[Review and Recap]Ramen Shop (2018)

Originally named Ramen Teh, Ramen Shop is about a young man named Masato going on a journey to Singapore to learn more about his deceased parents. When he arrives at the food metropolis, he learns that he is uncovering a very painful past surrounding his family that he was never aware of. I saw very little information about the film and very few people even reviewed it. With a bare minimum synopsis and my small admiration for Saitoh Takumi who plays Masato, I decided to give this movie a try about 2 years ago and didn't review it until now. Full spoilers ahead, you have been warned.

Movie Review: 13 Assassins (Jûsan-nin no Shikaku)

2010.  Rated R. 2 hrs 21 min. Directed by Takashi Miike

 If wasn't for Hulu's announcement for a free movie, I probably would have glossed over this title. "13 Assassins" as it is known to the international viewers is a remake of a 1963 black and white film. I usually hold bias towards Japanese film because I feel that contemporary Japanese films don't hold up to the greatness of Akira Kurosawa-level. "13 Assassins" is a samurai hack and slash film that martial arts lovers should give a try.