Author Frank Schildiner returns to the show for the final episode of the season. This time, we discuss Shinya Tsukamoto’s serial killer thriller, Nightmare Detective. Though it has some unique ideas and impressive filmmaking, there are some shortcomings that we discuss. Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We’re going to go on a hiatus, but we’ll be back in a few months with more great discussions about Japanese movies. And if you’re interested in being a guest yourself, please visit the website to find out more information. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring ..read more

Podcaster Mike Lund visits the show to discuss Kwaidan, an adaptation of four of Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese ghost stories. We discuss our favorite stories from this anthology, some of the impressive things the director did with the settings, and talk about the backstory for these tales. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on The Old Switch-a-roo and follow him on Letterboxd. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

In this episode, Ian Buckley joins the show to discuss Red Beard, one of Kurosawa's most renowned films. With a lot of similar themes to Kurosawa's earlier film, Ikiru, it's also got some other stuff that we have fun discussing. And the film is notable for Kurosawa going to excess with detail and creating a rift between him and star Toshiro Mifune. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Ian Buckley Listen to Ian on We Are Starfleet and Illumination Above All. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

Director and writer Claire Downs appears on the show to discuss the minimalist 2LDK. Featuring two actresses whose roommate quarrels spiral into violence, there's also a lot of stuff in here about the treatment of the Japanese entertainment industry's treatment of women. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Claire Downs Visit Claire on Twitter and Instagram and check out her video game, The 7th Guest VR. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

Author and Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton comes on the show to discuss Kiyoshi Kurosawa's psychological thriller, Cure. There's a lot to unpack in this movie, so get ready! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer's website for information on her writing and read her book, Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

In this episode, we dip into Nikkatsu's noir catalog. Illustrator Joey Weiser joins the show to discuss A Colt is My Passport, a fun noir film featuring Joe Shishido, the man with the most distinctive cheekbones in Japanese cinema. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Joey Weiser Visit Tragic Planet for Joey's work and listen his former podcast, Toho Yaro. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

New guest Nick Frame joins the show to discuss Takashi Miike's gonzo ramen western film, Sukiyaki Western Django. Clearly inspired by spaghetti westerns and trying to mix the western genre with Japanese history, there's some good stuff here, but also some strange choices. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Nick Frame JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

We kick off Season 10 with one of the most internationally renowned animated films of all time. Derick McDuff of the Underrated network returns to discuss Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke. We discuss the many themes in the movie and its enduring legacy. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Derick McDuff Listen to Derick on the Underrated and Infinity Stones and Dragon Bones podcasts JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

Perry welcomes back returning guest Jenn to discuss My Friend "A". Marketed as something of a mystery or even a thriller, it actually turns out to be more of a drama with some strong performances, but also some questionable decisions. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jenn JapanOnFilm.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more

Welcome to the return of Japan On Film! In this announcement trailer, Perry tells you what movies you can expect us to cover this season and about our new home with the We Made This Network. Hosted by Perry Constantine JapanOnFilm.com Twitter Instagram Facebook Discord We Made This on Twitter We Made This Network ..read more