2016-03-19 18:53
Sorry for the delay in posting new reviews; school has taken all my time, but I promise I'll try to write some more as soon as possible - I still have about ten movies I'm really looking for… Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
I just wanted to let you know that I'm re-opening my blog. New reviews to come this week Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
This blog is being put on hold indefinitely. Sorry for the inconvenience.Thanks to all who visited this blog - and returned Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
BackgroundHong Kong-movies have been popular here in Sweden since the late 80's/early 90's. I remember watching movies like "City on Fire", "Once a Thief" and "The Killer" in 1992-93, being… Read More
2005-08-22 21:38
I haven't been updating as often as I should have, but I have been busy with other things. Well, other people. Well, another person. And a few other things, like watching more movies to revi… Read More
2005-08-18 23:52
In other words, it's time for you to speak. There are quite a few people reading this blog, so I would really like to know what you think about it, and would appreciate any and all suggestio… Read More
2005-08-16 23:50
BackgroundAs I have mentioned in previous reviews, Japanese filmmakers have often gone further than their European or American counterparts both when it comes to the themes of the movies and… Read More
2005-08-16 17:38
Some much better than others, especially when it comes to putting a smile on my face. How a simple thing like an email can make me so happy - especially coming from someone I've known for on… Read More
2005-08-15 19:30
Director Teruo Ishii, age 81, lost his battle against lung cancer in his birthtown of Tokyo last friday. While here in the West he was known mostly for his graphic and violent jidai-geki (pe… Read More
2005-08-15 00:40
BackgroundAs I mentioned in my review of "Naked Blood", pinku films with plenty of sex, nudity and/or violence are very popular in Japan. I guess that "Guts of a Virgin" could classify as a… Read More
2005-08-12 23:37
BackgroundWire-fu is one of my favorite genres when it comes to Chinese cinema. It is exactly what it sounds like - kung fu movies where the stunts are performed with wires. This often leads… Read More
2005-08-10 16:12
BackgroundThis is another one from Korea, and it's the third in a trilogy of sorts that started with "Whispering Corridors", continued with "Memento Mori" and now ends with "Wishing Stairs"… Read More
2005-08-10 15:57
BackgroundI trust you all know who Jackie Chan is, so I won't bore you to death by writing about how great he is. Instead I thought I'd focus a bit more on the director, Benny Chan. This is… Read More
2005-08-08 19:44
I know I promised a review of "Appleseed" today, but that won't happen. I have to watch it again to be able to write a review that makes it justice. Hopefully tomorrow. There might be someth… Read More
2005-08-06 00:04
Is my review of "Appleseed", the most innovative and visually stunning anime ever created. Here are a few screenshots. If you haven't seen it yet, why don't you watch it this weekend? Read More
2005-08-05 23:47
BackgroundMovies from Hong Kong became popular in the late 80's here in Sweden. Japanese and Chinese films have become increasingly popular in the last five or so years. And now a new Asian… Read More
2005-08-05 22:38
BackgroundWith more than 50 films under his belt, director Hisayasu Sato is by no means a novice. Still, most of his films never managed to cross the oceans and cultural barriers separating… Read More
2005-08-05 22:09
This blog has had 57 unique visitors today, which is more than I expected. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. If you like or dislike what you see here, please leave a comment. I can't improv… Read More
2005-08-04 00:06
BackgroundAnother film by Miike, and another rollercoaster of emotions. This little gem, however, is weird even by Miike-standards, and it's not for everyone.StoryThe film begins with a scen… Read More
2005-08-03 19:06
BackgroundTakashi Miike is a director like no one else. Since his debut in 1991, he has directed no less than 64 movies or tv-series. That's an average of 4.6 movies every year. With such qu… Read More
2005-08-03 17:04
Background"Violent Cop," Takeshi Kitano's directorial debut, is a great example of how sometimes lack of experience is a good thing. It was originally meant to be directed by legendary direc… Read More
2005-08-03 12:25
Unlike so many other blogs, this will not be about me and what I do every day, because as we all know, most people's lives are pretty boring. Instead, I will write about one of my many passi… Read More
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