J-Meme The Killing Machine (1975) My favorite portrayals of both Sonny Chiba & student Etsuko Shihomi come from Japanese director Norifumi Suzuki – More human & fleshed-out but no less badass – IMO an underrated film from Chiba’s prime March 1, 2024
J-Meme Legendary Panty Mask (1991) Panty Mask is a super-heroine in a Native American-kini who wears leather undies on her head – as disguise. Panty Mask fights a group of evil whip wielding Catholic nuns in an all-girl version of Tombstone. A schoolgirl, nunsploitation, cowboys and Indians, musical” February 28, 2024
J-Meme The Shinjuku Love Story (1987) “It starts like Ferris Bueller with yakuza before becoming a John Woo actioneer with city pop.” Love how our hero is decked out like a Colonial Marine straight out of Aliens February 27, 2024
J-Meme [NSFW]Female Yakuza Tale (1973) Intro – Japan’s Reiko Ike is one of the premiere badass action heroines in all of cinema – One of many cult gems from director Teruo Ishi[NSFW] February 26, 2024
J-Meme Sex And Fury (1973) One of cult Japanese director Norifumi Suzuki’s finest films is one of the crown gems of the entire pinky violence era – If you’ve ever wondered what some of Kill Bill’s main inspirations were, look no further February 23, 2024
J-Meme Crimson Bat, The Blind Swordswoman (1969) Japan’s Yôko Matsuyama only starred in 16 films over a span of 20 years but left an enduring legacy as the ultra-cool blind swordswomen Oichi in the four film Crimson Bat series February 23, 2024
J-Meme Gods Left Hand, Devils Right Hand (2006) “A boy has telepathic powers that enable him to see other people’s evil-doings. A broken cell phone helps the sister talk to the boy that’s in a coma. Oh and there’s a serial killer wielding a giant pair of scissors, Clock Tower style.” February 19, 2024
J-Meme Return of Daimajin (1966) Japanese folklore meets Toho flavored monsters makes for one of the best kaiju films ever – I find it incredible they made three of these in just 1966 February 18, 2024
