S2E4 - Hana-bi (1997)

In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason discuss Takeshi Kitano's (Beat Takeshi) 1997 Golden Lion winner, Hana-bi (aka Fireworks). They talk about the film's uniquely minimalist aesthetic, beautiful soundtrack, and potential message of hope and/or nihilism, depending on the viewer's mood. We hope you enjoy! Timestamps: 1:58 Media Consumed 6:58 News 12:47 Film Discussion Website link: https://heroic-purgatory.blogspot.com/2021/05/s2e3-hana-bi-1997.html Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeroicPurgatory Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/filmnohito Follow John: https://twitter.com/mildly_scifie