I'm thrilled because one of my favorite films from the Toronto Film Festival is opening at the Cinema Village in New York on Friday.

The selection of films in Toronto's program Midnight Madness is a personal favorite. Not only is it an incredible selection, but unfortunately the majority of these spectacular works will not make it to the theaters in North America.

Gozu is a Japanese film from director Takashi Miike, who has made 60 independent movies for theater, television and video since 1991.

Miike is extremely talented and a legend, even comparable to Tarantino. If you know and like Miike's films Ichi the Killer and/or Audition, I recommend Gozu. Actually, I recommend Gozu even if you have never heard of Miike or his films.

His films do not exactly have a specific plot, but they are definitely memorable...similar to Tarantino's work. His films are like little twisted skits using deadpan humor, a tongue-in-cheek mindset and have excellent shockers. He utilizes film and visuals to the fullest extent. Basically if he can pull it off without being serious, he will.

Gozu appeals to an underground audience. It's all part of Miike.

Gozu is not a classic, it's a Miike film. Gozu is not bad, it's a Miike film. Simply, it's the latest from Miike and that's enough reason to see it.