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Shinichiro Watanabe

November 2025

The director ofCowboy Bebopshares his love forThe Killing of a Chinese Bookieand how John Cassavetes blurred the line between fictional drama and realism, talks about what makesBranded to Killa mesmerizing masterpiece, and finds inspiration in Jacques Tati and Bruce Lee.

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The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

The Killing of a Chinese Bookie

John Cassavetes

1976 • United States • 2h 15m

Branded to Kill

Branded to Kill

Seijun Suzuki

1967 • Japan • 1h 31m

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Fritz Lang

1931 • Germany

The Complete Jacques Tati

The Complete Jacques Tati

Box Set

Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits

Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits

Box Set

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