Episode 069: Flower and Snake (1974)

In this episode, we continue our exploration of Nikkatsu's legendary Roman Porno series. For our next pick, we checked out one of the most well-known and iconic films from the entire run. It helped spawn their own S&M focused sub-series, numerous sequels, arguably kept the company running financially, and skyrocketed Naomi Tani to eternal stardom among fans of the genre. So join us as we check out Masaru Konuma's Flower and Snake from 1974. Dustin lays down the history of this monumental film and breaks down just what kinbaku and shibari mean. Jason weighs in on the tone of the film, questioning how much of the comedy was intentional and contrasting that against our expectations going in. But before all that, sound all the alarms because the Muckverse has a new entry on the way. And so much more!

Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com)

What We've Been Watching:
-Jason: The History of Metal and Horror (2021) & Ahsoka (2023)
-Dustin: Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms (2021) & Talk to Me (2022)

Show Notes:
-Flower and Snake Trailer
-Pickup your own copy of Flower and Snake from Impulse Pictures
-Go check out JFF+ Independent Cinema Film Festival
-Go check out the Kickstarter for the latest entry into the Muckverse: Fog City
-Related Topic: Japanese Bondage
-Related Artist: Seiu Ito
-Related Topic: Hojojutsu
-Related Art: Ukiyo-e
-Related Author: Oniroku Dan
-Related Actress: Naomi Tani
-Related Film: Wife to be Sacrificed
-Related Film: Flower & Snake: Rearing the Flesh
-Related Topic: Helicopter Parent
-Related Book: Behind the Pink Curtain: The Complete History of Japanese Sex Cinema
-Related Film: Flower and Snake: Sketch of Hell
-Related Film: Flower and Snake 3: Punishment
-Related Film: Flower and Snake: White Uniform Rope Slave
-Related Film: Flower and Snake: Ultimate Rope Discipline
-Related Film: Flower and Snake (2004)
-Related Film: Flower and Snake Part 2
-Related Film: Flower and Snake Part 3
-Related Film: Flower and Snake Zero
-Related Director: Teruo Ishii
-Related Film: Inferno of Torture
-Related Film: Shogun's Torture of Joy
-Related Film: A Serbian Film

Next Time:
Star of David: Beautiful Girl Hunter (1979)