"There is so much writing in English on Japanese cinema that can't be accepted at face value — not because the writers are careless, but because the differences in culture and language are just too intricate. When I see August Ragone's name on a piece of writing, it gives me permission to place my faith in it completely. Among Japanese fantasy film historians, he's the best working in English." —Tim Lucas, Video Watchdog

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIRECTOR ISHIRO HONDA!
May 7, 1911 - February 28, 1993

誕生日おめでとう、本多猪四郎監督!


Honda (left) with Tsuburaya on the set of GODZILLA in 1954.

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