Intake Cinema
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Exploring the history and development of the Japanese film industry and the individuals involved. Frequently post about Japanese film professionals, both well-known and forgotten.
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So here's the great news I've been waiting to unleash on the world for sometime now - Behind the Pink curtain gets a third edition. With the OOP copies now fetching silly prices, if you can even find one, now's the chance for a new readership to catch up on my words on pink eiga from 15 years ago!
Behind the Pink Curtain is back! Jasper Sharp’s genre-defining text was first published in 2008, now it’s being reissued with a new Afterword summarising the development of pinku eiga over the intervening 17 years. Pre-Orders go live next week at www.fabpress.com, on sale date & time info to follow!
May 12, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So here's the great news I've been waiting to unleash on the world for sometime now - Behind the Pink curtain gets a third edition. With the OOP copies now fetching silly prices, if you can even find one, now's the chance for a new readership to catch up on my words on pink eiga from 15 years ago!
Yūsuke Kawazu (川津祐介) star of Cruel Story of Youth and New Wave icon, born 90 years ago today, May 12th, 1935 - February 26th, 2022.
May 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Yūsuke Kawazu (川津祐介) star of Cruel Story of Youth and New Wave icon, born 90 years ago today, May 12th, 1935 - February 26th, 2022.
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The Japanese actress Ryōko Nakano (中野良子), born May 6th, 1950, turns 75 today. She became a superstar in China when "Manhunt" was released there in 1979 and quickly used that stardom to become a cultural ambassador, a role she continues to embrace to this day. #BOTD
May 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Japanese actress Ryōko Nakano (中野良子), born May 6th, 1950, turns 75 today. She became a superstar in China when "Manhunt" was released there in 1979 and quickly used that stardom to become a cultural ambassador, a role she continues to embrace to this day. #BOTD
The Japanese actress Ryōko Nakano (中野良子), born May 6th, 1950, turns 75 today. She became a superstar in China when "Manhunt" was released there in 1979 and quickly used that stardom to become a cultural ambassador, a role she continues to embrace to this day. #BOTD
May 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Japanese actress Ryōko Nakano (中野良子), born May 6th, 1950, turns 75 today. She became a superstar in China when "Manhunt" was released there in 1979 and quickly used that stardom to become a cultural ambassador, a role she continues to embrace to this day. #BOTD
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Today marks 120 years since the birth of Japanese actress Teruko Kishi (岸輝子)-- May 1st, 1905 - May 10th, 1990. Co-founder of the incredibly influential Haiyuza Theater Company in 1944 and, in 1962, the New Japan Women's Association.
May 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today marks 120 years since the birth of Japanese actress Teruko Kishi (岸輝子)-- May 1st, 1905 - May 10th, 1990. Co-founder of the incredibly influential Haiyuza Theater Company in 1944 and, in 1962, the New Japan Women's Association.
Today marks 120 years since the birth of Japanese actress Teruko Kishi (岸輝子)-- May 1st, 1905 - May 10th, 1990. Co-founder of the incredibly influential Haiyuza Theater Company in 1944 and, in 1962, the New Japan Women's Association.
May 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today marks 120 years since the birth of Japanese actress Teruko Kishi (岸輝子)-- May 1st, 1905 - May 10th, 1990. Co-founder of the incredibly influential Haiyuza Theater Company in 1944 and, in 1962, the New Japan Women's Association.
It has arrived! Very excited to begin digging into these films, an area I've largely not explored. @arrowvideo.bsky.social @midnightmes.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It has arrived! Very excited to begin digging into these films, an area I've largely not explored. @arrowvideo.bsky.social @midnightmes.bsky.social
The legendary Japanese film producer Tomoyuki Tanaka (田中友幸) was born 115 years ago, on April 26th, 1910. A titan of Toho Studios, he produced over 200 films, famously launching Godzilla in 1954. He also produced iconic films for Akira Kurosawa. Tanaka passed away on April 2nd, 1997.
April 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The legendary Japanese film producer Tomoyuki Tanaka (田中友幸) was born 115 years ago, on April 26th, 1910. A titan of Toho Studios, he produced over 200 films, famously launching Godzilla in 1954. He also produced iconic films for Akira Kurosawa. Tanaka passed away on April 2nd, 1997.
