The Glory of Sion Sono’s Tag (2015)

Sometimes a director’s vision strikes you in such a way you’ll follow them even if the direction they’re moving in feels a little, well…off. Such is the case with Sion Sono, whose Love Exposure was a giddy, surreal ride with a central conceit so insane I was instantly hooked. Working in the same absurdist realm as Takashi Miike (and almost as prolific), when I saw … Continue reading The Glory of Sion Sono’s Tag (2015)

ChrisJanuary 10, 2018January 14, 2026Leave a comment

Film

Raw Force (1982)

There are no guilty pleasures, and yet there is a certain amount of sleazy, joyful guilt I got from watching Raw Force, aka Kung Fu Cannibals. I imagine it’s the same sort of sleazy, guilty joy writer/director Edward Murphy (not that Edward Murphy but imagine if it was…) got as he made the film. Take martial arts action, sleazy exploitation and supernatural horror, and sprinkle … Continue reading Raw Force (1982)

ChrisJanuary 4, 2018Leave a comment

Consuming the Tangible (test)

Examining a life through the media we consume. In other words, I’m reviewing all of my physical music media in alphabetical order, one day at at a time. Except when I don’t, as has been the case for the past few years. Still, we march onwards…Coffee essential, but not mandatory

Tag: action

The Glory of Sion Sono’s Tag (2015)

Raw Force (1982)