In British culture, there is no real equivalent to Miike Takashi. Filmmaker, actor and all round highly-controversial figure, his shadow looms large over pretty much all popular culture in Japan thanks to his razor-sharp wit and unique knack for storytelling. Most well known for his film Ichi the Killer – the full cut of which was refused certificate in Britain – he specialises in dark humour, with themes of family and the Yakuiza running through his work. Joshua Brooks choose this Sunday to celebrate him with their Cultivate Film Club, airing the – here is that word again – controversial Visitor Q (a film which opens with the question ‘Have you ever done it with your Dad?’)), and cult classic Gozu, a movie that echoes the odes of greek mythology, but deals with the mafia in present-day Japan. A true one-off, this should act as a perfect introduction to anyone unaware of the genius of Miike Takashi. There’s free popcorn and rum, too.
Sun 20 Jun, 106 Princess St, M1 6NG, 7pm, Free, https://www.facebook.com/
- Words:
- Matthew Britton
- Published on:
- Thu 20 Jun 2013
