Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009
GODZILLA STOMPS PHILLY IN RUKU!
THE NEW YORK YANKEES ARE THE 2009 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS! This team is my silver lining in sports fandom psychology. I'm thankful for not being a miserable Mets fan. The Jets will probably never get to the Super Bowl before I spit my last breath, so the Yanks provide some comfort in my dark & empty heart football has ingrained in my being. Congrats to Hideki Matsui for carrying the offense in Game 6 with 6 ribbies and winning the series MVP. Hope the Yanks do him right by giving Godzilla an extension.Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Happi Birfday Akira Kobayashi! (72)
Today, Nov. 3rd [1937], 60's Nikkatsu Superstar Akira Kobayashi celebrates his 72nd birthday. It's no surprise that AK was one of Nikkatsu's rising young guns during their explosive action noir era. Rumor has it, he's a singer as well. Imagine that, a Japanese actor in that era who sings? (sarc/) I don't hide the fact that AK isn't my favorite actor, hell he doesn't even sniff my top 20 in the genre. Two of his better films are "Violent Streets" and "Bloody Territories" and of course his spots in Fukasaku's "Battles" series. That I know of, he's still kicking around, playing a wannabe golf-pro and drinking with oyabun's. Kind of surprised he's still kicking.Nikkatsu Lounge
Friday, October 30, 2009
TOKU-WEEN
Halloween makes me think of costumes and costumes make me think of those hundred's of Ultraman clones in their sassy outfits. None of the modern day bullshit toku either, strictly 70's pimp. I'm not winning any doctorates on the subject, but here's a clip (it's a doozy) of such series I've never heard of, "Battle Hawk". Why is there always a fat guy on the team? I'll wager comic relief. The wif and I have already eaten our Halloween candy ("FUN" sized Snickers - as oppose to the "Sad" sized Snickers), those little bastards will be disappointed tomorrow. Time to hit CVS for more junk. I don't want to be one of those geezer's rapping nickels in tin foil or handing out fruit. Those F'rs got egged.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
TV, What did I do to you?
TV, why do you hate me so much? What did I do to deserve this? Week after week, month after month, you regurgitate the same tripe over and over again. I'm embarrassed for you. When will IFC learn that Samurai Saturday's should consist more titles than looping the same Mifune / Kurosawa films? I fucking hate the "Samurai" Trilogy. I said it! It bores the shit out of me and makes my eyes vomit. I may exaggerate, but when the highlight in this time frame is "Aces: Iron Eagles III" (starring Lou Gossett Jr. & Sonny Chiba), the FCC needs to crack down on spray paint huffing schedule coordinators. You compromise my dignity. I won't even bring up...okay I will, It's f'n Halloween time and not a single fuckin' Toho film! Nada, nilche, fuckal! Sure I have them all on DVD, but that's not the point! Fuck off TV, you and your poor programming. Thank god for Netflix.Oct. 22nd
Enter the Dragon - Encore - 8PM
Oct. 23rd
The Great Yokai War* - Sundance - 11AM
(*also on Oct. 24th, 27th and 28th)
You Only Live Twice - Bravo - 1PM
Hell in the Pacific - Retro Ch. - 2:35PM
Oct. 24th
Duel at Ganryu Island - IFC - 8AM
Oct. 25th
Aces: Iron Eagle III - WFUT - 12:30AM
Oct. 26th
Kill Bill - Spike - 8PM
Oct. 31st
Rashoman - IFC - 8AM
Ran - Sundance - 2:45PM
Thursday, October 15, 2009
UFO spotted in yocal newspaper, says Old Koot.
Ex-Japanese leader Junichiro Koizumi to don crown in latest 'Ultraman' movie
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October DVD's & Other non-sense
Yesterday, I finally finished the anime series "Death Note" (2006). I know most people tend to think "anime" as "cartoons" or "childish" or whatever. You're ignorant. Childish maybe, but definitely not suitable for children. Any way, I'm not going to go off on some tangent defending anime. I like it, that's all that matters. Better than watching any series with Jenna Elfman. Any way, I highly recommend this series, even if you're not into anime. It's got a very interesting and unique story and questions whether the main character's motives are right or wrong. I'm not surprised at how many Otaku worship this character. Although, most Otaku would worship a heaping of steamed rhino shit if they thought it "looked good". I thoroughly enjoyed it. If swashbuckling rogues, bullet ballet vagabonds, giant robo strifes with intergalactic consequences aren't you're shtick, then this is the (thinking man's) anime for you. **MAJOR SPOILER** The series finale (ep.37) was a dandy. I was extremely satisfied that the egotistical psychotic lead character, Light Yagami, finally got what he deserved. This coming from someone who loves to root for bad guys and underdogs (That's probably because I'm a NY Jets fan). Near is L.2, but it was pleasant to see that smug look a victory wiped off the face of Light as his world came crashing to an end. *END SPOILS* I believe they've made 3 live action films in Japan and talk of a live action film in the states is in progress. I would shy away from those until you've seen the series.Tuesday, October 06, 2009
The Black Tight Killers (1966) trailer
Surprisingly, I never got to see this flick. It was available but for buku dollars. Now it's as rare as Polar Bears. Even Netflix has it listed as "missing". The trailer certainly is enticing even though Akira Kobayashi is low on the YE icon totem pole.















































