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“Bullet Train Explosion” : The Film Represents Kusanagi’s Best Starring Vehicle Yet

©Courtesy of Netflix  It released in 1975, the year after “The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3“, but it directly inspired Jan de Bont’s Speed (with Kanu Reeves, of course). Now, the Japanese transit disaster-thriller “Bullet Train“ has been remade, but in a way that clearly pays tribute to the original. Once again, there is a bomb…

“Bullet Train Explosion” : Exclusive Interview with Director Shinji Higuchi

©Courtesy of Netflix “Bullet Train Explosion” : This film is a reboot of the original movie The Bullet Train, from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like Shin Godzilla, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those…

Bullet Train Explosion | Official Teaser | Netflix : Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

©Courtesy of Netflix “Bullet Train Explosion” is a reboot of the original movie “The Bullet Train”, from 50 years ago which inspired the Hollywood blockbuster Speed. Director Shinji Higuchi, known for merging spectacular visuals with human drama in works like “Shin Godzilla“, creates another panic-suspense thriller, depicting the intense struggles of those racing to save…

‘Asura,’ Kore-eda’s Series Portrays The Variegation Of Sisterhood

©Courtesy of Netflix If in the Western hemisphere Louisa May Alcott described sisterhood through her 19th century novel Little Women — and its sequels Good Wives, Little Men and Jo’s Boys — in the Eastern part of the world, a compelling TV series delves into the intricacies of female siblings. Asura is the new Netflix…

Japan Cuts: Amiko, A Contemplative Tale About An Irrepressible Child

Amiko is part of the 2023 JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film line-up, and marks Yusuke Morii’s directorial debut (the film is not to be confused with the one of the same title by Yôko Yamanaka). Amiko Tanaka (Kana Osawa) is not like other children. She lives in a suburb of Hiroshima with her…