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TIFF opens with ‘The Social Network,’ offers peek at ‘Tron: Legacy’

TIFF opens with ‘The Social Network,’ offers peek at ‘Tron: Legacy’

Over 300 biz luminaries strode along the ceremonial 'green carpet' in the opening ceremonies…

Tokyo film fest to feature four world premieres in competition, honor Bruce Lee

Tokyo film fest to feature four world premieres in competition, honor Bruce Lee

The 23rd TIFF Kicks off on October 23 with 'The Social Network'…

Yoji Yamada nurtures Japan’s next generation in ‘Kyoto Story’

Yoji Yamada nurtures Japan’s next generation in ‘Kyoto Story’

Famed helmer looks to teach Japan's next generation of filmmakers …

Tokyo’s ‘pink’ Ueno Okura Theater goes out in style

Tokyo’s ‘pink’ Ueno Okura Theater goes out in style

Commemorating a five-decade run as Japan's most highly regarded venue for soft-core 'pink' pornographic cinema…

Porn again: Historic Tokyo ‘pink’ theater upgrades, seeks female audience

Porn again: Historic Tokyo ‘pink’ theater upgrades, seeks female audience

Legendary theater has been entertaining fans of erotic cinema for nearly five decades…

New wave of Japanese cult films look overseas

New wave of Japanese cult films look overseas

Films are targeting foreign coin by exploiting interests in exotic Asia…

Koji Wakamatsu challenges merits of war with ‘Caterpillar’

Director attacks the hypocrisy inherent in nationalism and the suffering of innocent civilians…

‘It’s a return!’ — Nikkatsu resurrects ‘roman porno’

‘It’s a return!’ — Nikkatsu resurrects ‘roman porno’

The venerable studio brings back popular soft-core porn series…

Curtain falls in Kabukicho

Curtain falls in Kabukicho

The Shinjuku Tokyu Milano theater is home to the remaining four screens in Kabukicho…

Gangster film star Hiroki Matsukata reels in giant tuna

Gangster film star Hiroki Matsukata reels in giant tuna

Yakuza film star snags 715-pound black tuna…