Episodes

  • S14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]

    S14E10 – Tomie (1998) [富江]
    Jun 11 2026
    We close out the season with first-time guest and film director Adrian Abbott to discuss the adaptation of Junji Ito's popular horror manga, Tomie! Thanks so much for listening to this season of Japan On Film! We'll be going on a hiatus now, but will return soon with another season and more Japanese movies to discuss. Until then, feel free to connect with us at the links below. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Adrian Abbott Visit Another Motion Picture Company to find out about Adrian's films and follow him on Instagram. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]

    S14E09 – The Emperor in August (2015) [日本のいちばん長い日]
    Jun 4 2026
    Japanese film scholar Dr. Patrick Terry returns to the show to discuss The Emperor in August and the historical context around Japan's surrender at the end of WW2 and what the film spotlights and leaves out. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Dr. Patrick Terry You can connect with Patrick by email and check out his faculty profile. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]

    S14E08 – Memories of Matsuko (2006) [嫌われ松子の一生]
    May 28 2026
    This episode, Perry is joined by podcaster, game designer, and returning guest KJ Brown to discuss the vibrantly depressing Memories of Matsuko. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring KJ Brown Check out KJ's game Blossom Breeze and check out him on these other podcasts: Talking Studios Talking Studios Japanese Films Episodes Playlist Talking Pictures Trivia Keep Making Movies Adapt It Limited Lexicon Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]

    S14E07 – The Hidden Fortress (1958) [隠し砦の三悪人]
    May 21 2026
    In this episode, Perry is joined by fellow podcaster Jim Cannon to discuss Akira Kurosawa's 1958 film, The Hidden Fortress and its influence on George Lucas and Star Wars. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jim Cannon Listen to Jim on The Iron Age of Comics Podcast. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]

    S14E06 – Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) [極道大戦争]
    May 14 2026
    This season, we're covering two of Takashi Miike's films. And in this episode, Japanese film expert and returning guest Jennifer Upton is here to discuss the very bizarre Yakuza Apocalypse. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Jennifer Upton Visit Jennifer's website, pick up her book Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays and Reviews, or listen to her podcast, The Cinema Junction. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]

    S14E05 – Porco Rosso (1992) [紅の豚]
    May 7 2026
    "Better a pig than a fascist" is the famous line from Studio Ghibli's Porco Rosso. Film critic Alexander Scott joins the show to dive into this pulpy adventure. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Alexander Scott Visit Your Town is Next on Substack for more of Alexander's work and watch them on YouTube. Also check out these socials: https://bsky.app/profile/wittiestmanalive.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/yourtownisnext.com https://x.com/WittiestManEver https://x.com/yourtownisnext https://instagram.com/yourtownisnext Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]

    S14E04 – Ichi the Killer (2001) [殺し屋1]
    Apr 30 2026
    Returning guest and fellow podcaster Derick McDuff returns to discuss one of the most infamous Japanese films ever made. We're finally discussing Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer. Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Derick McDuff Visit Derick's Linktree and read his articles on WatchMojo. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]

    S14E03 – Baby Assassins (2021) [ベイビーわるきゅーれ]
    Apr 23 2026
    Musician Peter Divito makes his debut on the show for a fun discussion of the indie crime/comedy sensation, Baby Assassins! Hosted by Perry Constantine Guest-Starring Peter Divito Listen to Peter Divito's music inspired by Baby Assassins on the No Kids Got Cats' Bandcamp page. Get NordVPN 2Y plan + 4 months extra here ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/fspn⁠. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ⁠JapanOnFilm.com⁠ ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Discord⁠ ⁠Film Stories Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins