Category Archives: Films

Thailand 2008 Pt II: Phuket – Patong

Posted on May 20, 2008 by tokyofox

After three nights on the beautiful Phi Ph island it was time to return to Phuket but this time we went to Patong beach which is where all the action is in terms of beach activity and nightlife including the … Continue reading →

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Thailand 2008 Pt I: Phuket – Ko Phi Phi

Posted on May 15, 2008 by tokyofox

Once I’d met up with Ethan in Bangkok Airport we flew to Phuket late at night and checked into the On On Hotel which played the part of the rundown Khao San Road guesthouse in ‘The Beach‘ (2000) starring Leonardo … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Various

Posted on July 21, 2006 by tokyofox

Had a few days off recently and for once didn’t go on a trip as saving for one next month. It was tipping it down with rain anyway so I watched a few DVD’s with Japanese connections as the rental store had … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Posted on May 24, 2006 by tokyofox

Found myself at the cinema yet again last Sunday for the opening weekend of the film adaptation of ‘The Da Vinci Code‘. This was a surprise in itself as I have never read the book and have to say that I have never … Continue reading →

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Tropics Of Interest: Prelude To Our Okinawa Island Hopping Trip

Posted on May 2, 2006 by tokyofox

It may not ever get voted into the greatest movies of all time but one of my favourites is ‘The Karate Kid‘ (1984). Daniel-san’s mentor was of course Mr Miyagi who came from Okinawa (the character and not the late-actor … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Wallace & Gromit In The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit (2005)

Posted on April 2, 2006 by tokyofox

Finally got to see the Wallace and Gromit film yesterday evening. Yes I know it came out about 7 months ago in the UK but it only just got released in Japan two weeks ago. I saw that it even came out … Continue reading →

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