Episode 086: Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts (1997)
Description
In this episode, we dive back into some cult Japanese cinema. Jason had been holding this one in his back pocket for a while now and couldn't resist springing on Dustin a cult classic that he was unaware of. Tune in to see how our feelings shake out on this one and join us for Kazuyoshi Kumakiri's Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts from 1997. Jason celebrates the film's mastery of utilizing its low budget well while Dustin chases down the inpsiring history behind the film. But before all that, we've been watching more documentaries. And so much more!
Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)
What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: Shogun (2024) & RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop (2023)
-Dustin: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV - Episode 05 (2024) & Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
Show Notes:
-Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts Trailer
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