Based on Takao Saitou’s long-running Golgo 13 manga, Golgo 13: The Professional was originally released in Japan in 1983. The film was directed by the late Osamu Dezaki. Dezaki, who was best known for directing a variety of classic anime,… Read More ›
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Space Adventure Cobra (The Movie) Review: SPACE BUTTS…AND ARTSY VISUALS
We recently noticed that we had a ton of Discotek Media DVDs lying around waiting to be reviewed (as is a common problem, as you know). Thinking we could make a theme month out of it, we decided to turn April… Read More ›
Another Guest Appearance on The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast: Santa Sangre
I was once again on the Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast talking about what I feel is one of the greatest movies ever, Santa Sangre. Yes, I butcher some Spanish. Yes, I force some jokes. Yes, I mumble my words. But… Read More ›
Jiri Barta – Labyrinth of Darkness Special: Part 2
The Last Thief 1987 The Last Thief starts off at night time with a robber breaking into a supposed house. While he starts off small with a single gold coin, he notices more valuables that further entice him. His greed… Read More ›
Jiri Barta – Labyrinth of Darkness Special: Part 1
At CTBF, we try to watch animation outside of our familiarity cottage with Anime. Speaking personally, I have a soft spot for the work of French director Sylvain Chomet (known for The Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist), most of… Read More ›
Special Appearance on The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast: Cabin in the Woods
Some time ago I was being active on Twitter and landed a quest appearance on The Greatest Movie Ever! Podcast (see, persistence wins out I guess?). I personally enjoyed myself, getting to work with one of my bigger influences Paul Chapman. I listened… Read More ›
I Shot Andy Warhol Special: Off The Deep End
Writer’s note: I wrote this review as an extra credit assignment for an art appreciation class, hence why the format is different. The topics I focused on were the portrayal of the artists in the film as well as the… Read More ›
Dirty Pair Special: Affair of Nolandia – At Least We Can Breathe Down Here
Affair of Nolandia was directed by Masaharu Okuwaki, whose repertoire also includes Aishiteruze Baby, Cat’s Eye, and MÄR. Animation director is Yukari Kobayashi, who has worked on Lovely Complex and Gokujou. Notably, as this is Kobayashi first and only trek into the… Read More ›
Dirty Pair Special: Project Eden – Big Trouble In Little Eden
Let us travel back in time to the year 1980 where Haruka Takachiho has just created the short story called, The Dirty Pair’s Great Adventures. He eventually made these short stories into numerous sequels such as Dirty Pair Flash and… Read More ›
Miami Connection Special: A Film Of Escalation In A Miami Without Irony
One day taking place sometime ago; fellow esteemed CotBF writer Alex emailed me a trailer for a midnight released film that he wanted us desperately to attend. After considering the trailer to be fantastic (I usually avoid watching trailers because of the… Read More ›
All Quiet On The Western Front Special: Yes, Another Class Asked For One
The 1930’s film All Quite on the Western Front is directed by Lewis Millstone (known for both the Of Mice and Men film adaption from 1940 and the original Ocean’s 11 from 1960) from an adaptation of German writer Erich… Read More ›
Megazone 23 Special – Part 3: It’s A Thing……..About Robots?
1989’s Megazone 23 Part 3 is directed by Shinji Aramaki and Kenichi Yatagai. Aramaki has worked on other such titles as Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01 and the upcoming Space Pirate Captain Harlock film in 2013. Yatagai’s other works include Super… Read More ›
October Horror Special: Tokyo Zombie
2005’s Tokyo Zombie is directed and written by Sakichi Satô. In lieu of referencing other things that I can bet my bottom dollar will never be released in the States, how about I reference some of his non-directorial credits for… Read More ›