Eastern Premise #47 – Sanshiro Sugata (Judo Saga)
In this weeks Eastern Premise Jason Julier takes in Akira Kurosawa’s Sanshiro Sugata. After almost a whole year of weekly articles we finally arrive at the biggest name in Japanese cinema. After 46 instalments it’s finally time for the arrival of Akira Kurosawa. Yes, it is long overdue but as one of the most visible … Read more
Monday Blu(e)s and DVD
It’s an absolutely stacked week for home video releases, with new titles from all of the major boutique labels. A couple of timely box-set releases accompany an over-the-top celebration of one of the most beloved blockbusters of the nineties. Please feel free to use the comments section below to let us know if we’ve … Read more
Monday Blu(e)s and DVD
It’s an absolutely stacked week for home video releases, with new titles from all of the major boutique labels. A couple of timely box-set releases accompany an over-the-top celebration of one of the most beloved blockbusters of the nineties. Please feel free to use the comments section below to let us know if we’ve missed … Read more




