Tom Wilmot

Tom Wilmot

Freelance writer specialising in Japanese cinema. Avid watcher of J-horror, yakuza flicks, and anything from our lord and saviour Shinya Tsukamoto

Welcome to Bat Country – Terry Gilliam’s Decade in Hollywood

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Welcome to Bat Country – Terry Gilliam’s Decade in Hollywood

The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas reflect a memorable decade in the storied career of director Terry Gilliam.

2023-05-19 10:36:23By Tom Wilmot

Celluloid Metamorphosis – An Introduction to Japanese Cyberpunk

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Celluloid Metamorphosis – An Introduction to Japanese Cyberpunk

A brave neon world? How Japanese Cyberpunk and its punk origins created a pioneering yet abrasive vision of an urban future.

2023-03-03 16:59:23By Tom Wilmot

International Man of Action – The Many Faces of Sonny Chiba

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International Man of Action – The Many Faces of Sonny Chiba

Japanese martial arts legend Sonny Chiba became one of cinema's most charismatic leading men in a literally action-packed career.

2023-01-17 16:27:29By Tom Wilmot

Inside the 36th Chamber – Re-Visiting Shaw Brothers’ Timeless Trilogy

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Inside the 36th Chamber – Re-Visiting Shaw Brothers’ Timeless Trilogy

Part of our Shawscope Collection, we go into the history of Gordon Liu, Lau Kar-leung and the kung fu classic 36th Chamber Trilogy.

2022-11-15 17:15:42By Tom Wilmot

Not So, Macho Man – Toxic Masculinity in East Asian Cinema

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Not So, Macho Man – Toxic Masculinity in East Asian Cinema

Discussions on toxic masculinity have become more prevalent in recent years so we look at some examples in East Asian cinema and see how attitudes are changing.

2022-09-20 16:07:44By Tom Wilmot