LIVERPUTTY

Over the past few months I’ve developed a taste for Godzilla pictures, mainly the Showa period up to 1975. I’m no lifelong fan, having onl...

A Japanese tradition for New Year's Day (not sure how far it dates back or exactly how extensive it is) is to watch one of the many vers...

I always loved the introduction of Mifune's character in Samurai Assassin . Just put a camera on him, and he'll take care of the res...

Basic elements are here: Yûjirô Ishihara (front & center - with a pistol), Hideaki Nitani (on Yujiro's shoulder just below the scar ...

For years this issue has been swept under the rug - dismissed as just Hanada 's problem. But it's time to shine the light of interve...

This poster reminds me of the one for Donovan's Reef .

Don't look for the quirky mod stylishness of Suzuki here. Afraid to Die is a straight forward noir story with a few remarkable twists, ...

Expect to see more posters over the next couple of weeks. They are easy to post and are cool and colorful to look at. Incidentally, this wee...

Lots of fun Nikkatsu materials at this site. Be sure to check out the poster galleries.

Director Yasuharu Hasebe says in an interview included on the DVD that, although not specifically influenced by western directors, this movi...