The Japanese Kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V (五代目坂東玉三郎) turns 75 years old today, born on April 25th, 1950. Widely celebrated as the leading onnagata of his generation, he was designated a Living National Treasure in 2012.
April 26, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The Japanese Kabuki actor Bandō Tamasaburō V (五代目坂東玉三郎) turns 75 years old today, born on April 25th, 1950. Widely celebrated as the leading onnagata of his generation, he was designated a Living National Treasure in 2012.
The Japananse Mangaka Shinji Wada (和田慎二) was born 75 years ago today, on April 19th, 1950. Best known for revolutionizing shojo manga with his influential series Sukeban Deka. He passed away on July 5th, 2011. #BOTD
April 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Japananse Mangaka Shinji Wada (和田慎二) was born 75 years ago today, on April 19th, 1950. Best known for revolutionizing shojo manga with his influential series Sukeban Deka. He passed away on July 5th, 2011. #BOTD
Happy 85th birthday to the Japanese actress Mikiko Tsubouchi (坪内ミキ子), born on April 12th, 1940! She is primarily known for her roles in jidaigeki films and TV series, especially her multiple appearances in the Zatoichi films. #botd
April 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy 85th birthday to the Japanese actress Mikiko Tsubouchi (坪内ミキ子), born on April 12th, 1940! She is primarily known for her roles in jidaigeki films and TV series, especially her multiple appearances in the Zatoichi films. #botd
Toshirō Ide (井手俊郎) was born 115 years ago, on April 11th, 1910. He debuted as a screenwriter in 1949 with "The Blue Mountains" Part 1 and 2, released just a week apart. Ide became a prolific and celebrated writer. #BOTD
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Toshirō Ide (井手俊郎) was born 115 years ago, on April 11th, 1910. He debuted as a screenwriter in 1949 with "The Blue Mountains" Part 1 and 2, released just a week apart. Ide became a prolific and celebrated writer. #BOTD
The Japanese actress Yōko Katsuragi (桂木洋子) was born 95 years ago on April 6th, 1930. She debuted in 1948 under director Keisuke Kinoshita and quickly became a staple at Shochiku Studios. She quietly retired in 1963 to focus on family life and passed away in March 2007. #botd
April 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Japanese actress Yōko Katsuragi (桂木洋子) was born 95 years ago on April 6th, 1930. She debuted in 1948 under director Keisuke Kinoshita and quickly became a staple at Shochiku Studios. She quietly retired in 1963 to focus on family life and passed away in March 2007. #botd
The Japanese mangaka Akira Toriyama (鳥山明) was born 70 years ago today, on April 5th, 1955. Most known for his creation of Dragon Ball, his death just over a year ago was mourned all around the world. #BOTD
April 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The Japanese mangaka Akira Toriyama (鳥山明) was born 70 years ago today, on April 5th, 1955. Most known for his creation of Dragon Ball, his death just over a year ago was mourned all around the world. #BOTD
Toshirō Mifune (三船敏郎) needs no introduction. Born on this day 105 years, on April 1st, 1920. Go watch "The Quiet Duel," an overlooked collaboration between Akira Kurosawa and Mifune. Mifune made Kurosawa cry while filming a scene in this film.
April 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Toshirō Mifune (三船敏郎) needs no introduction. Born on this day 105 years, on April 1st, 1920. Go watch "The Quiet Duel," an overlooked collaboration between Akira Kurosawa and Mifune. Mifune made Kurosawa cry while filming a scene in this film.
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The Japanese animator and director Yoshifumi Kondō (近藤 喜文) was born 75 years ago, on March 31st, 1950. A key figure in some of Studio Ghibli's best works, he also directed the widely beloved "Whisper of the Heart." His untimely passing on January 21st, 1998, was a huge loss to the world of anime.
March 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Japanese animator and director Yoshifumi Kondō (近藤 喜文) was born 75 years ago, on March 31st, 1950. A key figure in some of Studio Ghibli's best works, he also directed the widely beloved "Whisper of the Heart." His untimely passing on January 21st, 1998, was a huge loss to the world of anime.
The Japanese animator and director Yoshifumi Kondō (近藤 喜文) was born 75 years ago, on March 31st, 1950. A key figure in some of Studio Ghibli's best works, he also directed the widely beloved "Whisper of the Heart." His untimely passing on January 21st, 1998, was a huge loss to the world of anime.
