Episodes

  • S12E04 – Versus (2000) [ヴァーサス]

    S12E04 – Versus (2000) [ヴァーサス]
    Jan 28 2025
    Author Jennifer Upton returns for a fun discussion about Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus! A genre-bending film that plays with archetypes and looks far better than its budget should allow for, it's a quick, entertaining watch. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on her writing and read her book, Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • S12E03 – Typhoon Club (1985) [台風クラブ]

    S12E03 – Typhoon Club (1985) [台風クラブ]
    Jan 22 2025
    Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985's Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his podcast, Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • S12E02 – Godzilla Minus One (2023) [ゴジラ-1.0]

    S12E02 – Godzilla Minus One (2023) [ゴジラ-1.0]
    Jan 15 2025
    This is the one many listeners have been waiting for. Podcaster Jason Kleeberg joins Perry to dive into the wildly successful Godzilla Minus One! Praised both at home and abroad for good reason, there's a lot to unpack here. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jason Kleeberg Listen to Jason on the Force Five Podcast. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S12E01 - Ring 0 (2000) [リング0：バースデー]

    S12E01 - Ring 0 (2000) [リング0：バースデー]
    Jan 8 2025
    Welcome to a new season of Japan On Film! We kick things off with returning guest and author Frank Schildiner to discuss Ring 0, the prequel to the Ring series and the origins of Sadako. Though better than some of the other sequels, this still leaves a lot to be desired. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Frank Schildiner Check out Frank’s books on Amazon. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]

    S11E10 – Ju-on: The Grudge (2003) [呪怨]
    Sep 17 2024
    Podcaster Chris Osborne comes by the show for a discussion of one of the classics of J-Horror. In this episode, we dive into Takeshi Shimizu's Ju-on: The Grudge, which helped contribute to the J-Horror craze of the early 2000s (and Hollywood's obsession with remaking them). This is the final episode of the season. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll be back in a few months with Season 12! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Chris Osborne Listen to Chris on the Play Comics Podcast. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/fspn It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]

    S11E09 – Tokyo Drifter (1966) [東京流れ者]
    Sep 10 2024
    Director Seijun Suzuki is a really unique figure in the world of Japanese cinema, with a style all his own. In this episode, Japanese film scholar Jennifer Upton returns to the show for a discussion of one of his most famous works, Tokyo Drifter. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer’s website for information on her writing and read her book, Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]

    S11E08 – Godzilla Raids Again (1955) [ゴジラの逆襲]
    Sep 3 2024
    Fellow podcaster Mike Lund returns to the show for a discussion of Godzilla Raids Again. The first of many Godzilla sequels, it also set the tone for the Showa Era of Toho's blockbuster property. Listen to our fun debate over the merits and faults of this film. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Mike Lund Listen to Mike on The Old Switch-a-roo and follow him on Letterboxd. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]

    S11E07 – 100 Yen Love (2014) [百円の恋]
    Aug 27 2024
    Film fan and podcaster Sam Inglis joins the show today to discuss Masaharu Take's boxing romance, 100 Yen Love. We break down the story, discuss some of its commentary on Japanese society, and praise the amazing performance by Sakura Ando. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Sam Inglis Follow Sam on Bluesky and Letterboxd, and listen to his podcast, Fearless Pretender: The Jennifer Jason Leigh Podcast. JapanOnFilm.com Threads Bluesky Instagram Facebook Discord Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins