion give us a restored Bluray of Samurai Rebellion.

Someone needs to put you in charge of Criterion quick.

Goyokin is a true masterpiece and would love to see that on Blu-ray. The Wolves, Sword of the Beast, Hitokiri are also great. However, Hunter in the Dark is something out of this world for me. One of my favorite films of all time. Tatsuyda Nakadai and Sonny Chiba in the same film? Can't beat that.

I've been bugging Criterion for YEARS to release more Gosha, but I get nothing. If enough people contacted them to show interest, I think it would be more likely. I would love to get interviews from both Nakadai and Chiba on the film.

DukeTogo84 · 12-07-2018, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyIII

This looks very interesting. Is this considered the best of Zatoichi?

I'd put it in my top five Zatoichi films, but as previously stated, it has a very 80's feel. The soundtrack is primarily the reason for that. Should have used a more classic soundtrack, but with that being said this is a pretty good flick. While the recent edition leaves a lot to be desired, it is leagues better than the previous DVD release.

DukeTogo84 · 12-07-2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fred25_Ca

I wonder what's happening with Criterion's Kurosawa blu ray releases. We haven't had any in a while and overall they've really slow down. I heard rumors they got Ran back, which would be amazing. But where's Stray Dog, Drunken angel and the bad sleeps well? And i'm still desperately hoping for Dersu Uzala to make it to blu ray one day...

Yeah, not sure what the deal is here. Criterion was the place to go for Japanese cinema on physical media at one point, but not sure what the hell happened. It's really frustrating as they have a TON of great films, but just let them stream out.

Dersu Uzala was rumored to come on Blu-ray, but that was awhile ago. Waiting for Drunken Angel, the Bad Sleep Well, and others. Hope they get their act together as their Japanese output has really gotten low.

TajSamKojiJesam · 12-07-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Banned User

Speaking of Japanese films not on Blu. Why no Hideo Gosha love from Criterion. Would love to see Goyokin, The Wolves, Sword of the Beast, Hitokiri, Hunter in the dark or some of his other films on Bluray.

I'd prefer Cash Calls Hell (1966). It's his most underrated film and IMO the best after Hitokiri (1969).

Dragon Ranger · 12-07-2018, 08:02 AM

All this talk of Japanese movies; come on Criterion bring Super Sentai Blu's to the Western World.

Yes I know Shout are releasing the individual series on DVD but they don't have the movie rights.

StarDestroyer52 · 12-07-2018, 08:52 AM

Heads up, there are 5% coupons galore at Amazon on numerous Criterion titles. There was one on Forty Guns, I canceled my pre-order and then re-ordered to apply the 5% coupon.

ShellOilJunior · 12-07-2018, 10:32 AM

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I tend to not block unless the person is overly negative and it seems like a shtick. Lately, I've been blocking avys because some folks have eye sores (Ray Jackson's avy was spared).

DukeTogo84 · 12-07-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TajSamKojiJesam

I'd prefer Cash Calls Hell (1966). It's his most underrated film and IMO the best after Hitokiri (1969).

All his films from the 60's and 70's were pretty amazing. His output after the 80's was hit or miss, but truly love Onimasa and The Geisha. Wish he got more love here.

Hitokiri is one of the best Japanese films period and Katsu's best role. Surprised this hasn't gotten a release yet.

hariseldon · 12-07-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ShellOilJunior

I tend to not block unless the person is overly negative and it seems like a shtick. Lately, I've been blocking avys because some folks have eye sores (Ray Jackson's avy was spared).

Turned off the avatars and signatures years ago b/c virtually none of them are helpful. When the signatures got longer than most of the messages it was time to eliminate the distraction.

The handful of people in my ignore pile tend to be the one note posters -- 200 messages and I can predict their post before I read it. I cleared the ignore folder recently and 2 of them ended up back in there within a few weeks b.c I remembered why they were there in the first place.

King Crimson · 12-07-2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeTogo84

Yeah, not sure what the deal is here. Criterion was the place to go for Japanese cinema on physical media at one point, but not sure what the hell happened. It's really frustrating as they have a TON of great films, but just let them stream out.

Dersu Uzala was rumored to come on Blu-ray, but that was awhile ago. Waiting for Drunken Angel, the Bad Sleep Well, and others. Hope they get their act together as their Japanese output has really gotten low.

I hope as well, AK is TOP 5 directors personally and Criterion has no excuse for being this slow to get the rest of his material out. 3 Bergman releases in 4 months!!! Wheres AK CRITERION!! Ill take a 200.00 Bergman Cinema style blu set anything IDC Ill double dip. Please..I want that 4K remaster of Seven Samurai.

regeyer · 12-07-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

Please..I want that 4K remaster of Seven Samurai.

That would probably be the final straw for me. I'd have to get a 4K HDTV if Seven Samurai were to be released on UHD.

Luke Dodge748 · 12-07-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Ranger

All this talk of Japanese movies; come on Criterion bring Super Sentai Blu's to the Western World.

Yes I know Shout are releasing the individual series on DVD but they don't have the movie rights.

Second it!

King Crimson · 12-07-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by regeyer

That would probably be the final straw for me. I'd have to get a 4K HDTV if Seven Samurai were to be released on UHD.

Well I was specifically referring to the recent 4K transfer that was made in Japan. Would love to get a Criterion copy of it. But Criterion in UHD is a love hate relationship.

KubrickKurasawa · 12-07-2018, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by King Crimson

Well I was specifically referring to the recent 4K transfer that was made in Japan. Would love to get a Criterion copy of it. But Criterion in UHD is a love hate relationship.

I'd rather have Yojimbo or Rashomon in 4K fiirst, but it's kind of crazy Criterions 7S is not from a 4k transfer after allllll this time imho.

DukeTogo84 · 12-07-2018, 07:19 PM

Either way, the Seven Samurai Blu-ray from Criterion looks amazing. It's crazy how good a movie from 1954 can look.

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