The Ōkī Okie Show

By Brandon and Donna

Japanese films from an Oklahoma perspective. Monthly on the 15th.... more

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June 15, 2021 11: In This Corner of the World (2016) - この世界の片隅に
こんにちは! We're back with another animated film, filled with art appreciation, resilience, and love. Join us for our discussion on "In This Corner of the World," directed by Sunao Katabuchi!
Click here for In This Corner's IMDb page!
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1h 4min
May 15, 2021 10: Tampopo (1985) - タンポポ
こんにちは! Thanks for joining us to talk about the comedy ramen western "Tampopo" directed by Jūzō Itami! Get ready for food, cinema, and... more food. Lots and lots of food.
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53min
April 15, 2021 9: Departures (2008) - おくりびと
***warning: this episode contains discussions of death***
こんにちは! Just in time for the Academy Awards, we're discussing the only Japanese movie to win the Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film award to date! Watch Yōjirō Takita's 2008 film "Departures" and join us in a discussion on death and beauty in cinema.
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51min
March 15, 2021 8: Dragnet Girl (1933) - 非常線の女
こんにちは! Join us in a discussion of one of the most famous Japanese directors, Yasujirō Ozu. Though we reference it a lot, this month is not about "Tokyo Story"; we're going back to the days of silent films with "Dragnet Girl" (1933). This movie packs a punch!
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50min
February 15, 2021 7: Your Name. (2016) - 君の名は。
こんにちは！　February's movie is an endearing tale of fate and love told through the highest-grossing Japanese anime to date. Join us in our discussion of Makoto Shinkai's 2016 movie "Your Name."
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5311514/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3
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50min
January 15, 2021 6: The Forest of Love (2019) - 愛なき森で叫べ
Konnichiwa! Let's dive into Sion Sono's "The Forest of Love" and a more taboo side of Japanese cinema and history.
*warning: this episode contains mentions of sex, suicide, and abuse*
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10589914/
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1h
December 15, 2020 5: Akira (1988) - アキラ
Konnichiwa! This episode is about Katsuhiro Ōtomo's anime "Akira," and how light can bring new birth.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094625/
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43min
November 15, 2020 4: Grave of the Fireflies (1988) - 火垂るの墓
Konnichiwa! This episode is about one of Studio Ghibli's earliest films and a lasting reminder of the realities of war.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095327/
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39min
October 16, 2020 3: As the Gods Will (2014) - 神さまの言うとおり
Konnichiwa! Our October pick is the bizarre horror film "As the Gods Will" (2014) directed by Takashi Miike and based off the manga by the same name — 神さまの言うとおり .
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3354222/
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59min
September 15, 2020 2: Jellyfish Eyes (2013) - めめめのくらげ
Konnichiwa! We're back with contemporary artist Takashi Murakami's film, "Jellyfish Eyes" (2013)!

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2006181/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt
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57min

FAQs about The Ōkī Okie Show:

How many episodes does The Ōkī Okie Show have?

The podcast currently has 32 episodes available.