Recent news on Oshima?

[Mark Schilling]

Joseph Schaub wrote:
 
Has Oshima done any films since MAX MON AMOUR, '86?  Any recent info on
> Oshima would be greatly appreciated. 

As many list members no doubt know, Oshima had a stroke in February 1996,
shortly after Shochiku announced the production of his latest feature, the
period drama Gohatto, for its 1996 lineup. Early in January Oshima told
Shochiku VP Okuyama Kazuyoshi that he was well enough to make the film and,
on January 15, Shochiku said that Gohatto was back in its lineup for 1998.
Following the Shochiku coup, however,  the company has been reevaluating
its lineup, though I would hope that, after all this tsuris, production on
Gohatto will go ahead as scheduled. If I hear anything, I'll let you know.

Another bit of news that might be of interest to list members: Shochiku has
commissioned Wayne Wang to direct the remake of Shiawase no Kiroi Hankachi,
the 1977 Yamada Yoji hit. Orginally, Okuyama Jr. wanted Kevin Costner to
star, but dropped the idea when he found out that Costner's salary would be
more than the film's entire budget.  

Mark Schilling (schill at gol.com)

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> From: js326 <Joseph_C_SCHAUB at umail.umd.edu>
> To: KineJapan at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: Recent news on Oshima?
> Date: Thursday, January 29, 1998 1:00 AM
> 
> I recently tried to get a hold of Maureen Turim's new book on Nagisa
Oshima,
> but was told by UC Press that it's not ready yet.  Does anyone have any
> up-to-date info on AI NO CORRIDA's present standing w/ regard to Japan's
> censorship laws?
> 
> Also, has Oshima done any films since MAX MON AMOUR, '86?  Any recent
info on
> Oshima would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks,
> 
> Joe