• Crying Out Love, In The Centre Of The World

    Mar 4, 2015

    This is still the kind of delicate drama that has enough of a hook to keep the audience enthralled until the end.

  • Dead Sushi

    Mar 5, 2015

    Extremely silly, camp, surreal and gory, ‘Dead Sushi’ is a bonkers ride of flesh eating sushi, kung fu, flying squids, sushi sex (!) and a daughter’s quest to earn the respect of her father.

  • Ju-On: The Grudge

    Apr 2, 2015

    If you think Japanese horror cinema is becoming mired in recently coined cliché, or you simply love being scared, the troubling, dreadful world of ‘Ju-on’ is required viewing.

  • My S.O. Has Got Depression

    May 3, 2015

    Blessed with the presence of Aoi Miyazaki – possibly the cutest actress in the universe – the story of two ordinary people dealing with life-changing illness is uplifting without being glib.

  • Nobody To Watch Over Me

    May 4, 2015

    ‘Nobody To Watch Over Me’ packs quality into every area, from the probing direction to a superb cast without a weak link among them.

  • Survive Style 5+

    Jun 5, 2015

    If you just remember to bring a sense of humour, and wonder, you’ll be rewarded with what is easily one of the best Japanese films of the year.

  • Tokyo Sonata

    Jun 15, 2015

    An outstanding drama and so much more, ‘Tokyo Sonata’ is captivating arthouse cinema.

  • Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl

    Jun 20, 2015

    ‘Vampire Girl Vs. Frankenstein Girl’ is fun, especially if watched drunk and with a group of like minded fans but the mini genre is fast becoming saturated with each entry being a little less mad, bad and cult like.