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‘Straight To Hell’ Shows The Price Of Going From Patsy To Mountebank

If Italy has Wanna Marchi as the controversial figure of fortune telemarketing — portrayed in the Netflix miniseries Fortune Seller: A TV Scam — Japan’s self-made, con fortune teller is embodied by Kazuko Hosoki, depicted in the fictional Netflix series Straight To Hell. The compelling production — directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto and Norichika Oba —…

Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi

April 26, 2026

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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…

Joe Bendel

April 24, 2025

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“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…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

April 22, 2025

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Vin Diesel is Bringing Four ‘Fast and Furious’ TV Shows to Peacock

©Courtesy of Universal Pictures Peacock, a streaming service, has announced plans for at least one TV series that is based on the ”Fast & Furious” franchise. Vin Diezel, who plays the role of a franchise star, was present at NBC Universal’s upfront at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Monday. “For the…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

May 11, 2026

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The A List : 15 Stories From Asian and Pacific Diasporas / Exclusive Interview with Director Eugene Yi

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 “Morning Satellite” at the New York branch…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

May 11, 2026

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“Superbad” Director Greg Mottola to Direct “Deathstroke and Bane” Movie?

©Courtesy of Warner Brothers According to Deadline, Greg Mottola, the director of “Superbad“ and “Peacemaker,” is the leading contender to direct Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Deathstroke and Bane” movie. Matthew Orton, who is set to make his debut in the DC Universe, submitted his script to DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran in July….

Nobuhiro Hosoki

May 10, 2026

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Jujutsu Kaisen : The Stage at the Japan Parade

©Courtesy of Cinema Daily US THE JAPAN PARADE: Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade will feature “Jujutsu Kaisen The Stage,” the music and taiko groups New York Taiko Aikokai, Soh Daiko, COBU, and Taiko Masala Dojo, the choir group The Young People’s…

Nobuhiro Hosoki

May 9, 2026

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‘Straight To Hell’ Shows The Price Of Going From Patsy To Mountebank

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

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