On a Friday evening in May 1992, acclaimed Japanese director Juzo Itami, known for comedies Tampopo and A Taxing Woman, returned to his home in Tokyo not too long after the release of his latest film ...

TOKYO — Top Japanese director Juzo Itami, helmer of films such as “Tampopo” and “Ososhiki” (The Funeral), has started filming his 10th movie, “Marutai no Onna,” which is scheduled for a Sept. 27 ...

Tonight, October 27th, at 6 p.m., the Royal/T starts the fall portion of its evening series, “Nighttime @Royal/T” with a screening of the eighties-era foodie mainstay, “Tampopo.” Directed by the late ...

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Yes, ramen continues to be the biggest thing to hit the New York City food scene, spawning the Ramen Burger and other spinoffs. That is why the new, 4K restoration of the hilarious and mouthwatering ...

As a rule, it is wise to be suspicious of sequels. But Juzo Itami`s ”A Taxing Woman`s Return” does more than just follow its predecessor, the satirical ”A Taxing Woman.” It enriches it, deepening the ...

Despite Japan`s increasing two-way traffic with the West, director Juzo Itami insists there still is a vast gap between the two cultures. He also insists that there is quite a gap between old and new ...

The Oscar winner and series creators Byron Wu and Brad Falchuk preview Netflix’s "The Brothers Sun." “It was funny how these gangsters were so insecure about their jobs that they felt the need to ...