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Takashi Miike’s notorious 2001 film was banned in several countries for its graphic, ultra-violent scenes, while some consider it a cult classic, writes James Balmont.

Takashi Miike’s notorious 2001 film was banned in several countries for its graphic, ultra-violent scenes, while some consider it a cult classic, writes James Balmont.
27th October 2021 BBC- In November 2001, one of the most violent and notorious films to emerge from Japan premiered in the UK, at the London Film Festival. Later described by Empire magazine as “a masterpiece of extreme cinema, crammed full of images that push back the boundaries of what’s possible – and allowable – on screen”, it would be... Read More

Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up

Squid Game helps Netflix subscriptions pick up
BBC News, New York (20 OCT)-Netflix subscriptions picked up in the third quarter of 2021 as non-English language shows continued to be the streaming platform’s best performers. The US firm added 4.4 million users in the three months to 30 September, more than double the previous quarter. Korean TV series Squid Game was its biggest hit, watched by 142 million... Read More