Episode 67: Battles without Honor and Humanity

Special Guest: Linda Hoaglund

The opening film in the epic tale of loyalty and betrayal amongst post-war Yakuza, Fukasaku's Battles without Honor and Humanity was a cynical look at Japanese society.

Returning to the Projection Booth this week is Coffin Jon of VCinemaShow.com.

Links:
Visit VCinemaShow.com
Visit Linda Hoaglund's official site.
Buy Battles without Honor and Humanity on DVD. Buy the entire Yakuza Papers box set
Listen to our Battle Royale episode for the first part of our interview with Linda Hoaglund

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Episode 51: Battle Royale (2000)

Special Guests: Linda Hoaglund

Are you ready to rumble? Join us on the island this week for legendary filmmaker Kinji Fukasaku's 60th and final film, Battle Royale (2000).

Entering the arena this week are WDET's Rob St. Mary and VCinemaShow's Coffin Jon.

Links:
Visit Linda Hoaglund's official site.
Watch the preview for Hoaglund's film, Anpo
More about the free screening of Anpo in Ann Arbor
Check out where Battle Royale is playing in the U.S.!
Buy Battle Royale via DiabolikDVD.com

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