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Movie Review: Operation Thunderbolt (Mivtsa Yonatan, 1977)
Discover why 'Operation Thunderbolt' remains relevant today. Dive into this iconic 1977 film review to understand its lasting impact.
Ryota Nakanishi
Feb 247 min read


Film Review: Coup d'État (Kaigenrei, 1973) by Dir. Yoshishige Yoshida
Uncover the gripping drama of 'Coup d'État (Kaigenrei, 1973)' with our film review. Dive into the complexities of revolution.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jan 36 min read


Film Revaluation: The Amusement Park (1975) by George Romero
Uncover the hidden depths of 'The Amusement Park (1975)' by George Romero.
Ryota Nakanishi
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Film Revaluation: The Inferno / Jigoku (1979) by Tatsumi Kumashiro
Discover the underrated masterpiece 'The Inferno / Jigoku (1979)' by Tatsumi Kumashiro. Uncover the influences on mainstream films.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jul 27, 20246 min read


Adaptation Study: Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (1973) by Teruo Ishii
Explore the faithful adaptation of Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (1973) by Teruo Ishii, and discover the historical accuracy.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jul 23, 20246 min read

Film Review: Jigoku: Japanese Hell (1999) by Teruo Ishii
Jigoku (1999) is a good film about the collective memories of Japan during the 1990s, especially about Aum terrorism.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jun 2, 20247 min read


Film Review: Sorcerer (Wages of Fear, 1977) A Critical Revaluation
Uncover the hidden gems of Sorcerer (1977) in this critical revaluation. Explore the intense filmmaking and historical context behind this.
Ryota Nakanishi
May 16, 20245 min read


Film Review: Chungking Express The 30th Anniversary 4K (重慶森林, 2024)
Experience the nostalgia of Hong Kong in the 30th Anniversary 4K restoration of Chungking Express. Dive into the city's culture and love.
Ryota Nakanishi
May 10, 20243 min read


Film Review: Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (九龍城寨之圍城, 2024)
Discover the visually stunning and thematically complex world of 'Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In' (九龍城寨之圍城, 2024).
Ryota Nakanishi
May 9, 20243 min read


Review: The Last Voyage of Demeter (吸血鬼船, 2023)
Discover the visually stunning and politically diverse film adaptation, 'The Last Voyage of Demeter' (2023), a captivating expansion of D.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jan 6, 20244 min read


Review: Plain Jane To the Rescue (4K Version, 1982)
The third installment in the Lam Ah-Chun franchise (1978-1982), directed by John Woo, Plain Jane To the Rescue (1982), is a gem.
Ryota Nakanishi
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Writer of Night of the Living Dead, John Russo’s Book Writing Recommendation (2023)
Discover the book writing recommendation by John Russo, the writer of Night of the Living Dead!
Ryota Nakanishi
Dec 26, 20232 min read


Review: The Boy and the Heron (Cantonese Version, 2023)
Discover the groundbreaking marketing strategy behind 'The Boy and the Heron' and how it defied advertising hegemons. A must-read for fans.
Ryota Nakanishi
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Review: Columbo - Ransom for a Dead Man (The Complete Series, 1971)
Discover the brilliance of Columbo in the captivating pilot episode, Ransom for a Dead Man. Uncover the aesthetics and narrative depth.
Ryota Nakanishi
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Review: Columbo - Prescription: Murder (The Complete Series, 1968)
"Prescription: Murder" (1968), the pilot movie, the first installment, exceeds Hitchcock's suspense movies.
Ryota Nakanishi
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Film Review: "The Drummer" (4K restored version, 1983)
In simply put, a good film is remembered as a good person like the grandfather (Ng Wui) and Leslie Cheung.
Ryota Nakanishi
Nov 19, 20234 min read


Film Review: "Farewell to My Concubine" (4K restored version, 1993)
The 4K restoration of the Hong Kong film, Farewell to My Concubine (1993) is not a disappointment while it is the greatest Chinese film.
Ryota Nakanishi
Nov 11, 20233 min read

Book: DIALECTIC OF NOVEL-SCRIPT-FILM ADAPTATION (2023)
This book proves that the filmability of an original work becomes a criterion of faithful film adaptation.
Ryota Nakanishi
Oct 9, 20234 min read


Book: 《馬克思主義電影美學:黑格爾,馬克思,恩格斯,列寧,托洛茨基,愛森斯坦》
Copyright © 2022 by Nakanishi, Ryota
Published: 9/17/2022
ISBN: 9789887606611
Length: 660 Pages
Cover Design and illustration: Envato
Ryota Nakanishi
Sep 18, 20225 min read


Film Review: The Fall of Berlin (Dir. Mikheil Chiaureli; 1950) – Distorted V-DAY War Film
Dir. Chiaureli tried to make a sharp contrast between Stalin and Hitler on their handling of their generals and military operations in film.
Ryota Nakanishi
May 8, 202213 min read
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