Tom Wilmot

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.