{"product_id":"yokohama-bj-blues-blu-ray","title":"Yokohama BJ Blues | Blu-ray","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery country should have their own sub-genre of shabby detective fiction. Detectives are, by their nature, already a rundown, hangdog group of people. It only makes sense to craft stories that emphasize that fact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulling liberally from Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (and especially Elliott Gould's performance as Philip Marlowe), Eiichi Kudo directs a tale of murder and intrigue centered around blues singer\/private eye BJ and the murder of his former partner and close friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the traditional neo-noir elements, the film also explores Japanese LGBTQ culture in the late 70s \u0026amp; early 80s. A seedy exploration of counter culture, crime, and some quality music along the way. An essential piece of Japanese mystery fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Features (via radiance.co.uk)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Definition digital transfer, world premiere on Blu-ray \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUncompressed mono PCM audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with star Mari Hemmi (2024, 14 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with screenwriter Shoichi Maruyama (2024, 22 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with writer and Yokohama expert Toru Sano on the film and a look at the locations (2024, 18 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly translated English subtitles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve featuring design based on original posters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zane's Video","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192369852606,"sku":"760137199724","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/1436\/2558\/files\/YokohamaBJBlues_01_Front_51484a6d-537c-4fa4-9acc-1f7aef914d58.png?v=1786918212","url":"https:\/\/zanesvideostore.com\/products\/yokohama-bj-blues-blu-ray","provider":"Zane's Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}