Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director

Interviews

Chicago Japan Film Collective / “Ishiro Honda : A Memoirs of a Film Director / Exclusive Interview with Director Jonathan Bellés

Check out more of Our YouTube Channel Nobuhiro Hosoki grew up watching American films since he was a kid; he decided to go to the United States thanks to seeing the artistry of Stanley Kubrick’s “A Clockwork Orange.” After graduating from film school, he worked as an assistant director on TV Tokyo’s program called…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

December 13, 2025

Reviews

‘Ishirō Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director,’ Provides A Wide Angle On The Japanese Cineaste

The journey towards the Chicago Japan Film Collective’s 5th anniversary continues in 2026, with the Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2. This second installment explores the primal power and emotional resonance of Nipponic art through documentaries that reflect the heartbeat, courage, and creative spirit that lie at the core of the cultural identity of the Land…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

December 6, 2025

Festivals

CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar”

CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar” Two powerful documentaries celebrating Japan’s cultural legacy and artistic spirit December 14 & 21, 2025 | Chicago & Online Chicago, IL — The Chicago Japan Film Collective (CJFC) proudly announces Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2, featuring two extraordinary Japanese documentary films that explore…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

November 18, 2025

Pick Up

‘Sheepdog,’ A Heart-Rending Drama About Post-Traumatic Growth

The Canadian Steven Grayhm wears multiple hats in his film Sheepdog: he wrote it, produced it, directed it, and played the leading the role. As he expressed, it was “a deeply personal film — one born from my family history, a chance encounter, and a fourteen-year journey of listening, learning, and honoring those who serve.”…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

January 10, 2026

News

Marvel Studios Reportedly is Ending Development of ‘Blade’

©Courtesy of Marvel Studios Marvel Studios is reportedly shelving plans to continue with the development of its long-promised Blade film. The project had first been announced in 2021, with actor Mahershala Ali making his screen debut as Blade, the vampire slayer. Since then, several writers and directors have tried their hand at the proposed film,…

Edward Moran

January 9, 2026

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Mercy Clip : Pleading Not Guilty

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Examine the clip of Mercy, a sci-fi crime thriller distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, which features a plea for innocuity. In the near future, a detective (Chris Pratt) will be charged with murdering his wife. Before his fate is determined by the advanced A.I. Judge (Rebecca Ferguson), he has 90 minutes…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

January 9, 2026

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“Primate” Review : When Chimpanzees Attack

©Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Ben is like the Cujo of chimpanzees. He was always part of the family, until the fateful day a rabid mongoose bit him. From then on, he acts like a furry four-foot serial killer. The opposable thumbs evolution provided him lead to a long, bloody night for Lucy and her friends…

Joe Bendel

January 8, 2026

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Chicago Japan Film Collective / “Ishiro Honda : A Memoirs of a Film Director / Exclusive Interview with Director Jonathan Bellés

‘Ishirō Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director,’ Provides A Wide Angle On The Japanese Cineaste

CHICAGO JAPAN FILM COLLECTIVE: Backstreet Cinema Series Vol. 2: “The Cinematic Roar”