The Greatest Samurai Film You've Never Seen

Geoffry O’Brien in his Criterion Film Essay notes: In an era of Japanese filmmaking marked by such masterpieces as Akira Kurosaw…

Going To "Hell"

Enjoy a steaming bowl of "Hell" at Japan Society. Photo (c) Everett Collection " Jigoku is more than merely a bou…

Limbus Limbo: How Low Can You Go

We are greeted by swiftly swaying reeds, a deep pit and silence. No sounds comes out but clearly words are printed across the scr…