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Modern Japanese Films
Here are all JCA's reviews of modern Japanese films. «Modern» is a vague term, however. So, we decided to simply put all color films here. Basically, we draw a line before and after the 60s, with certain exceptions.
RINGU REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Relevance of Ringu: Lingering Horrors of Modern Japan
100
SURVIVE STYLE 5+ REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Explaining the Meaning Behind Japan’s Wildest Comedy
156
VILLON’S WIFE | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Tadanobu Asano’s Most Underrated Film?
111
OUR LITTLE SISTER REVIEW & ANALYSIS
The Deeper Meaning Behind Kore-eda’s Tale of Japanese Sisterhood
329
KYRIE (SHUNJI IWAI) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Shunji Iwai Amplifies Silent Cries From the Cracks of Japanese Society
412
SAKURAN (2006) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Wasted Beauty: A Critical Examination of Sakuran
498
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THE TWILIGHT SAMURAI REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Yôji Yamada Cut the Theatrics and Found Real Samurai Honor
807
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NOBODY KNOWS | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Everybody knows: An in-depth look at Kore-eda’s breakthrough film
1,519
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FUNUKE: SHOW SOME LOVE, YOU LOSERS! | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
As Twisted as Japanese Family Dramas Get!
374
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KAMOME DINER | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Once upon a time in Finland, Kamome Shokudo made headlines!
1,660
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THE WORLD OF KANAKO REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Kanako’s World is a Rabbit Hole of Human Decadence
2,111
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BLUE SPRING | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
A Japanese High School Film like no Other!
3,489
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GUILTY OF ROMANCE REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Sion Sono’s Gruesome Exploration of Japanese Sexuality
1,211
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SYMBOL (2009) | FILM REVIEW
Matsumoto’s Comedy Cult Classic is an Overlooked Masterpiece!
4,883
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TOKYO: THE LAST MEGALOPOLIS (1988)
The Worst Successful Japanese Film Ever Made!
226
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STILL WALKING REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Kore-eda’s Reinvention of Classic Japanese Cinema
1,199
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BATTLE ROYALE | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Fukasaku took a stab at Japanese politics and made film history!
3,523
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PECOROSS' MOTHER AND HER DAYS (2013) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
A Modern Classic in Japan - An Overlooked Gem Abroad!
182
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KAMIKAZE GIRLS REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Nakashima took Japanese Quirk and Kawaii to Another Level
1,317
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AUDITION (1999) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Miike’s J-Horror Masterpiece and His Most Significant Film
4,311
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OUTRAGE (2010) REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Takeshi Kitano's Ultra-Violent Study of Yakuza Politics
486
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SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY (1996) | FILM REVIEW
Shunji Iwai's ambitious cult classic made Japanese film history!
1,248
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SHOPLIFTERS (2018) | REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Kore-eda’s Shoplifters Explores the Fabric of Families.
5,059
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RENT-A-CAT | FILM REVIEW
Quirky Japanese films don’t get much better than Rent-A-Cat! (2012, Naoko Ogigami)
726
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LOVE EXPOSURE | FILM REVIEW
Love Exposure is a four hour display of Japanese quirkiness spouting from every orifice!
2,053
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AFTER LIFE (1998) | FILM REVIEW
Kore-eda's debut soon earned its place in Japanese film history!
1,287
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