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Movies 2005(+2) #75-78

Ichi the Killer (Unrated Edition) Of the top ten or so craziest films I’ve ever seen Miike now has about five of them. This thing is so screwed up it’s not even funny. It’s actually one of his better efforts, … Continue reading

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Movies 2005(+2) #59

2046: Not exactly Ashes of Time, but closer than I’d hoped. It was a little overlong, a little bloated and a little too self-indulgent. Pared down this could have been a really great film. Zhang Ziyi is mesmerizing as usual.

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Movies 2005(+2) #s 52 and 53

Rainy Dog: Almost disappointing in it’s straightforward approach and lack of extreme moments. That slightly odd feeling aside (it’s odd because I don’t necessarily LIKE those moments in Miike films all the time, so missing them is a little goofy) … Continue reading

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Movies 2005(+2) #51

Needing You: Sammi Cheng is in this. She’s so cute. There, I said it. Even beyond that, this is a pretty good little romantic comedy. Another notch on the belt of Johnnie To, Wai Ka Fai and the Milkyway Image … Continue reading

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