Classic Japanese Cinema Discussion Thread

Classic Japanese Cinema Discussion Thread Jul 11, 2018 1:04:49 GMT Aj_June likes this

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Post by petrolino on Jul 11, 2018 1:04:49 GMT

Jul 11, 2018 0:54:14 GMT Aj_June said:

Jul 11, 2018 0:36:43 GMT petrolino said:

Hi planet / Aj June. May I add the work of a director whose work has drawn parallels in the U K with some of the pivotal film noir melodramas of Hollywood's classics era, films like 'Leave Her To Heaven' (1945), 'Mildred Pierce' (1945), 'The Reckless Moment' (1949) and 'Angel Face' (1952). It's director Noboru Tanaka who made the very dark films 'A Woman Called Sada Abe' (1975) and 'Watcher In The Attic', films that carry strong noir overtones and gothic horror stylings. Both of these movies star Junko Miyashita. I find them thoroughly depressing but can admire their artistry.

Hi Petrolino. Thanks for introducing me to Noboru Tanaka (funny thing is that this is second director called Tanaka that I came to know on the same day). I liked those English movies you listed (especially the one starring Gene Tierney) and would very much like to see Japanese films that have something in common with them. I guess I need to get in 70s of Japanese cinema. I think posters in this thread have inspired me enough by now to look beyond the more widely known Japanese directors. Many thanks once again!

Here's a couple of recommendations that provide genuine insight into Japanese society in the 1970s, though both are restricted titles for 'adults' only. The book 'Behind The Pink Curtain : The Complete History Of Japanese Sex Cinema' by Jasper Sharp who records many dvd commentary tracks for releases of Japanese films on dvd here in the U K. The excellent documentary 'Arakimentari' (2004), about controversial rope bondage artist Nobuyoshi Araki, with contributions from photographer Richard Kern, musician Bjork and Japanese action legend 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano who's said to be a friend of cinema master Quentin Tarantino.

Thanks for the great thread - it seems, we're all learning a lot!