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Anime All-Nighter at London Prince Charles Cinema

Anime All-Nighter at London Prince Charles Cinema

Saturday 27th May, The Prince Charles Cinema will be hosting The ANIME ALL NIGHTER. Starting from 11pm ending at roughly 08:45am.

The line up for this years AniMay (get it?) is a fantastic selection of cult classic anime manga films through the ages, starting off with Katsuhiro Otomo's explosive Akira and ending with dark and disturbing Paprika. 

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J-Horror: An Evolutionary Subgenre That Sparked a Cultural Phenomenon

J-Horror: An Evolutionary Subgenre That Sparked a Cultural Phenomenon
Are Japanese horror films becoming popular again? When and how did J-horror as a subgenre gain international recognition? Learn more about J-horror films here.

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5 of the Best 80’s Hong Kong Golden Age Films You Need to Own

5 of the Best 80’s Hong Kong Golden Age Films You Need to Own

People love action movies — it's just wired into our consciousness. But many people don't know that some of the best action movies out there weren't made in America.  One of the greatest cultural hubs of action cinema of all time is Hong Kong — particularly in the 70's and 80's.  Understanding the best Hong Kong action movies is key to understanding where action films are today. Many directors cite this period as being extremely influential to them.  Hong Kong cinema from this period is legendary. The indie, low-budget, any-means-necessary spirit, combined with the legendarily well-trained Hong Kong actors makes these classic wuxia movies extremely distinctive. ...

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Katsuhito Ishii is coming to UK! In-person Q&A and double-bill screening.

Katsuhito Ishii is coming to UK! In-person Q&A and double-bill screening.
Japanese director, Katsuhito Ishii, we be showcasing a double Bill of SHARK SKIN MAN & PEACH HIP GIRL + PARTY 7 with a live Q&A in-between features at London's Prince Charles Theatre, 5th June.

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Katsuhito Ishii: The Visionary Filmmaker You Should Know

Katsuhito Ishii: The Visionary Filmmaker You Should Know
Known for his eccentric Japanese comedy movies, Katsuhito Ishii films are an introduction to the mind of the acclaimed filmmaker. Read on to learn about his works.

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