Girls...DeRedux Version

[Cousin Strawberry]

That one's very, very nice. Even with almost no rack

Weird

[5thhorseman]

... James Clavells Shogun (great read by the way for those interested - as are many Clavell novels, King Rat for instance)...

One of my favorite authors as well. I think I've read most, if not all, of his Far East epics. Enjoyed every one.

[donlever]

Agree, read them all as well.

All great books with some elevated well beyond that.

Have never been able to decide whether his "goat" was Shogun, Tai Pan or Noble House for me.

Regardless all as good as it gets for in depth, historical, entertainment style reading.

[Meds]

The mini series was actually outstanding (if you am an handle subtitles).

[5thhorseman]

My first exposure to Clavell was as a kid watching the Shogun miniseries with Richard Chamberlain. Haven't watched the remake.

Racks are overrated Cuz.

[Cousin Strawberry]

They're not called funbags because they aren't fun

Just sayin

[2Fingers]

Now thats a woman.

Read all his books, that is how I became so interested in Japan.

[donlever]

The mini series with Anna Sawai & famed Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) was quite good I agree Mëds.

You get used to the subtitles.

It's a more "real" feel the way they did it this time.

Superior to the Chamberlain series (which I also enjoyed at the time however)....

Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).

[Meds]

Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).

Surprising. I had read that there was never a plan for a second season because season 1 was the entire book.

The lack of Ms Sawai is going to be hard to make up for.

[donlever]

Yes, agree lol, no Anna is a negative.

I am looking forward to seeing her portrayal of Yoko Ono however, as she was very good as Mariko.

As far as Shogun 2 goes it is a confirmed go and already cast.

Although I suppose the current US Administration's views vis a vis the entertainment industry could impact things.

[Meds]

Anna Sawai also plays a role in the Apple TV series, Monarch.

[BoS]

The mini series with Anna Sawai & famed Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) was quite good I agree Mëds.

You get used to the subtitles.

It's a more "real" feel the way they did it this time.

Superior to the Chamberlain series (which I also enjoyed at the time however)....

Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).

Shogun series two starts filming in the LML in the new year. It’s going to be a massive production, I am told.

One of the better series to come out in recent memory.

[donlever]

Yeah, agreed BoS, really enjoyed it.

I quite like Hiroyuki Sanada in the various roles I have seen him in over the years.

Many films but also TV productions like:

Shogun
Westworld
Helix

...to name a few.

[donlever]

...back to the girls girls girls (thanks Tommy and Vince, Nikki and Mick)...

And their kids were hippie chicks, all hypocrites
Because fashion is smashing the true meaning of it

[2Fingers]

Yes let’s get back to what this thread is all about.