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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…

New York Asian Film Festival Announces Second Wave of 2023 Titles, Award Honorees and Guests

THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER UNVEIL THE UNCAGED COMPETITION LINEUP, MORE AWARD HONOREES, CENTERPIECE AND SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 22ND EDITION OF THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL Renowned international stars and acclaimed filmmakers expected to attend NYAFF’s opening night red carpet and present some of the festival’s most anticipated premieres …

“Shin Kamen Rider” / Review : A Solid Film and a Love Letter to One of the Grandfathers of the Tokusatsu TV Shows

During the last few years, director Hideaki Anno has successfully re-defined Japanese monsters/heroes through the Shin series. “Shin Godzilla” was a satire of Japanese politics, a reflection on the March 11 disasters. “Shin Ultraman” — which retained Anno as the mastermind — had the directorial duties passed onto Shinji Higuchi, his frequent collaborator, and this…