Category Archives: Films

Dining Out: I-Ran Out For Iranian Food After Watching ‘A Separation’

Posted on August 1, 2013 by tokyofox

Having just watched a foreign language flick I think most people might be tempted to go on and watch more films from that country or even book a trip to the place. The latter may usually be true for me … Continue reading →

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On Screen #1 – Vietnam

Posted on June 11, 2013 by tokyofox

In the 1997 movie ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, James Bond is seen cruising around a series of limestone rock karsts dramatically jutting out of the sea on the 91 minute mark. We’re led to believe its Halong Bay, Vietnam, and though it looks … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – Tokyo Raiders (2000)

Posted on March 20, 2013 by tokyofox

If you were to ask me who my favourite Chinese actor is then I’d probably have to say Tony Leung. Don’t read too much into that though as its only because he has appeared in nearly all of the (very small … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – The Hunted (1995)

Posted on February 21, 2013 by tokyofox

Christopher Lambert’s character Paul Racine is a New Yorker who gets lucky with a mysterious oriental lady whilst on a business trip to Nagoya. After their night of passion he basically finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Zero Dark Thirty (2013)

Posted on February 15, 2013 by tokyofox

This is the story of the decade-long hunt for Osama Bin Laden and is director Kathryn Bigelow’s first movie since ‘The Hurt Locker‘ (2008) which was critically acclaimed. I can’t say that I ever really went along with the hype of that … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Life Of Pi (2012)

Posted on February 1, 2013 by tokyofox

When I first heard last year that this Yann Martel booker prize winning novel was being made into a film I was taken aback. Only one question came to mind “How on earth can this be done?!” Having read and … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)

Posted on January 28, 2013 by tokyofox

This ridiculously silly low budget B-movie was actually brought to my attention (though strictly not “recommended”) by fellow blogger tokyo5 who mentioned it in a comment on my ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III‘ review a couple of years ago. Having … Continue reading →

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TF Film Review: Skyfall (2012)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by tokyofox

All good things come to those who wait is a very apt phrase given its been four years since ‘Quantum Of Solace‘ not to mention the extra 5 week wait for us movie fans in Japan. There has been a lot of … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – The Grudge (2006)

Posted on October 26, 2012 by tokyofox

Just reading the blurb on the back of this films dvd gives you an idea of how lazy the storyline is and yet it somehow managed to limp on for a further sequel by way of  ‘The Grudge 3‘! On … Continue reading →

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Review: Films Set In Japan – You Only Live Twice (1967)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by tokyofox

After a gap of four years the 23rd James Bond film ‘Sky Fall‘ is nearly here, 50 years since the release of ‘Dr No‘ starring Sean Connery. The Scot went on to make six official 007 films (plus non-Eon Bond … Continue reading →

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