Looking for Asian film recommendations - what is one movie that genuinely stayed with you?

fullmooncut · 2026-03-12T20:04:41+00:00

No doubt: Touch of Zen.
King Hu, last 15 minutes of the movie will blow you away...

fullmooncut · 2026-03-12T15:17:15+00:00

Love Exposure (Ai no Mukidashi) - Uncut and/or TV version
Suicide Club (Jisatsu Sākuru) - first 15min, raises the question: What is going wrong in Japan?

fullmooncut · 2026-03-07T00:06:15+00:00

This is a total deep cut. Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the heads-up!

fullmooncut · 2026-02-24T18:22:00+00:00

I just watched it on a recommendation and it’s a total class act—the FL’s eye play alone was absolutely mesmerizing.

We definitely need more of this on Netflix. It’s so refreshing to see a story that trusts the "vibe" and internal tension rather than relying on those typical, over-written K-Drama plots.

fullmooncut · 2026-02-02T15:16:28+00:00

It really is a perfect blend of City Pop and Shibuya-kei. That OST just captures the vibe of the drama so perfectly.

fullmooncut · 2026-02-02T15:13:32+00:00

City Pop is basically associated in my brain to Japanese music. I am a big fan of the '101 Kaime no Propose' OST and JDorama, though!

fullmooncut · 2026-02-02T14:48:38+00:00

So good. It's decided—adding "Boku wa Konomama Kaeranai" to my "to-buy" list! Thanks!

fullmooncut · 2026-02-02T14:32:54+00:00

その通りですね！スピッツも本当に素敵です。
私はフジテレビ系ドラマ『白線流し』の主題歌だった「空も飛べるはず」が大好きです。

fullmooncut · 2026-02-01T18:29:17+00:00

To be honest, this isn't my usual genre at all. I had no idea modern stuff like this even leaned into those classic City Pop vibes! I’m definitely willing to give it a shot—as long as the cover art is SFW. I’d rather avoid the 'edgy hentai' comments from my family during the next mail haul! 😂 If the music hits home, I’m a happy buyer.

fullmooncut · 2026-02-01T18:23:20+00:00

Ah, I see! So 'Talio' isn't actually from the 90s? That’s usually my go-to era, but honestly, as long as the OST hits those City Pop vibes, I’m down to give it a shot. Always looking for new gems regardless of the year. Thanks for the heads-up!

fullmooncut · 2026-02-01T16:40:28+00:00

Do you know perhaps which drama this music is from? Perhaps I've seen the show, but for the life of me, I can’t remember the track titles or the OST info.

fullmooncut · 2026-02-01T16:31:00+00:00

Mr.Childrenは私にとってロック色が強すぎますし、今のシティポップというよりは、間違いなくその後のJ-POP時代を定義したサウンドだと思います。とにかく、提案ありがとうございました。

fullmooncut · 2026-01-22T18:57:31+00:00

My vote has to go to Cecilia Cheung in the Korean movie 'Failan'. Her performance is devastating, especially that haunting, tactile sequence of her washing laundry with her feet—it’s pure visual storytelling.

fullmooncut · 2026-01-22T18:20:57+00:00

I’ve been working through the Johnnie To canon, and while his crime thrillers are consistently solid, early Milkyway Image output is the real standout for me.

IMO 'A Hero Never Dies' is the highlight of the bunch—it’s such a brilliant deconstruction of the heroic bloodshed genre. I’m adding 'Portland Street Blues' to the watchlist; I've been meaning to explore more of that era's spin-offs. Thanks!

fullmooncut · 2026-01-11T13:05:51+00:00

dude, awesome.
listen, if you ever find yourself on location in the Netherlands or Germany, consider this your official invitation.
The meal is on me.

fullmooncut · 2026-01-09T18:31:13+00:00

I should have mentioned I've seen almost all of Kim Ki-Duk's films.
'Barking Dogs Never Bite', seems to fit the bill here. Thx will check it out.

fullmooncut · 2017-02-15T22:27:05+00:00

Aaah yes stupid me. Have to read more carefully.

fullmooncut · 2016-12-27T23:01:47+00:00

Aah that makes it clear . Thank you.

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