Sheep in the Box Review
Can having a robotic version of your child bring you healing and inner peace? Hirokazu Kore-eda attempts to answer that question in Sheep in the Box.
Japanese Cinema
Akashi Exclusive Clip: VIFF 2025
Catch this exclusive clip from Mayumi Yoshida's new feature, Akashi, which has its world premiere October 5 at VIFF 2025.
The Beast Hand Review
Low-budget specialist Taichiro Natsume hands out plastic props, psychopathy and perversion in his latest horror feature.
Contra Zoom Pod 242: 2023 Toronto Japanese Film Festival
The Toronto Japanese Film Festival is discussed on Contra Zoom Pod!
The Criterion Shelf: Directed by Seijun Suzuki
Ranking the films of Seijun Suzuki in Criterion Channel's collection devoted to the Japanese action film auteur behind films like Branded to Kill and Gate of Flesh.
The Criterion Shelf: Directed by Juzo Itami
Tampopo is a perfect summation of Juzo Itami's vibe for its dark, almost cruel humour surrounding a sweet central relationship. "Japan is a culture where if you want something to eat, or you want to have sex, or whatever, you just do it," the director once said.
First Love Review: Takashi Miike’s Yakuza Date Night
Takashi Miike's First Love is a zany yakuza bloodbath and an unexpectedly great date movie.
The Development Slate Episode 52 – Rashomon
The Development Slate reimagines the Akira Kurosawa classic Rashomon!
