James Iha

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James Iha

Born March 26, 1968 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 58)

James Yoshinobu Iha (伊葉吉伸, Iha Yoshinobu) is an American rock musician. He is best known as a guitarist and co-founder of the alternative rock band the Smashing Pumpkins. He was a member until the initial breakup in 2000. Among his musical projects of recent years, Iha has been a permanent fixture of A Perfect Circle. He rejoined the Smashing Pumpkins in 2018.

Known For

Linda Linda LindaLinda Linda Linda · 2005
Linda Linda Linda
7.62005
MovieComedyMusic
Only three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? · 2016
Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?
5.12016
MovieThrillerTV Movie
Theater major Leah brings her new love home to meet her mom, Julie, who is surprised when Pearl comes to the door. Julie tries to embrace the idea of Leah’s new love interest, but she can’t shake the feeling that something is very wrong. Julie’s suspicions lead to a startling discovery about Pearl that puts Leah in serious danger. Will Julie be able to save her daughter from an eternity of heartache before it’s too late?
SalarymanSalaryman · 2021
Salaryman
5.82021
MovieDocumentary
Tokyo work culture's most compelling and complex protagonist; the Salaryman. A nameless, voiceless, over-worked and under-valued cog in the labour pool, expected to compromise home and social lives. Late nights and intense drinking sessions leave many of them passed out in the city streets. This slick, incisive documentary raises questions around the ethics of our global working practices in a capitalist society.
Kakera: A Piece of Our LifeKakera: A Piece of Our Life · 2009
Kakera: A Piece of Our Life
5.52009
MovieDramaRomance
A college student's relationship is going nowhere until she meets a bisexual medical artist who makes prosthetic body parts.
The SoundThe Sound · 2025
The Sound
5.32025
MovieActionHorror
A group of climbers embarks on a dangerous climb that has been off-limits for years. What initially begins as an audacious expedition transforms into a battle for survival against a force that toys with them.
Lost HolidayLost Holiday · 2019
Lost Holiday
4.22019
MovieMysteryComedy
Margaret Rockland is as depressed as the ubiquitous Christmas carols are cheerful when she returns to the Washington DC suburb of her childhood for a reunion. The wild bunch she grew up with have settled into respectable family life. Adding insult to injury, her former boyfriend is engaged to the most bourgeois blonde on the East Coast. Margaret reacts by diving into a drinking and drugs marathon. With two remaining fellow souls, she roams the suburban no man’s land and ends up in an incomparable adventure with kidnapping, extortion, misunderstandings and clumsy violence as basic ingredients.
Smashing Pumpkins - Live At The Metro 1990Smashing Pumpkins - Live At The Metro 1990 · 2011
Smashing Pumpkins - Live At The Metro 1990
2011
MovieMusic
Previously unreleased performance from The Metro, Chicago, IL, August 25, 1990. Included with the 2011 deluxe edition Gish reissue. Tracklist: I Am One, Snail, Rhinoceros, Bury Me, Tristessa, Window Paine, Razor, Sookie Sookie, Godzilla, Crush - acoustic.
LuckLuck · 2004
Luck
5.92004
MovieComedy
Shane Bradley, who is fixated on ideas of luck and destiny, tries to win the girl of his dreams. After their relationship falters, Shane begins to think he might be unlucky and turns to gambling as an outlet for his obsession.

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The Smashing Pumpkins – Live at Pinkpop 1994The Smashing Pumpkins – Live at Pinkpop 1994 · 1994
The Smashing Pumpkins – Live at Pinkpop 1994
1994
MovieMusic
The Smashing Pumpkins' performance at Pinkpop on May 23, 1994, was a powerful showcase of the band at the height of their "Siamese Dream" era. The setlist was heavily focused on that album, featuring fan favorites like "Cherub Rock," "Rocket," "Today," and "Disarm." They also included the "Gish" track "I Am One" and the single "Drown." The show is well-regarded by fans as an excellent example of their live sound during that period, characterized by loud, dynamic guitars and a tight, aggressive performance. The band was part of a strong lineup that day, which also included acts like Rage Against the Machine, Björk, and The Breeders. Notably, the Smashing Pumpkins' set concluded with an epic and lengthy rendition of "Silverfuck." The performance is often cited by fans as one of the band's top-tier live shows, with strong vocal and musical performances from the band. The energy of the crowd and the band's stage presence contributed to a memorable and intense experience.

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