TOMIKAWA Akihiro – Heroic Cinema

Lone Wolf and Cub Vol 6: White Heaven in Hell (1974)

Alison — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 03:04:02 +0000

This film is billed as “the biggest snow massacre ever filmed!” So for those of you looking for a big snow massacre, look no further. For those of you who aren’t looking for a big snow massacre, there’s still plenty to look at.

When I reviewed the fifth film in the Lone Wolf And Cub series, I said that it was my favourite so far. Now I think I’ll have to override that, because this one’s even better. It’s a … (read more)

Lone Wolf And Cub Vol 5: Baby Cart In The Land Of Demons (1973)

Alison — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 01:50:53 +0000

For my money, this is the best of the Lone Wolf and Cub series. Or maybe it’s just that I get more enthusiastic with each new film I see. Whatever the case, I’m very enthusiastic about this one.

It’s impossible to talk about the Lone Wolf and Cub series without talking lot about swordplay. After all, that’s what the series is all about: indeed, it’s reputed to be the best swordplay series ever made. Having not seen the entire … (read more)