This is one of those posters much like the one for his previous Young Thugs film where if you saw it at a glance you wouldn’t think it was for a Miike film. The poster itself brings to mind a whimsical feeling to it that feeds into themes of coming of age, melodrama and youthful nostalgia.

Japanese Cinema:
::: Jason Gray
::: Mark Schilling’s Tokyo Ramen
::: Midnight Eye
::: Nippon Cinema
::: Outcast Cinema
::: Ryuganji
::: Toronto J-Film Pow-Wow

Image Source:
Official poster artwork used in the original Japanese release for this film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Vintage Movie Wallpaper of the Day
Sunday, May 3, 2009

Brian Trenchard-Smith (official blog) is a favorite guest and filmmaker here in Austin, Texas, with many of his films from Man from Hong Kong to this one, BMX Bandits. Who would have thought in Nicole Kidman would have kick started her film career as a BMX bike wiz named Judy. Here in this Japanese poster you not only see her in the bottom right but also front in center as the main BMX-er. As for fun kid films and especially fun kids films that feature bicycles this ranks as one of the best! And even if you don’t like kid films or films featuring bicycling of any variety then you still might dig this film as it’s non-stop highly entertaining and charming. While seeing this film on VHS seems to be more common I definitely recommend seeing this one on the big screen someday to see it the way it’s meant to be experienced.

Related Coverage:
::: Japanese Poster Celebration Month – January 2009

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Official original Japanese poster artwork for this film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile

Vintage Movie Wallpaper of the Day
Monday, February 16, 2009

Ah… one of my all-time favorite kung fu films and kung fu comedies. To some degree I do think it plays better if you have seen any of the silent films it references. This rare Japanese poster marked its 10 year anniversary (the film now stands 26 years old).

Project A is one of those films were it seems impossible picking just one scene to call your favorite. Some really wild and inspired moments mark this great outing for Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao.

The special Hong Kong Legends home video release was one of my favorites.

Related Coverage:
::: Wheels on Meals – Japanese Poster (Cinema is Dope)
::: Japanese Poster Celebration Month – January 2009

Image Source:
Official artwork that was used in the original Japanese poster for the film.

Related Links:
::: IMDb Profile