Episode guest:
Jonathan Wroot
The Paths of Zatoichi: The Global Influence of the Blind Swordsman
Dr Jonathan Wroot is a Senior Lecturer in Film Studies at University of Greenwich and his research looks into Japanese cinema; transnational cinema. Jonathan's research has encompassed DVD special features; Japanese anime and processes of subtitling and dubbing; feature film adaptations of anime.

We talked about a heart warming research project where Jon is working to preserve UK based Neo magazine that covers east asian popular culture which has recently stopped publishing. How through creating partnerships, exhibitions and events this precious cultural resources can be kept alive and a source of knowledge for many, particularly our younger generation.
There are some enticing film recommendations if you are interested in Japanese films or anime.
Previous two episodes:
Jonathan_Wroot - Cinema and the Tale of Storytellers - Asia and Japan
https://scholars-in-spotlight.transistor.fm/s1/5
Architecture, Anime & The Depth of Cyberspace
https://scholars-in-spotlight.transistor.fm/s1/26

Links:

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363226/
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0130377/
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059942/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1
UK distributor for Japanese independent films
https://thirdwindowfilms.com/distributed-films/
IMG credit: Neo Magazine - https://www.instagram.com/neo_maguk/p/C9upvCPNag1/?hl=en-gb

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