Asian Movie Pulse Interviews, Reviews, News, Talks

Panos Kotzathanasis talks about Killing, using violence for anti-violence messages, deconstructing Bushido, Sosuke Ikematsu, Shinya Tsukamoto and Yu Aoi's acting, the cinematography, the brutality of the action scenes, Chu Ishikawa's music, the at times nightmarish atmosphere, and other topics

Panos Kotzathanasis talks about the 113th film by Takashi Miike, the story, the loans from Monster and Lesson of Evil, the cast and acting, the twists and the action scenes, and the most major issue of the movie #asianmoviepulse #takashimiike #Lumberjackthemosnter #japanesemovie #japanesemovies #kazuyakamenashi #nanao #shotasometani #shidonakamura #kiyohikoshibukawa

Panos Kotzathanasis talks about the second season of The Dangers in My Heart, the main premises of the series, the issues the second season has and particularly the rather drawn out will-they-won't-they element, its traits and especially the interesting episodes, the captivating protagonist duo and their differences, the cheekily presented fanservice and the where the series can go moving forw...

Leo Katigbak talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about the intense efforts of ABS-CBN at film restoration and his role in the whole concept, the educational aspect of the process, Filipino cinema of the 70s and 80s and many other topics #asianmoviepulse #leokatigbak #filipinomovie #ampinterviews #abscbn

On the occasion of her documentary "My Sweet Land" premiering at Sheffield DocFest we talk with director Sareen Hairabedian about the original intention of the feature, the collaboration with the family portrayed in "My Sweet Land" and how ignoring a conflict can be fatal and dangerous. My Sweet Land world premieres on June 13th at Sheffield DocFest and also screens on June 15t...

Producer and owner of Mongol Film Distribution Tsogtbayar (Tsogo) Namsrai talks about the path that led him to movies, Mongolian cinema in the past and today, its issues and its advantages and its future, notable filmmakers and movies, and many other topics

Panos Kotzathanasis talks about the winner of the Grand Prix in Cannes, the story, the context, the cinematography, the editing, the acting, Mumbai, the concept of co-productions and the issues they present, and how Indian or European the film really is #asianmoviepulse #allweimagineaslight #cannes #Payalkapadia #kanikusruti #divyaprabha #chhayakadam #indianmovie

Anshul Chauhan speaks to Panos Kotzathanasis about directing a court room drama, juvenile offenders, racism and bullying, working with Shogen, MEGUMI and Ryo Matsuura, the finale of "December" and the impressive visuals of the movie, and many other topics #asianmoviepulse #japanesemovie #anshulchauhan #december #shogen #megumi #RYOMATSUURA

On the occasion of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In getting one of the top places in Hong Kong box office, we talk about making fun out of chaos, Kowloon and the way it was 'remade' for the purposes of the film, Sammo Hung and Louis Koo, the action scenes, the cinematography, the mess of the ending and how it works, local street food and whether Soi Cheang's next film will be great...

Asian Movie Pulses' Ben Stykuc talks about the upcoming release from Severin Films "The Clones of Bruce" and the opportunity to talk to Bruce Le himself. The documentary is currently on limited release in America before coming to Blu-ray on the 27st May alongside a box set of Bruceploitation movies.

On the occasion of his film Dalma screening at Red Sea Film Festival, director Humaid Alsuwaidi talks about shooting in the particular location, coming up with the story and the characters, life and cinema and UAE, the casting, and other topics

On the occasion of her film Fly me to the Moon premiering at Tokyo International Film Festival, Sasha Chuk talks about writing, directing and acting in the movie, her cooperation with Stanley Kwan and Jun Li, the casting in the movie, the whether we are destined to become like our parents, the protagonist's relationship with her father, mother and sister, the inclusion of the travel agency and...

Panos Kotzathanasis, Adriana Rosati and Tom Wilmot discuss about one of the most intelligent Japanese films of the latest years, now available from Sakka films. The unlikely protagonist, another type of yakuza, mocking society's expectations, a surprising romance and other aspects of the film

Film critic for the Tokyo Times, Variety, journalist, translator, and author Mark Schilling talks about working in Japan, the way local cinema and film criticism has changed through the years, his book, interviewing Akira Kurosawa and Juzo Itami, his own movie, Convenience Story and many other topics

Colorist Yov Moor talks about the path that led him to movies, the specifics of his work, the importance of the quality of image on cinema, working with Wang Bing, Pema Tseden, Ash Mayfair, Jero Yun and Le Bao among others, the differences of working in documentaries and black-and-white films, and many other topics

About the true story behind "Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle", shooting a film in Cambodia, cooperating with Japanese actors and Angeli Bayani, the concept of co-production, the cinematography of the film and many other topics

Producer Kazutaka Watanabe talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about the path that led him to cinema, his collaboration with Akio Fujimoto, the difficulties of working as an independent producer in Japan, how to promote a short film in the country, the issues local industry faces with promoting on an international level and many other topics

Asian cinema academic, writer and teacher Earl Jackson talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about teaching cinema in Asia, the way the movies and the audience has changed through the decades, his acting experience, Yasuzo Masumura, and Yu-sung Chang, his student who ended up in Lodz and other topics.

Film academic and Taiwanese cinema specialist Wafa Ghermani talks about the path that led her to movies, her collaboration with the French cinematheque, the past and present of Taiwanese cinema, Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute, film restoration and many other topics

Award winner film writer and director Al Jafree Md Yusop talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about his work in theater and cinema, his collaboration with Dain Said in "Dukun", his collaboration with Mubi, "Mencari Rahmat{, Malaysian society, and many other topics.

On the occasion of "Leave Me Alone" screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival, Christina Mok spoke with Panos Kotzathanasis about the role she played in the movie, the impact it had in her personal life even after the ending of the shooting, being broken open, love, the sex scenes, and many other topics

Executive producer of New York Asian Film Festival Samuel Jamier talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about the path that led him to cinema, New York and NYAFF, the crew behind the festival, the selection process for the films presented, Asian cinema nowadays, the financial status of the festival and many other topics

Director, producer, actor and QCinema artistic director Ed Lejano talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about his many roles in the industry and his future works, the Filipino movie industry, Glen Barit's Cleaners, Metro Manila and QCinema festivals, and many other topics.

Julia Farhana talks to Adriana Rosati about playing the stern lieutenant Melati in "Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang", her preparation for the role, working with the late director Pitt Hanif and more.

Filmmaker, publisher, and producer Amir Muhammad talks to Panos Kotzathanasis about his diverse work, Kuman Pictures, Malaysian cinema, genre films, Tan Chui Mui, Nam Ron and Liew Seng Tat, Netflix and its impact, his future projects and many other topics