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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 30/04/2026

Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We’re finally discussing Takashi Miike’s Ichi the Killer. japanonfilm.com/ichithekiller

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 12/02/2025

Japanese film scholar Lindsay Nelson is back on the show to discuss Hirokazu Kore-eda’s heartbreaking drama, Nobody Knows. Based on a true story about a family of children abandoned by their single mother, there’s a lot to talk about in this. japanonfilm.com/nobodyknows/

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 06/02/2025

Comic creator Ryan Estrada makes his debut to discuss one of Studio Ghibli’s strangest films, 1994’s Pom Poko! We talk about the movie’s interesting structure, the deeper themes, and, of course, the power of raccoon balls. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/pompoko/

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 29/01/2025

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. japanonfilm.com/versus/

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 26/01/2025

Just recorded an episode discussing Takashi Miike's delightfully bizarre film, Gozu. After 20 years and many viewings, I think I now get it. Still have guest spots open for Season 13 of the podcast. If you'd like to be a guest and discuss a Japanese film, check the link: japanonfilm.com/guest 🇯🇵🎧📽️

Still from the movie Gozu (2003) of a man with a cow head licking the main character's face.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 22/01/2025

Fellow podcaster Sam Inglis returns to discuss 1985’s Typhoon Club. A great character study, though with some aspects that are difficult to watch. #podcast @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/typhoonclub/

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 15/01/2025

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. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/godzilla-1/

Godzilla Minus One on the Japan On Film podcast

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 08/01/2025

We kick off Season 12 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. @filmstoriespodnet.bsky.social japanonfilm.com/ring0/

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 20/11/2024

I don't think this holds up as well as some of the other J-horror films, but it's still good.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 20/11/2024

Not my favorite Kore-eda film, but a very good one nonetheless.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 20/11/2024

Not as shocking as Sono's other work, but still very good.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 20/11/2024

Of course, can't leave off this infamous film.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 19/11/2024

I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this, but I got completely absorved in the narrative.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 19/11/2024

And yet another Kore-eda pick. This was the first of his movies I saw, all about the power of memory.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 19/11/2024

I'll be honest here: I haven't seen this movie in like 20 years, but I do remember really liking it when I first saw it. I'm overdue for a rewatch.

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Japan On Film (A Film Stories Podcast) @japanonfilm.com · 19/11/2024

All focused on the decision for Japan to surrender and the attempted coup. Koji Yakusho is especially good in this (yeah, I know he's good in everything).