Japan Cuts XVIII Review: In THE GESUIDOUZ, A Lively Punk Romp With Spirited Aberrance
The Gesuidouz enjoyed its US Premiere for the 18th edition of Japan Cuts Festival of New Japanese Film.
Festivals And Events
Fantasia XXIX Review: In REDUX REDUX, When Is Revenge Enough?
Redux Redux enjoyed its Canadian Premiere at the 29th edition of the Fantastic International Film Festival.
NYAFF XXIV Review: In SAMURAI FURY, Liberty Or Death!
Samurai Fury enjoyed its U.S. Premiere at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival.
Fantasia XXIX Review: In HONEKO AKABANE’S BODYGUARDS, Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Honeko Akabane’s Bodyguards enjoyed its North American Premiere for the 29th edition of Fantasia International Film Festival.
Japan Cuts XVIII Review: In A GIRL NAMED ANN, A Gutting Portrait Of Determined Kindness
Played as part of Japan Cuts 2025.
NYAFF XXIV Review: In LILIM, Mikhail Red’s Chilling Prayer For The Damned
Lilim enjoyed its North American premiere at the 24th New York Asian Film Festival.
Fantasia XXIX Review: In NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CAT, Terrorizing Mankind With Cuteness!
Now streaming on Crunchyroll! 🐈 🐈⬛️
Japan Cuts XVIII Review: In CLOUD, Money Is The Root Of All Evil
Part of Japan Cuts 2025, CLOUD is now available from Janus Films.
NYAFF XXIV Review: Toshiaki Toyoda’s Go Seppuku Yourselves & Other Tales
Toshiaki Toyoda’s “Go Seppuku Yourselves & Other Tales” screened for the 2025 edition of the New York Asian Film Festival.
Fantasia XXIX: Ten Titles To Steal Your Attention At This Year’s Festival!
It’s about that time again!
THE WITNESS: New Poster Revealed For Jose Manuel’s Breakout Indie Martial Arts Hit
Puerto Rico’s first-ever independent martial arts action thriller is getting a 4K revival screening at festivals later this year!
DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW Spreads The Holiday Danger In The First Trailer
A cast/director Q&A will be held next month in Los Angeles!
Fantasia XXIX: Awards, Tartakovsky’s Closing Title And More Announced In The Third Wave!
The 2025 edition kicks off July 16!
NYAFF 2025 Locks In With Full Line-Up: Opening And Closing Titles, Awards And Star-Studded In-Person Events, And More!
The 24th edition of NYAFF launches on July 11!
TACFEST III Review: In SEEK, Shane Kosugi’s Directing Debut Scratches The Ninja Movie Itch
I can think of at least a few other festivals that would enjoy this one from Shane Kosugi. Had the pleasure of checking this out a while back during its Toledo run.
NYAFF XXIV: The First Wave Arrives To Announce The 2025 Edition
The 24th edition kicks off next month!
HEROES: 1 OUT OF 100 Part Two Trailer Brings The Bam Fam Back For More
Willie “Bam” Johnson reprises his role from the first film, and will screen for the Virginia Black Film Festival this month.
GKIDS Resets The Clock For Animated Sci-Fi Thriller, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
ALL YOU NEED IS KILL is currently enjoying its run at this year’s Anime Annecy Film Festival
TACFEST III Review: In GATILLERO, A Non-Stop Thrillride On The Streets Of Argentina
The movie played before several festival crowds in the past year in Spain and will release in Argentina this week.
LINDA LINDA LINDA Reclaims The Stage In 4K In 2025
The 2005 film is directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita and stars Bae Doona, Aki Maeda, Yu Kashii, and Shiori Sekine