Niina Doherty

2 weeks ago | easternkicks.com | Niina Doherty

Unhinged kaiju action with strong environmental themes…Considered as the second film in the Heisei era of Godzilla films, Godzilla vs. Biollante follows directly from where The Return of Godzilla (Gojira, 1984) left off. This marked a move away from the more family-friendly films in the franchise and back to more serious monster action. Upon its release, the film did not gather masses of success and was never released to the US market, leaving it relatively unknown entry in the cannon.

1 month ago | easternkicks.com | Niina Doherty

Stylish Pink Violence from the director Yasuharu Hasebe…Yasuharu Hasebe’s Assault! Jack the Ripper (1976) is a stylish entry into the Violent Pink subgenre that explores the boundaries of cinematic provocation. It weaves together shocking violence and twisted eroticism, combining them with polished cinematography and skilled performances and on the way forming a well-rounded piece of Pink cinema.

2 months ago | easternkicks.com | Niina Doherty

The Amsterdam based festival kicks off with Neo Sora’s latest feature. CinemAsia Film Festival is back for its 17th edition! The festival will kick off on Thursday, 6th March, at EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam with the Duch premier of Neo Sora’s drama Happyend, with the director in attendance. The festival runs from March 6th March 11th and is dotted around various venues across Amsterdam including Studio/K, Rialto De Pijp, Rialto VU, and EYE Filmmuseum.

Nov 19, 2024 | easternkicks.com | Niina Doherty

A slow burning adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga from Ataru Oikawa…Over the decades, mangaka Junji Ito has brought the world many wondrous horrors, from mutated sea creatures, to planet eating monsters, and cursed seaside towns spiralling down to madness. However, amongst these, one monstrous creation shines above the rest: the ageless, undying, merciless succubus called Tomie.

Oct 29, 2024 | easternkicks.com | Niina Doherty

Fantastical double feature of unhinged kung fu action…Following the smash hit that was Sammo Kam-Bo Hung’s Encounter of the Spooky Kind (1980), the Hong Kong film scene was flooded with similar projects, combining kung fu with fantasy, humour, and horror.