Classic Japanese Cinema Discussion Thread

Masahiro Shinoda   may not have reached or never enjoyed the fame of other Japanese directors, however he is an excellent filmmaker, a consummate stylist, one of the most vital Japanese directors of the 20th century, a living legend, Shinoda recently celebrated his 87th birthday.
With a focus on youth and the cultural & political turmoil of 1960s Japan, Shinoda became a central figure in the Japanese New Wave, alongside Nagisa Ōshima and Yoshishige Yoshida. With a bold new cinematic vision the spirited productions were innovative, highly entertaining, original cinema. With an interest in traditional Japanese theatre, culturally rich historical tales, crime films,  the diverse cinema of Masahiro Shinoda is cast with socially marginal characters, having an expression of hope, the darkly beautiful dramatic tales are absorbing & thrilling, all highly entertaining...
The excellent Sakura no mori no mankai no shita (1975) delves into fantasy and horror dark humour,  the marvellous Shinjû: Ten no Amijim , Double Suicide (1969) is a unique traditional theatrical inspired film an independent production from ATG,
Yûhi ni akai ore no kao , Killers on Parade (1961) is an incredible pop-art sensation, pictured.