Asian Cult Cinema (1996 Vital Books) comic books 2004-2006

In this issue: Beat Takeshi Kitano on Zatoichi and Battle Royale 2 in an exclusive new interview. Plus: Go Go Yubari speaks! A candid afternoon with Chiaki Kuriyama. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

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This issue features a special report on Battle Royale 2, the long-awaited sequel to Japan's controversial blockbuster. Plus: An interview with Johnnie To, the most successful Hong Kong director of the new millennium! Also: An interview with Moon So-ri. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

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An issue dedicated to the new wave of Thai Cinema, featuring a massive section, written by Art Black. Also, films of Thailand from Ong-Bak (martial arts) to Killer Tattoo (gun action). 5-1/2" x 8-1/4", color and B&W, Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

This issue features a major interview with a HK cinema superstar - legendary director Corey Yuen discusses his amazing array of films, from Fong Sai Yuk to So Close, Ninja in the Dragon's Den to Fist of Legend, conducted by Sean Axmaker. Plus: Entrails of Gaira - an exclusive interview with Kazuo Komizu. Also: Ju-on: The Grudge; Old Boy; Godzilla; Jackie Chan; and more. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity. Cover price $6.00.

This issue features major interviews with two different HK cinema superstars: Wong Kar-wai's legendary "bad boy" cinematographer Christopher Doyle, and actor Tony Leung Ka-fai! This issue also contains a close look at the films of Kiyoshi Kurosawa, including Home Sweet Home, Cure, Pulse and Doppelganger. Plus: Kinky Love; Takashi Miike; the new animated kick-in-the-head Dead Leaves; and Kung Fu Hustle. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity. Cover price $6.00.

This issue features a major interview with Ong-Bak (Thai Warrior) star Tony Jaa, plus director Prachya Pinkaew. Also: An extensive look at Nikkatsu's Angel Guts series of films, with candid, blunt commentary from Japanese directors Noboru Tanaka, Toshiharu Ikeda and Takashi Ishii. Plus: Hanzo the Razor; Yakuza Papers; Guka Omarova; Hatred for Yonfan; The Beasts; understanding Miike's Izo; and more. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

This issue features a major interview with director John Woo. Plus: Sensuously elegant Joan Chen; the Great Thai Controversy; Alice Wu; Blood of the Samurai; and more. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity. Cover price $6.00.

This issue features an extensive article written especially by legendary horror novelist Jack Ketchum on actress Aya Sugimoto and her controversial S&M blockbuster Flower and Snake. This issue also includes major interviews with Hong Kong actor Tony Leung and the Kingpin director of Bollywood, Ram Gopal Varma. Plus: Takashi Shimizu's Marebito; Shuji Terayama's Grass Labyrinth; and Tony Jaa's Tom Yum Goong. And: What's wrong with Memoirs of a Geisha, by an outspoken Japanese costume designer. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

This issue features an extensive article by cutting-edge horror novelist Edward Lee on Asian Nunsploitation Films, including Convent of the Sacred Beast and Wet Rope Confession: Convent Story. This issue also includes major interviews with Japanese actor Tomorowo "Tetsuo" Taguchi, legendary Filipino director Cirio H. Santiago, and Kim Young-ae (from Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Plus: The Duelist; Blood Rain; Red Handcuffs; The Promise; Kung Fu Theater; and more. Mature Readers - some issues contain nudity.

This issue features an extensive piece written especially for ACC by British director Mark Duffield on the making of his Thai film, Ghost of Mae Nak. In his article, Mr. Duffield claims that he was the first Westerner to produce and shoot in Thailand (not Paul Spurrier, as generally reported last year). The great Thai ghost controversy continues. This issue also includes major interviews with Chen Kaige and Yuthlert Sippapak. Also: Takashi Miike's Imprint; the delightful Azumi vs. Kekko Mask; and more. Mature Readers.

This issue is dedicated to a fully illustrated guide to "Who's Who" in Korean Cinema! Features hundreds of pictures to help Asian movie fans recognize and remember their favorite actor, actress or filmmaker (from the well-known to the obscure). Also includes an extensive filmography for each entry. This special issue of Asian Cult Cinema is destined to become a collector's edition! Cover features Lost star Kim Yunjin. Mature Readers.