Brand New...

[poppachubby]

I've seen some good flicks lately, these 2 take the cake.

Ichi is a remake of the classic character Zatoichi. They have put in a twist. The character has been reinterpreted as a woman. Don't worry, she chops many heads off...

http://lynaeina.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/ichi_2008.jpg

From the Jackie Chan camp, amazing choreography. The audio on this one is killer...

http://boonage.pjss2.net/images/content/wushu-movie.jpg

[nightflier]

I hipe this is not a sequel to another movie called Ichi? I remember some absolutely revolting torture-fest by that name from a few years ago.

[poppachubby]

No, not at all. You're talking about Ichi the Killer. As I said in my OP, it's an interpretation of the Zatoichi franchise. Haha, not to your taste I take it?

http://ictenchan.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/ichi-the-killer-movie.jpg

[Smokey]

Hey Pop, do you rent these movies or buy. And from where?

[poppachubby]

I generally buy them. There's an Asian video store in town, they get them before Blockbuster or any other chain. I won't lie, I have copied a few while renting.

I should add that you would like Ichi Smoke. Fantastic sword play. The 5.1 when they unsheath their swords, or do the 'ol draw and slash, is worth it alone.

[nightflier]

Yeah that one. The scene where they break the poor girl's hands and then slice off her nipples is where I decided that was enough and turned it off. I can enjoy your regular sword-fighting king-fu movie, but this was just beyond the pale - what a disgusting pile of dung. And I read that in Japan that's considered humorous fare. If so, I really wonder what makes them cry. I'm amazed that kind of senseless gore even finds any funding, much less an audience.

[poppachubby]

Yeah that one. The scene where they break the poor girl's hands and then slice off her nipples is where I decided that was enough and turned it off. I can enjoy your regular sword-fighting king-fu movie, but this was just beyond the pale - what a disgusting pile of dung. And I read that in Japan that's considered humorous fare. If so, I really wonder what makes them cry. I'm amazed that kind of senseless gore even finds any funding, much less an audience.

I would disagree to an extent. I don't think that Ichi the Killer represents any kind of norm for Japanese cinema. It was way over the top. I think in general, Japanese enjoy the arts but don't take it to heart, whether it's music or movies...

I am a HUGE fan of Samurai cinema. I also have a pretty extensive collection of other Japanese martial arts and action flicks.

Don't let one bad apple spoil the genre for you...