Created on June 18th, 2008 by KamuiX
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I’m going to kick off this review with a little story I’m sure two of you may give a crap about. About eight or so years ago, I was insanely excited to see a film called Kichiku: Banquet of the Beasts. Multiple reviews stated it was nasty, depraved and disturbing. In other words, something I’d probably like. I finally saw the film a couple years later by importing a disc that cost me upwards of $50. I hated the film. These same reviews cited the films of Koji Wakamatsu as a clear influence on the film. Now I never listen to anyone else’s opinions on film, but I honestly was so annoyed with Kichiku (partly due to the $50 I wasted, I’m sure) that I steered clear of any Koji Wakamatsu films I had the opportunity to see. That was until yesterday, when I watched Go, Go Second Time Virgin. I now realize I should have been my usual self and not been influenced by others, as what I saw was something unique and compelling, from a visionary director that I now find the need to get much more familiar with.
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