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Death Movie Night: Yakuza
So on Saturday January 27th, I will be having a death movie night. For those not of the "old school" variety death movie nights entail the watching of 2 violent films in a single night. The two films are specifically chosen by your host (me) for the greater edification of you all. The movies chosen to change your world's are:
The Yakuza starring Robert Mitchum, and Ken Takakura.
One of the finest East meets West movies ever made that has moments that are jaw droppingly awesome. It was released this week on DVD after years of being in release limbo. It is one of my favorite movies. This movie is part of a larger movement in Yakuza films wherein matters of Honor and Loyalty are shown as positive traits in the Yakuza and redeeming traits in our heroes.
The Yakuza Papers Vol. 1. Battles without Honor or Humanity
This is the movie that broke the back of the above type of films. Not that there are not honorable characters in this movie. More that the Yakuza are shown as the criminals they are. This movie is arguably the most important Yakuza movie ever made, and its badness of ass cannot be questioned. It was directed by Fukasaku at the height of his powers and was followed by 4 sequels.
The movies will begin at 8:00 and continue until completed. Please RSVP so we will know if you plan on coming.
Oh as there is an Asian theme this is a fine excuse to drink Asian liquors and Asian beers.
elfdope, BTW.Quote direct:
Death Movie Night: Yakuza
So on Saturday January 27th, I will be having a death movie night. For those not of the "old school" variety death movie nights entail the watching of 2 violent films in a single night. The two films are specifically chosen by your host (me) for the greater edification of you all. The movies chosen to change your world's are:
The Yakuza starring Robert Mitchum, and Ken Takakura.
One of the finest East meets West movies ever made that has moments that are jaw droppingly awesome. It was released this week on DVD after years of being in release limbo. It is one of my favorite movies. This movie is part of a larger movement in Yakuza films wherein matters of Honor and Loyalty are shown as positive traits in the Yakuza and redeeming traits in our heroes.
The Yakuza Papers Vol. 1. Battles without Honor or Humanity
This is the movie that broke the back of the above type of films. Not that there are not honorable characters in this movie. More that the Yakuza are shown as the criminals they are. This movie is arguably the most important Yakuza movie ever made, and its badness of ass cannot be questioned. It was directed by Fukasaku at the height of his powers and was followed by 4 sequels.
The movies will begin at 8:00 and continue until completed. Please RSVP so we will know if you plan on coming.
Oh as there is an Asian theme this is a fine excuse to drink Asian liquors and Asian beers.
