A controversial film about a controversial public figure. In 1970, Yukio Mishima and members of his private army took a Japanese General hostage and attempted to inspire a coup against the government. Failing, Mishima then committed ritual suicide. How does a team of American filmmakers led by Paul Shrader tackle a story like this? We discuss music, art direction, and repressed homosexuality in Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters.In our Patreon episode, we rave about TAMPOPO (1985)Where to watch Mishima: A Life in Four ChaptersNYT Vincent Canby review of MishimaWhere to watch Blue Velvet (1986)