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

An Alternative Introduction to 21st-Century Japanese Cinema

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An Alternative Introduction to 21st-Century Japanese Cinema

From Takashi Miike to Shinya Tsukamoto, we explore the modern masters of 21st-Century Japanese Cinema with some essential titles to add to your watchlist.

2023-11-13 17:17:01By Tom Wilmot

Hideo Nakata: Accidental Horror Icon

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Hideo Nakata: Accidental Horror Icon

With both Ring and Dark Water on his impressive CV, Hideo Nakata is synonymous with the golden age of J-Horror even if he didn't plan it that way.

2023-09-15 10:16:56By Tom Wilmot

Bruce Lee’s Greatest Fight Scenes at Golden Harvest

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Bruce Lee’s Greatest Fight Scenes at Golden Harvest

When it comes to beautifully executed fights on screen, Bruce Lee remains the undisputed master. We pick out some of his greatest battles.

2023-07-18 15:26:42By Tom Wilmot

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