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1.The Barbarian and The Geisha starring: John Wayne, Eiko Ando, Sam Jaffe, Sô Yamamura, Kodaya Ichikawa directed by: John Huston January 01, 1998
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I first saw this movie in 1958 just before going to Japan with the US Army. It made quite an impact on me and my expectations of the Japanese. The movie does successfully capture some of the Japanese spirit as I know it. John Wayne, though he has been panned in this role, I think, embodies what may have been an accurate portrayal of the typical well meaning American in a culture he could never understand. Years later, when I happened to be in Shimoda, where the film is set, I found a small Japanese Museum, that commorated the self-sacrifice of the Japanese woman, the lovely Okichi, to her community. It depicts the 'facts' of the movie in a totally differnt light. This movie really deserves to be put on DVD !!

2.Gung Ho (1986) starring: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers, John Turturro directed by: Ron Howard April 08, 1991
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Today I work with many Asians. Particularly I have many Japanese customers. As a teen seeing this movie for the first time I couldn't appreciate how prophetic it was. I decided to pick it up and watch it again, not having seen it for over 20 years. It holds up so, so well. Don't get caught up in all the anti-USA propaganda of the past decade. Watch this movie. It will help you recognize that the USA is still a young nation, filled with the promise and naive "can-do" attitude that only comes from those that are young. Not every other country hates us...and yes, for most we Americans "make them laugh", and that is a very good thing.

3.Antarctica starring: Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Tsunehiko Watase, Masako Natsume, Keiko Oginome directed by: Koreyoshi Kurahara January 01, 2001
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One of the all-time most seen films by Japanese movie-goers, this true to life story about two sled dogs surviving the Antarctica Winter was ripped off by Disney's "Eight Below".

4.Tokyo Story starring: Chishu Ryu, Chieko Higashiyama, Sô Yamamura, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura directed by: Yasujiro Ozu March 20, 2001
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If you've read anything of the description, you'll know the story doesn't appear to have any fascinating elements to it for someone who is perhaps 25 years old or younger. But if you have experienced death of a parent, or the awkwardness of dealing with grown siblings, or even dealing with embarrassing parental behavior---there is something here for you. In addition, if you are at all a History Channel buff, there is the added attraction of seeing life in postwar Japan, and what the middle-class there were doing while we were having our baby boom and moving to our "little boxes" in the suburbs. I like to look at the clothes and also see a society in a major transition while still having the influence (still felt) from American occupation. Plus if you are interested in religious and social practices, ... Read More

5.Tora Tora Tora (Spec) starring: Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Jason Robards, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi directed by: Kinji Fukasaku, Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda May 15, 2001
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This film combines the fun and excitement of a hollywood thriller with the accuracy of a documentary. It is memorable, well acted and superbly directed.

6.Godzilla Vs King Ghidora starring: Kosuke Toyohara, Anna Nakagawa, Megumi Odaka, Katsuhiko Sasaki, Akiji Kobayashi directed by: Kazuki Omori April 28, 1998
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I loved watching giant Japanese lizards beat each other up and stomp on humanity as a child. Who could not love Godzilla movies as a kid? So, I'm coming at this review as someone who was raised on the Showa era of Godzilla movies. Mostly, I haven't liked Heisei era movies so far. They sort of detracted from the awesomeness of the earlier Showa era movies. While this one used a recycled monster, it's really a new story. Ever been to Tokyo? If you have, you've probably seen the crazy black vans driven around by Mishima-esque ultra nationalists, spouting off insane Japanese propaganda, demanding they go back to Emperor worship and the glories of Imperial Japan. I'm pretty sure these guys took over production of this film. In fact, one of these guys is featured as one of the main heroes of the movie! ... Read More

7.Tora Tora Tora starring: Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Jason Robards, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi directed by: Kinji Fukasaku, Richard Fleischer, Toshio Masuda June 02, 1998
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This film combines the fun and excitement of a hollywood thriller with the accuracy of a documentary. It is memorable, well acted and superbly directed.

8.Princess Yang Kwei Fei starring: Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori, Sô Yamamura, Eitarô Shindô, Eitarô Ozawa directed by: Kenji Mizoguchi January 01, 1998
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I saw this film in New York -- I think at the New Yorker theater -- over 30 years ago. I saw it once again at some later date. It is a wonderfully touching, sad and all too human story with a Shakesperean quality about it, and the colors and fimography are dazzling. I am not a professional film critic, and I know Mizoguchi is highly ranked among Japanese directors, but I feel he should be even more highly ranked. How anyone could consider this film as less than an absolute materpiece is beyond me.

9.Last Days of Planet Earth starring: Franz Gruber, Jun Hamamura, Akihiko Hirata, Kazuo Kato, Kyôko Kishida June 27, 1995
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This movie is virtually unwatchable, makes no sense, and reapeated viewings just might lead to brain damage. Stay away. Do not purchase this movie.

10.Tora! Tora! Tora! starring: Martin Balsam, Sô Yamamura, Joseph Cotten, Tatsuya Mihashi, E.G. Marshall directed by: Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Masuda, Richard Fleischer
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This film combines the fun and excitement of a hollywood thriller with the accuracy of a documentary. It is memorable, well acted and superbly directed.

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