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Sunday, 1 April 2012

Zatoichi The fugitive (1963)[04]

Director: Tokuzô Tanaka


Writers: Seiji Hoshikawa, Kan Shimosawa (story)


Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Miwa Takada and Masayo Banri


Genre: Drama | Adventure | Action


Origin: Japan


Plot:

Blind swordsman/masseur Ichi (known as Zatoichi, or "Masseur Ichi") angers a local yakuza gang when he defeats several of them in a wrestling match. When he finds that his long lost love Tane is nearby and romantically involved with a tough samurai in the employ of the gang, he remains in the village. Meanwhile, the young heir to the leadership is forced to confront his own fear and weakness when the gang insists he fight Ichi.

New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)[03]

Director: Tokuzô Tanaka


Writers: Minoru Inuzuka, Kan Shimosawa (story)


Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Mikiko Tsubouchi and Seizaburô Kawazu


Genre: Action | Drama


Origin: Japan



Plot:

Blind masseur and master swordsman, Zatoichi, is tired of killing. He journeys to his old village looking for peace, but is pursued by the brother of Boss Kanbei, a man he's killed. Back home, Ichi connects with Banno, his teacher, who seeks prestige and has arranged for his younger sister, Yayoi, to marry into a wealthy samurai family. Ichi and Yayoi realize they are in love, but Ichi's request for her hand meets with Banno's derision. Ichi is also drawn into Banno's plot to kidnap the son of a wealthy man, ostensibly to aid the Mito Goblins, a gang of thieves on the run; but Banno wants to keep the ransom. Ichi wants harmony and love, but can he escape a destiny of violence?

The tale of Zatoichi continues (1962)[02]

Director: Kazuo Mori


Writers: Minoru Inuzuka, Kan Shimosawa (story)


Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Yaeko Mizutani and Masayo Banri


Genre: Action | Adventure


Origin: Japan


Plot:

Blind swordsman/masseur Zatoichi is pursued by the retainers of a lord who fear that he will reveal a secret weakness of their master. Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love: his own brother. He must face in combat not only the pursuing retainers but his own flesh-and-blood. 

The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)[01]

Director: Kenji Misumi


Writers: Minoru Inuzuka (screenplay), Kan Shimosawa (short story)


Stars: Shintarô Katsu, Masayo Banri and Ryuzo Shimada


Genre: Action | Adventure | Drama


Original title: Zatôichi monogatari (1962)


Origin: Japan


Plot:

The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman.

Saturday, 31 March 2012

Love So Divine (2004)


Director: 

In-mu Heo





Genre: Comedy | Romance 


Origin: Korean





Plot:

After getting into trouble at their seminary, seminarians Gyu-shik and Seon-dal are sent into the country for a month of service under the elderly Father Nam. Upon their arrival, Gyu-shik meets Father Nam's niece, Bong-hie, who has flown across from the United States to see her boyfriend. However, when her boyfriend ends their relationship, Bong-hie finds herself stranded at her uncle's church with nowhere else to go. At first she and Gyu-shik struggle to get along, but eventually they become attracted to one another, and Gyu-shik is forced to question his commitment to the priesthood.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Machine Gun Preacher (2011)


Director: 

Marc Forster


Writer: 

Jason Keller (screenplay)




Genre: Action | Biography | Crime





Plot:

The story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing biker tough guy who found God and became a crusader for hundreds of Sudanese children who've been forced to become soldiers.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Hard Candy (2005)


Director: 

David Slade


Writer: 

Brian Nelson




Genre:Crime | Drama | Thriller





Plot:

A mature 14-year old girl meets a charming 32-year old photographer on the Internet. Suspecting that he is a pedophile, she goes to his home in an attempt to expose him.

The Legend Of Bruce Lee (2008)

Directed by Lee Moon-ki


Written by Qian Linsen
Zhang Jianguang


Starring Danny Chan, Michelle Lang, Ted E. Duran, Hazen MacIntyre, Wang Luoyong, Natalia Dzyublo


Genre: Biographic



Origin: China


Plot:



The story of the legendary martial arts icon Bruce Lee following him from Hong Kong to America and back again, leading up to his tragic death at the age of 32.

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010)


Director: 

Troy Nixey


Writers: 

Guillermo del Toro (screenplay), Matthew Robbins(screenplay)




Genre:   Horror | Thriller 






Plot:

A young girl sent to live with her father and his new girlfriend discovers creatures in her new home who want to claim her as one of their own.

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)


Director:

 

Bill Condon


Writers: 

Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer(novel)




Genre: Adventure | Drama | Fantasy





Plot:

The Quileutes close in on expecting parents Edward and Bella, whose unborn child poses a threat to the Wolf Pack and the towns people of Forks.

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