March 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Japanese animator and director Yoshifumi Kondō (近藤 喜文) was born 75 years ago, on March 31st, 1950. A key figure in some of Studio Ghibli's best works, he also directed the widely beloved "Whisper of the Heart." His untimely passing on January 21st, 1998, was a huge loss to the world of anime.
The Japanese actor Kōen Okumura (奥村公延) was born 95 years ago, on March 31st, 1930. Starting his career in 1955, he became a versatile actor in stage, film, and television. He had a crucial role in Jūzō Itami's "The Funeral" as the corpse, earning him the title of "Japan's best corpse actor." #BOTD
March 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Japanese actor Kōen Okumura (奥村公延) was born 95 years ago, on March 31st, 1930. Starting his career in 1955, he became a versatile actor in stage, film, and television. He had a crucial role in Jūzō Itami's "The Funeral" as the corpse, earning him the title of "Japan's best corpse actor." #BOTD
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The Japanese actor Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) was born 105 years ago, on March 30th, 1920. He did not have a prolific career in film, but his roles in Heinosuke Gosho's "Where Chimneys Are Seen" and Shirō Toyoda's "The Wild Geese" are standouts. youtube.com/shorts/XOz0n...
Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) Japanese Actor Nicknamed “Prince Hamlet” Born in 1920
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March 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Japanese actor Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) was born 105 years ago, on March 30th, 1920. He did not have a prolific career in film, but his roles in Heinosuke Gosho's "Where Chimneys Are Seen" and Shirō Toyoda's "The Wild Geese" are standouts. youtube.com/shorts/XOz0n...
The Japanese actor Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) was born 105 years ago, on March 30th, 1920. He did not have a prolific career in film, but his roles in Heinosuke Gosho's "Where Chimneys Are Seen" and Shirō Toyoda's "The Wild Geese" are standouts. youtube.com/shorts/XOz0n...
Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) Japanese Actor Nicknamed “Prince Hamlet” Born in 1920
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March 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Japanese actor Hiroshi Akutagawa (芥川比呂志) was born 105 years ago, on March 30th, 1920. He did not have a prolific career in film, but his roles in Heinosuke Gosho's "Where Chimneys Are Seen" and Shirō Toyoda's "The Wild Geese" are standouts. youtube.com/shorts/XOz0n...
"Path of the Beast" premiered on March 29th, 1980, directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro. This film is a soulful dive into the hard life of 16-year-old Saki, portrayed with crushing vulnerability by Ayako Yoshimura.
March 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
"Path of the Beast" premiered on March 29th, 1980, directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro. This film is a soulful dive into the hard life of 16-year-old Saki, portrayed with crushing vulnerability by Ayako Yoshimura.
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The National Film Archive of Japan has opened their "Movie Meets Shinpa, Shingeki and Shinkokugeki" portal, which lets you watch 9 feature films from the 1920s influenced by Japanese theater. Unfortunately, no subs yet.
eigameetsshinengeki.filmarchives.jp/movie.html
eigameetsshinengeki.filmarchives.jp/movie.html
映画をみる｜はじまりの日本劇映画 映画 meets 新派・新劇・新国劇
国立映画アーカイブ所蔵作品から見る日本劇映画の革新「はじまりの日本劇映画 映画 meets 新派・新劇・新国劇」ウェブサイトの「映画をみる」のページです。
eigameetsshinengeki.filmarchives.jp
March 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The National Film Archive of Japan has opened their "Movie Meets Shinpa, Shingeki and Shinkokugeki" portal, which lets you watch 9 feature films from the 1920s influenced by Japanese theater. Unfortunately, no subs yet.
eigameetsshinengeki.filmarchives.jp/movie.html
eigameetsshinengeki.filmarchives.jp/movie.html
The Japanese actress Moeko Ezawa (絵沢萠子) was born 90 years ago, on March 28th, 1935. She debuted on stage in 1963 and entered film with Kaneto Shindō’s "Strong Women, Weak Men" in 1968. She gained recognition in Nikkatsu’s Roman Porno line with "Wet Lips" (1972). #BOTD
March 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Japanese actress Moeko Ezawa (絵沢萠子) was born 90 years ago, on March 28th, 1935. She debuted on stage in 1963 and entered film with Kaneto Shindō’s "Strong Women, Weak Men" in 1968. She gained recognition in Nikkatsu’s Roman Porno line with "Wet Lips" (1972). #BOTD