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- 5 days ago58 min
S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]
This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer's website, pick up her book Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews, or listen to her podcast, The Cinema Junction. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]
"Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Alexander Scott Visit Your Town is Next on Substack for more of Alexander's work and watch them on YouTube. Also check out these socials: https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com https://x.com/WittiestManEver https://x.com/yourtownisnext https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 7m
S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]
Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We're finally discussing Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Derick McDuff Visit Derick's Linktree and read his articles on WatchMojo. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago58 min
S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]
Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Peter Divito Listen to Peter Divito's music inspired by Baby Assassins on the No Kids Got Cats' Bandcamp page. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 16, 20261h 18m
S14E02 – The Blind Menace (1960) [不知火検校]
Before Zatoichi, Shintaro Katsu played another blind masseur, but a much more sinister one! Japanese film scholar Jonathan Wroot makes his debut on the show to discuss The Blind Menace! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jonathan Wroot Visit Jonathan's faculty profile, pick up his book The Paths of Zatoichi, or check out the movie sets he's been involved with — Cloud and Charisma and Zen and Sword. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 9, 20261h 12m
S14E01 – Creepy (2016) [クリーピー 偽りの隣人]
Season 14 of Japan On Film kicks off with Kiyoshi Kurosawa's disturbing thriller, Creepy! And joining Perry to discuss another of Kurosawa's films is returning guest and Japanese film scholar, Lindsay Nelson. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Lindsay Nelson Visit Lindsay's website and connect with her on Bluesky and Instagram. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 16, 202553 min
S13E10 – Sonatine (1993) [ソナチネ]
We close out Season 13 with returning guest Ian Buckley! This time, we're discussing Takeshi Kitano's classic yakuza film, Sonatine. Thank you for listening! We'll be taking a hiatus, but will return shortly for Season 14! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ian Buckley Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Oct 9, 20251h 1m
S13E09 – The Yakuza (1974) [ザ・ヤクザ]
This time around, we're taking a break from Japan-made films and instead looking at an American-made film about Japan. Fellow podcaster Kaz Wheeler makes his debut on the show to discuss Sydney Pollack's The Yakuza! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Kaz Wheeler Listen to Kaz on The Didn't Get All of It Japan Podcast and follow him on Bluesky and Instagram. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Japan On Film
Anime, kaiju, J-horror, exploitation, and everything in between—Japan has been producing some of the most interesting and creative movies for decades.In JAPAN ON FILM, author and Japanese film lecturer Perry Constantine and his guests will introduce you to the wide, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of Japanese films. We not only review, but also use these movies to provide some education on Japanese society, history, and culture.A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: www.filmstories.co.uk
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