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takeshi kitano

The 50 best movies of Japanese cinema

The 50 best movies of Japanese cinema

The premium selection from a cinematic powerhouse…

Thomas Coll
Jun 10, 2024
Sonatine - Takeshi Kitano - 1993

The 10 best yakuza movies of all time

The gun more honorific than the sword.

Thomas Coll
Jun 2, 2024
Branded to Kill - 1967 - Seijun Suzuki

‘Branded to Kill’: the most surreal yakuza movie ever made

Transcending the genre.

Thomas Coll
May 26, 2024
Sonatine - Takeshi Kitano - 1993

Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Sonatine’ and the sheer imperative of a holiday

Getting away from it all.

Thomas Coll
Mar 29, 2024
The seven iconic films Quentin Tarantino calls "perfect"

‘Sonatine’: The Takeshi Kitano movie Quentin Tarantino called a “masterpiece”

He’s a big fan.

Aimee Ferrier
Feb 22, 2023
The "nerve-inducing" moment Takeshi Kitano couldn't remember his lines in 'Battle Royale'

Takeshi Kitano names his 10 favourite movies of all time

A versatile star’s favourites.

Ros Tibbs
Feb 16, 2023
The "nerve-inducing" moment Takeshi Kitano couldn't remember his lines in 'Battle Royale'

The “nerve-inducing” moment Takeshi Kitano couldn’t remember his lines in ‘Battle Royale’

Forgetful.

Thomas Coll
Jan 18, 2023
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