The Book of Five Rings — by Miyamoto Musashi
Review of “The Book of Five Rings”, a combat, strategy and philosophy manual by legendary ronin samurai, Miyamoto Musashi. Includes video links.
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The Sword of Doom (1966)
Review of “The Sword of Doom” (1966), Japanese period drama starring Tatsuya Nakadai & Toshiro Mifune. Dir. Kihachi Okamoto. Inc. video links.
READ MORE +Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021) Action Special
Action special review on “Prisoners of the Ghostland” (2021), U.S, sci-fi, horror-crime adventure. Stars Nic Cage & Tak Sakaguchi. Out in theaters & VOD!
READ MORE +Versus (2000)
Review of “Versus” (2000), extreme Japanese martial-arts cult horror action classic starring Tak Sakaguchi. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura. OUT DEC. 7 on Blu-ray from Arrow Video & Amazon!
READ MORE +Crazy Samurai Musashi (2020)
Movie review of “Crazy Samurai Musashi” (2020). Stars “Re:Born” and “Versus” Japanese martial arts star, Tak Sakaguchi. Directed by Yuji Shimomura.
READ MORE +Crazy Samurai Musashi — Full Trailer
News article covering the trailer of Samurai movie "Crazy Samurai Musashi", coming soon! Stars Tak Sakaguchi, directed by Yuji Shimomura.
READ MORE +47 Ronin (2013)
Review of “47 Ronin” (2013). A band of loyal samurai warriors avenge their Lord in this supernatural re-telling of a pivotal Japanese event. Stars Keanu Reeves and Hiroyuki Sanada.
READ MORE +Heroes of the East (1978)
Review of “Heroes of the East” (1978), a kung fu masterpiece starring Gordon Liu, Yasuaki Kurata & Yuka Mizuno. Directed by Lau Kar-leung and produced by Shaw Brothers.
READ MORE +History of Fight Choreography – Part 1: The Olde Days
The first of a two-part article on fight choreography through history. From Elizabethan jester fight-director to Japanese theatre-inspired samurai cinema!
READ MORE +Azumi (2003)
Movie review of “Azumi” (2003). Adaptation of the Japanese manga series by Yū Koyama. Stars Aya Ueto, Yoshio Harada and Joe Odagiri. Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
READ MORE +The Princess Blade (2001)
Movie review of "The Princess Blade" (2001) a manga adaptation starring Yumiko Shaku. Directed by Shinsuke Sato with action direction by Donnie Yen.
READ MORE +Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014)
Review of “Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends” (2014) part 3 of the live-action manga series. Stars Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Munetaka Aoki & Yōsuke Eguchi. Directed by Keishi Ōtomo,
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