Essential Paul Schrader Movies Every Cinephile Should See
The director, Paul Schrader, one of the most singular and obsessive auteurs America has ever produced, did not grow up loving ...
10 Underrated Anime that Deserve Bigger Audiences
Anime is becoming increasingly mainstream, but with the many recent hits it has churned out, one may overlook its best underrated gems.
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Flashback: 2 decades since deadly yakuza shooting at Asakusa View Hotel
At the Asakusa View Hotel on October 24, 2004, a gang member shot four yakuza from a rival syndicate — two fatally — after a discussion intensified. At the time of the incident, about members of the ...
8 Huge Games Releasing in February (And When You Can Play Them)
Need something to look forward to in February? This list of huge games arriving this month has something for everyone.
Japanese mark the end of winter with bean-throwing ritual to ward off evil spirits
Hundreds of people gathered Sunday at a Buddhist temple in downtown Tokyo, eagerly stretching their hands to catch the dried ...
The PC game releases we're most excited about in February
The Six Invitational Rainbow Six Siege tournament runs February 3-16. D.I.C.E. Summit , an industry event in Las Vegas, is happening February 11-13—we'll be on location for coverage. PGL Cluj Napoca ...
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Sumitomo completes office tower on troubled Roppongi property
The property was once the home of the infamous Celebrity Choice Club. It was essentially the Roppongi Hills of its day. It boasted night clubs, a beauty salon, a spa, a rooftop garden and a tennis ...