Notorious cult-film director Takashi Miike's latest film, sukiyaki western django, is a western that takes place in the countryside of japan-turned america. The script is written in english and spoken entirely by actors who do not speak english. The film plays out like a sort of absurd situationist experiment crossed with one of Miike's shock films with plenty of horrible acting and terrible camp. Think Fistful of Dollars meets Takeshi's castle meets Weekend. Also, keep an eye out for Quentin Tarantino's starring role. (does he have to insert himself/co-opt every cult japanese film made in the past 10 years?)
The film screens july 5th at the japan society in NY as part of the new york asian film festival.
Monday, June 23, 2008
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