Japan On Film

We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie!

Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We'll be going on a hiatus now, but will return soon with another season and more Japanese movies to discuss. Until then, feel free to connect with us at the links below.

Hosted by Perry Constantine

Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott

Visit Another Motion Picture Company to find out about Adrian's films and follow him on Instagram.

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Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out.

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Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry

You can connect with Patrick by email and check out his faculty profile.

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This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko.

Hosted by Perry Constantine

Guest-Starring KJ Brown

Check out KJ's game Blossom Breeze and check out him on these other podcasts:


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In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars.

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Guest-Starring Jim Cannon

Listen to Jim on The Iron Age of Comics Podcast.

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This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse.

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Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton

Visit Jennifer's website, pick up her book Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews, or listen to her podcast, The Cinema Junction.

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